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'Greedy' benefits manager stole £30k of taxpayers' money while working from home

'Greedy' benefits manager stole £30k of taxpayers' money while working from home

A “selfish” universal credit case manager faked payment requests in the names of vulnerable claimants and then diverted the money to herself.

‘Disgusting litter is plaguing our streets – frankly, it’s embarrassing’

‘Disgusting litter is plaguing our streets – frankly, it’s embarrassing’

Piles of fast food litter blighting one of the county’s busiest tourist hotspots is creating a bad impression for visitors, a shop manager fears.

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Drunk woman bit PC's finger so hard ‘he had to smack her on back of head’

Drunk woman bit PC's finger so hard ‘he had to smack her on back of head’

A drunk woman bit a police officer’s finger so hard that he had to “smack” her on the back of the head to make her let go.

School governor resigns amid claims she lied about Cambridge PhD

School governor resigns amid claims she lied about Cambridge PhD

Exclusive: A self-styled education guru has quit as chair of governors at a Kent grammar amid claims she lied about having a PhD from Cambridge.

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The historic Kent landmark branded ‘at risk’ – as two others are saved

The historic Kent landmark branded ‘at risk’ – as two others are saved

A historic monument damaged by erosion has been added to a list of at-risk heritage landmarks.

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Man charged with stealing £14k worth of jewellery

Man charged with stealing £14k worth of jewellery

A 20-year-old man suspected of stealing jewellery worth over £14,000 has also been accused of burglary and nabbing aftershave and chocolates.

Major route finally reopens after two weeks of gridlock hell

Major route finally reopens after two weeks of gridlock hell

A major route has reopened after almost two weeks of traffic chaos.

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Kent's largest outdoor adventure store reopens after overhaul

Kent's largest outdoor adventure store reopens after overhaul

Kent’s biggest outdoor activities superstore is set to re-launch following a major re-fit to display its 250 clothing and equipment brands.

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Major route shut after crash

Major route shut after crash

A road was blocked in both directions after a collision.

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'Waterfalls were coming into our garden - we had to dig trenches'

'Waterfalls were coming into our garden - we had to dig trenches'

“Gushing waterfalls” from a drainage issue has sparked concerns among residents whose gardens are flooded as a result.

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‘We have no choice but to hike parking charges’

‘We have no choice but to hike parking charges’

A council is seeking the public’s views on proposals for “radical” parking fee hikes amid mounting financial woes.

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Fast bowler links up with Kent

Fast bowler links up with Kent

A left-arm quick bowler who played for South Africa at youth level has penned a two-year contract with Kent.

Tour will be trip of a lifetime

Tour will be trip of a lifetime

Young cricketers from The Canterbury Academy Trust are set to head on tour - but will need to help fundraise beforehand.

‘What happened to Monday?’

‘What happened to Monday?’

A gas company has responded to questions over whether employees are working the extended hours promised, in order for a major city route to reopen

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Major route closed amid complaints of gridlock hell

Major route closed amid complaints of gridlock hell

Motorists have been dealt a further blow after a city’s main route has closed for emergency works amid complaints of gridlock hell.

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Canterbury’s derby delight

Canterbury’s derby delight

A late try by Cameron Macmillan made sure of the bragging rights against rivals Westcombe Park in National League 2 East.

Car smashes into metal barrier at busy roundabout

Car smashes into metal barrier at busy roundabout

The emergency services were called to a busy roundabout after a car crashed into a metal barrier separating a dual carriageway.

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Prolific criminal found with ‘toolkit’ for theft sent back to prison

Prolific criminal found with ‘toolkit’ for theft sent back to prison

A prolific thief with an “utterly dreadful” criminal record has been locked up after being found with a “toolkit” of instruments to break into cars.

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Kent's 'most beautiful map' going on sale for £2,500

Kent's 'most beautiful map' going on sale for £2,500

A map of Kent in 1769, claimed to be the most beautiful ever produced, is going on sale in highly limited numbers.

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‘I thought road rage attack would never end’

‘I thought road rage attack would never end’

A terrified dad says he was grabbed by the hair and punched in the face by a stranger during a road rage attack on his daily commute.

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