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Four arrested following 'stabbing' in city centre

Four arrested following 'stabbing' in city centre

Police were today quizzing four suspects after a 'stabbing' in a busy shopping street.

Coles' heroics not enough

Coles' heroics not enough

Matt Coles starred with bat and ball but it wasn't enough to prevent Kent from losing the Royal London One-Day Cup quarter-final against Surrey.

Walker: It's now or never

Walker: It's now or never

Assistant coach Matt Walker says creating pressure holds the key to Kent beating Surrey in the Royal London One-Day Cup quarter final

Button hails "mega" rallycross experience in Kent

Button hails "mega" rallycross experience in Kent

Former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button has hailed his first-ever drive in a rallycross car a “mega experience” after flying into Kent.

Freak double moon phenomenon 'a hoax'

Freak double moon phenomenon 'a hoax'

Kent astronomers have dismissed as ludicrous rumours of a rare Mars sighting tomorrow.

Rain stumps Kent

Rain stumps Kent

Kent's hopes of winning the LV=County Championship, Division 2 clash at Derby were washed away on Monday.

Man facing five charges after subway stabbing

Man facing five charges after subway stabbing

A 32-year-old man has been accused of robbery and wounding with intent after two teenagers suffered knife wounds in a suspected mugging.

Billings gets England call

Billings gets England call

Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings will face Australia later this month after being named in two England limited overs squads on Monday.

Downpours turn a close into a 'lake'

Downpours turn a close into a 'lake'

Torrential rain has left a 10in-deep puddle in a residential street.

Three rescued from marooned boat

Three rescued from marooned boat

Three people stranded on a boat that had suffered engine failure have been rescued by fire crews.

Teen driver ploughs into parked cars

Teen driver ploughs into parked cars

A teenage driver has had his details taken by officers after crashing into parked cars.

Cathedral service for Kent stalwart

Cathedral service for Kent stalwart

A memorial service for former Lord Lieutenant of Kent Allan Willett will be held at Canterbury Cathedral.

Farmer unrepentant after shooting family pet dead

Farmer unrepentant after shooting family pet dead

A farmer who shot dead a family dog seen chasing his livestock says he aimed to kill - and would do it again in an instant. Warning: graphic image.

Nash leaves Kent

Nash leaves Kent

Former West Indies batsman Brendan Nash has left Kent by mutual consent.

Scrap GCSEs, says grammar school head

Scrap GCSEs, says grammar school head

'Assessing youngsters at 16 is like 'declaring the score in a football match after 77 minutes - then playing the rest of the game.'

Walker: Still plenty to play for

Walker: Still plenty to play for

Kent Cricket assistant coach Matt Walker says there is no way the players will simply be going through the motions in the final weeks of the season.

Police hunting two men in connection with distraction burglaries

Police hunting two men in connection with distraction burglaries

Homeowners in Canterbury and Sturry had money stolen after men pretending to be workmen talked their way into their homes.

Queen guitarist WON'T be king of the 'castle'

Queen guitarist WON'T be king of the 'castle'

A manor house touted as a future home for Queen guitarist Brian May looks set to become a hotel instead.

Bus driver's V-sign rant at cyclist caught on camera

Bus driver's V-sign rant at cyclist caught on camera

A cyclist who claims he was forced off the road by a bus captured the driver's angry reaction to his complaints on camera.

Kent qualify for Cup quarter-finals

Kent qualify for Cup quarter-finals

Washout helps Kent secure Royal London One-Day Cup quarter-final clash against Surrey next week

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