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Mum jailed for trying to murder three in suicide bid

Mum jailed for trying to murder three in suicide bid

A mum has been jailed for 18 years after admitting trying to murder three people in a house explosion.

Racy OAPs get naked ahead of Kilimanjaro climb

Racy OAPs get naked ahead of Kilimanjaro climb

Gran Sheila Miller and pals feature in a 'Calendar Girls'-style photoshoot for charity.

Crashes spark calls for new city speed camera

Crashes spark calls for new city speed camera

Parents are leading a petition for a new speed camera on one of Canterbury's busiest roads following a spate of serious accidents.

'Contaminated flat has left me feeling suicidal'

'Contaminated flat has left me feeling suicidal'

A desperate council tenant claims drainwater is seeping through her floors and walls.

Edwards: I'm as good as I've ever been

Edwards: I'm as good as I've ever been

As Charlotte Edwards prepares to play in her ninth Women’s Ashes series the Kent and England captain insists she feels better than ever.

Fireworks display 'like a war going on'

Fireworks display 'like a war going on'

Irate residents are unhappy over a fireworks display for students' end of year ball.

Laughing gas menace plagues Kent's streets

Laughing gas menace plagues Kent's streets

The rising menace of 'hippy crack' abuse is being blamed on students - with one nature reserve being targeted by users.

'I can't believe it's not buttered!'

'I can't believe it's not buttered!'

A sandwich snacker has been offered a jokey apology on a plate... after complaining about his butterless meal.

Northeast - Spitfires will fly again

Northeast - Spitfires will fly again

Kent skipper Sam Northeast vowed the Spitfires will bounce back after their comprehensive nine-wicket T20 defeat at the hands of Gloucestershire.

Spitfires humbled by Shire

Spitfires humbled by Shire

Kent’s superb start to the NatWest T20 Blast campaign came to a shuddering halt with a disappointing nine-wicket defeat to Gloucestershire on Friday.

Princess to be christened by Archbishop

Princess to be christened by Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury will baptise Princess Charlotte next month, it has been revealed.

Lesbian mum's anger over 'bring your dad to class' day

Lesbian mum's anger over 'bring your dad to class' day

A mum has accused a school of promoting outdated stereotypes by holding a "bring your dad to class" day - with no equivalent for female relatives.

Billings receives Buttler praise

Billings receives Buttler praise

Kent star Sam Billings has all the ingredients to be an international star in the coming years, according to England wicketkeeping rival Jos Buttler.

Men charged after burglary at city food hall

Men charged after burglary at city food hall

Two men will appear in court later this month accused of stealing cash and breaking a window and door at the renowned Goods Shed.

Charity volunteer drowned while swept out to sea

Charity volunteer drowned while swept out to sea

A young charity volunteer died after being caught in a rip tide while paddling knee-deep, an inquest heard.

Smith wants City to be force in Kent football again

Smith wants City to be force in Kent football again

New joint-boss Ben Smith wants Canterbury City's on-field performances to match the club's ambitions off it.

Adams looks to Northeast future

Adams looks to Northeast future

Jimmy Adams reveals pride in Sam Northeast who is revelling in the Kent captaincy and says he will continue to lead Kent for the foreseeable future.

A Hoad off my mind: Blatts all folks...

A Hoad off my mind: Blatts all folks...

KM Group sports journalist Alex Hoad reveals how to solve the FIFA shambles and looks ahead to the season finale, the Champion's League Final.

Mavs tame Cats to end streak

Mavs tame Cats to end streak

The East Kent Mavericks returned to winning ways with a 20-8 win on the road at Cambridgeshire Cats.

Uninsured driver fined after crash that broke man's neck

Uninsured driver fined after crash that broke man's neck

An uninsured driver with no uk licence has escaped with a fine after an accident that seriously injured another motorist.

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