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Top 10: Canterbury's historical attractions

Top 10: Canterbury's historical attractions

Canterbury is full of history and while the Cathedral may hog the limelight in the eyes of the casual tourist, there are many other historical gems...

Stevens stars as Kent beat Surrey

Stevens stars as Kent beat Surrey

All-rounder Darren Stevens was in sensational form as Kent Spitfires beat Surrey by 54 runs at Kia Oval.

Man 'suffers serious sex assault' in park

Man 'suffers serious sex assault' in park

Police are investigating an alleged serious sex attack on a man after he left a bar.

Billings named in England T20 squad

Billings named in England T20 squad

Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings has been named in a 13-man England squad to face New Zealand in a T20 game at Old Trafford.

Bruce Smith Shield game scrapped

Bruce Smith Shield game scrapped

The annual Bruce Smith Shield game between Whitstable and Herne Bay has been shelved.

Walker: We must keep believing

Walker: We must keep believing

Kent assistant coach Matt Walker says the players must continue to believe in their ability as they bid to bounce back from three defeats.

Northeast leads Spitfires to victory

Northeast leads Spitfires to victory

Captain Sam Northeast scores 90 as Kent Spitfires end two-game losing run in the NatWest T20 Blast after beating Essex by six wickets at Canterbury.

Family's pride as man dies saving friend from tracks

Family's pride as man dies saving friend from tracks

The family of a heroic pensioner who laid down his life to save a friend have spoken of their pride - and devastation - following the rail tragedy.

Emma Watson fetishist blamed brother for indecent images

Emma Watson fetishist blamed brother for indecent images

An artist with a fetish for Harry Potter star Emma Watson blamed his older brother for downloading illegal images of children onto his computer.

Cowdrey backs himself

Cowdrey backs himself

Kent batsman Fabian Cowdrey remains positive that a big score is just around the corner for him.

Police warning as thieves target pensioners

Police warning as thieves target pensioners

Bogus callers have stolen hundreds of pounds in spate of thefts in elderly people's homes.

Will dad spot his picture in souvenir supplement?

Will dad spot his picture in souvenir supplement?

Hundreds of schoolchildren have put their crayons to good use to draw their dads for our My Dad special.

Garage boss says losing tribunal will ruin him

Garage boss says losing tribunal will ruin him

The boss of a garage accused of overcharging customers says he has been targeted by vandals and yobs since losing an employment tribunal.

Homes plan unlikely on hazardous waste dump

Homes plan unlikely on hazardous waste dump

Ambitious plans to build luxury homes on land used as an illegal waste dump for two decades are unlikely to be given the go-ahead.

Diversions and travel warning after gas leak

Diversions and travel warning after gas leak

Parents are being warned to make alternative travel arrangements for tomorrow's school run after a major gas leak closed a High Street.

Search widens as concerns grow for missing dog walker

Search widens as concerns grow for missing dog walker

Police officers and rescue teams are expanding their search for a man who went to walk his dog and never returned home.

Bowlers being let down - Walker

Bowlers being let down - Walker

Kent assistant coach Matt Walker has put pressure on his batsmen to start performing and take advantage of match-winning positions.

Claydon comes up just short

Claydon comes up just short

Not even paceman Mitch Claydon's skill at death bowling could prevent Kent losing second consecutive NatWest T20 Blast South Group clash.

The Clangers are back!

The Clangers are back!

Kent's favourite whistling pink space mice are back on our screens next week...here are some more kids' classics we think should make a comeback too.

Doorstep fraudster steals OAP’s wallet

Doorstep fraudster steals OAP’s wallet

A bogus caller knocked at the door of a man in his 80s – and then swiped his wallet after asking to use the toilet.

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