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Double trouble as baby baboons come out to play

Double trouble as baby baboons come out to play

Visitors at a Kent wildlife park have got their first glimpse of two new baby gelada baboons who have come out to explore their surroundings.

Driver’s road ban for ‘using his car as weapon’

Driver’s road ban for ‘using his car as weapon’

A furious driver has lost his licence after using his car as a weapon to knock a cyclist off his bike in a road rage attack.

Adams revels pre-season positivity

Adams revels pre-season positivity

Coach Jimmy Adams says there is “positive energy” around Kent as they prepare to play their only pre-season friendly of the spring at Hampshire.

City 'deserves' new hotel, say developers

City 'deserves' new hotel, say developers

The team behind plans to revamp Canterbury's Slatters Hotel have hit back at detractors.

Kent racers to do battle at Lydden

Kent racers to do battle at Lydden

Nearly 10 racers from the county will head to Lydden Hill this weekend for round two of the MSA British Rallycross Championship.

Treasurer siphoned off £90k to fund extravagant lifestyle

Treasurer siphoned off £90k to fund extravagant lifestyle

A treasurer at an international voluntary organisation blew £90,000 of the association's cash on expensive meals, flowers and holidays.

Canterbury boss urges caution

Canterbury boss urges caution

Despite a historic win at Southend easing their National 2 South relegation fears, head coach Andy Pratt insists Canterbury are not safe yet.

City club out to shock Europe

City club out to shock Europe

Jen Wilson says Canterbury will embrace their underdog tag when they face Dutch giants SCHC in their opening EuroHockey Club Champions Cup match.

Richford delight at 'clinical' display

Richford delight at 'clinical' display

Skipper Tom Richford was thrilled after Canterbury boosted their hopes of lining up in next season’s national Premier Division with a “clinical" win.

Bedroom blaze investigated

Bedroom blaze investigated

Two women suffered the effects of smoke inhalation following a fire in Canterbury.

National Grid must 'go back to the drawing board' with pylons plan

National Grid must 'go back to the drawing board' with pylons plan

County Council leader Paul Carter calls on company to put its cables undergound instead of using 50m high pylons.

Who's messed up the garden of England?

Who's messed up the garden of England?

Kent is drowning in a sea of litter and our roadsides need to be cleared. If you agree, join our campaign to Clean Up Kent.

Police appeal to find missing teen

Police appeal to find missing teen

Police in London have issued an appeal to find a 15-year-old girl who was last seen in Kent on Saturday, March 21.

Blooded bandages mixed up with hospital’s linen

Blooded bandages mixed up with hospital’s linen

Hospital bosses have admitted a "significant" health and safety failure after clinical waste was dumped in with dirty linen a total of FORTY times.

Woman charged with witness intimidation

Woman charged with witness intimidation

A 36-year-old woman is accused of intimidating a victim in a court case.

City side within sight of safety

City side within sight of safety

Canterbury Rugby Club took a significant step towards National 2 South survival with a vital 26-21 victory away to fellow strugglers Southend Saxons.

'Illegally worded' parking signs row steps up a gear

'Illegally worded' parking signs row steps up a gear

A council could be forced to refund hundreds of thousands of pounds as investigators examine claims parking tickets have been issued illegally.

Richford: We have to perform

Richford: We have to perform

Captain Tom Richford says there is “no point playing down” the magnitude of Canterbury’s opening NOW:Pensions Premier Division play-off game.

Man in court after policeman 'stabbed'

Man in court after policeman 'stabbed'

A 22-year-old man has been accused of stabbing a policeman dealing with a disturbance in the early hours.

Spot inspection reveals care home is failing its residents

Spot inspection reveals care home is failing its residents

Inspectors have rated a residential home as "inadequate" following an unannounced inspection.

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