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Officers charged over controversial arrest back at work

Officers charged over controversial arrest back at work

Police officers involved in the controversial arrest of a shoplifter have returned to work and will face no further action.

Giant windfarm plans shelved

Giant windfarm plans shelved

A power company has suspended proposals for onshore turbines three times the height of Nelson's Column.

Anonymous call sparks uni bomb scare

Anonymous call sparks uni bomb scare

Police were forced to evacuate a university campus following a security alert.

Coles wins top Kent award

Coles wins top Kent award

Bowler Matt Coles ended his season in style after being named the Kent Cricket Player-of-the-Year.

Schoolgirl killed on tracks didn't hear train coming

Schoolgirl killed on tracks didn't hear train coming

A coroner has criticised Network Rail after a 14-year-old wearing earphones was hit by a train at a 'high risk' pedestrian crossing.

Club's 6am licence bid thrown out

Club's 6am licence bid thrown out

The owner of a popular club has failed in an attempt to extend opening times to 6am on weekends.

Squeeze set to play sell-out gig in Kent

Squeeze set to play sell-out gig in Kent

Television and radio presenter Danny Baker could MC Squeeze's warm-up gig for their Cradle To The Grave tour tonight.

Teenager arrested after girlfriend's crash death

Teenager arrested after girlfriend's crash death

An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing the death of his 18-year-old girlfriend in a car crash.

Archbishop to house Syrian refugees

Archbishop to house Syrian refugees

The Archbishop of Canterbury has revealed he is to take refugees fleeing the war in Syria into his London home.

Experts won’t track me down, vows GP on TV show

Experts won’t track me down, vows GP on TV show

A Kent doctor ditched his credit card and mobile phone to pose as a fugitive being tracked down by expert hunters.

Boss in court over exploding tyre death

Boss in court over exploding tyre death

A man has appeared in court accused of health and safety failures relating to the death of a 21-year-old fitter.

Patrols stepped up to curb drunken antics

Patrols stepped up to curb drunken antics

Street marshals will be on hand to prevent noise and anti social behaviour in a city which is home more than 30,000 students.

Adams: Coles can get even better

Adams: Coles can get even better

Kent coach Jimmy Adams says the best is yet to come from Matt Coles and claims he can use Darren Stevens as an example of how to evolve as a player.

Bell-Drummond keen to show what he can do

Bell-Drummond keen to show what he can do

Kent batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond was honoured to have been called up to represent England Lions and vowed to show selectors just what he can do.

Stevens: I'd swap wickets for a century

Stevens: I'd swap wickets for a century

All-rounder Darren Stevens has admitted to disappointment after finishing a championship season centuryless for the first time in 14 years.

Tremors felt in Kent

Tremors felt in Kent

Reported rumblings felt in the county today left pictures shaking on walls.

Billings ready to grab his next chance

Billings ready to grab his next chance

Sam Billings has backed himself to rise to the challenges ahead as he bids to secure his place in England’s limited overs side.

Clay proves class in top field

Clay proves class in top field

Bobby Clay claims she did not feel out of her depth after producing a stunning run against some of the world’s leading distance runners.

Mum's plea to find 'superstars' who saved son from bullies

Mum's plea to find 'superstars' who saved son from bullies

The mum of a boy who was grabbed by six teenagers and told to beg to be let go has taken to Facebook to track down those who came to his aid.

Council not obliged to take in refugees

Council not obliged to take in refugees

Canterbury City Council says it is under no obligation to house refugees as it faces a "crippling" need for homes from more than 2,000 local people.

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