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Souped-up Clangers to make a comeback

Souped-up Clangers to make a comeback

The BBC is resurrecting everyone's favourite whistling pink space-mice, created by Kent animators Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate.

Station leak 'not sewage', says train operator

Station leak 'not sewage', says train operator

South Eastern is seeking to assure commuters after foul smelling water emerged beneath platforms.

Sex attacker said sorry after pouncing on victim

Sex attacker said sorry after pouncing on victim

A man who intended to sexually assault a terrified woman he knocked to the ground apologised after the early-morning attack.

Clouds set to cast shadow over rare eclipse

Clouds set to cast shadow over rare eclipse

Kent astronomers say a gloomy forecast on Friday morning has left the chances of catching sight of a good eclipse as "slim".

Car 'loses control' and swerves into garden

Car 'loses control' and swerves into garden

Police were called after a driver lost control of their car and ploughed into a garden this morning.

City club confident of completing escape

City club confident of completing escape

Canterbury’s ‘great escape’ from NOW: Pensions, Premier Division relegation is on, says skipper Tom Richford, who is confident of play-off success.

Kent back youngsters to fill overseas void

Kent back youngsters to fill overseas void

Financial responsibility is the reason Kent won’t sign an overseas player this season, with officials insisting that the returning Matt Coles can fill

'Encouraging' results for Kent cricket

'Encouraging' results for Kent cricket

Earnings are up at Kent County Cricket Club but its boss says the board are frustrated about delays to a lucrative development.

Tredwell out to prove a point

Tredwell out to prove a point

Kent’s James Tredwell has been left ‘scarred’ by England’s ill-fated ICC World Cup campaign but is looking to prove his worth after shock Test call.

Pratt: We're not out of it yet

Pratt: We're not out of it yet

Canterbury Rugby Club head coach Andy Pratt warns there is still work to do in the National 2 South relegation scrap.

A Hoad off my mind: Another Euro crisis...

A Hoad off my mind: Another Euro crisis...

KM Group sports journalist Alex Hoad takes a look at the shocking performance of Premier League teams in elite European competition this season.

Tredwell's Test recall

Tredwell's Test recall

Kent spinner James Tredwell has been recalled to the England Test squad for next month's tour of the West Indies.

Man threatens to knee-cap ex-wife and shoot her lover

Man threatens to knee-cap ex-wife and shoot her lover

A woman was left terrified after her ex-husband sent her menacing threats.

University bans talk from extremist preacher

University bans talk from extremist preacher

A university has banned an Islamic preacher accused of promoting homophobic and antisemitic views from giving a talk on sharia law.

National Premier Division hockey round-up

National Premier Division hockey round-up

Canterbury live to fight another day in NOW: Pensions Premier Division after a nail-biting last day victory ensured they avoid relegation - for now.

Pay rise puts university boss on £265,000

Pay rise puts university boss on £265,000

Kent University’s vice-chancellor enjoyed a £43,000 pay rise last year as staff took strike action to secure a 2% increase.

City club boost survival hopes

City club boost survival hopes

Canterbury boosted their survival hopes as they moved out of the National 2 South drop-zone after a 22-9 win over relegation rivals Lydney.

Red Arrows confirm Kent airshow visit

Red Arrows confirm Kent airshow visit

The world-famous Red Arrows will perform at what has been billed Kent's number one coastal airshow - with crowds of 50,000 expected at the free event.

Strip club windows too racy for residents

Strip club windows too racy for residents

A strip club is revealing too much about the nature of its business, say neighbours.

Girl stabbed after armed police entered house

Girl stabbed after armed police entered house

A teenage girl was stabbed multiple times after armed police entered her home, it has emerged.

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