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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

Stabbing on drug-ridden housing estate

Stabbing on drug-ridden housing estate

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a knifing on an estate plagued by drug dealers.

Three 'rescued' from Ferris wheel

Three 'rescued' from Ferris wheel

Firefighters used a turntable ladder to remove three people stuck at a height of more than 100ft on a big wheel - but it was not what it appeared.

Controversial scheme approved

Controversial scheme approved

Planning committee members have voted through divisive plans for an eyesore site owned by the council.

Nightclub's £150k revamp

Nightclub's £150k revamp

A popular city venue is to reopen as a new late night drinking spot following an extensive overhaul.

'Help to Buy' £40k offer for ten tenants only, council admits

'Help to Buy' £40k offer for ten tenants only, council admits

A local authority now says controversial cash gifts for council tenants are available on a first-come-first-served basis only.

Gazette appeal helps raise £15K for victims of estate fire

Gazette appeal helps raise £15K for victims of estate fire

An appeal spearheaded by the Kentish Gazette has helped raise almost £15,000 for families who lost everything when their apartment block caught fire.

Spitfires stun Outlaws

Spitfires stun Outlaws

Sam Billings and Matt Coles star as Kent register a stunning five-wicket win against Notts to stay in contention in the Royal London One-Day Cup.

We do... we do, we do, we do, we do!

We do... we do, we do, we do, we do!

A loved-up couple are so well-versed in their wedding vows they've said them five times... all over the world!

Northeast 'heartbroken' after T20 exit

Northeast 'heartbroken' after T20 exit

Kent Spitfires captain Sam Northeast claimed his side were 'heartbroken' after final ball agony against Lancashire cost them a place at Finals Day.

Kent edged-out in thrilling finish

Kent edged-out in thrilling finish

Kent narrowly missed out on a place at NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day as they suffered an agonising exit against Lancashire at Canterbury on Saturday.

Kent duo extend deals

Kent duo extend deals

Kent duo Calum Haggett and Ivan Thomas have signed long-term contract extensions.

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