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Housing problem? Just commute from Calais

Housing problem? Just commute from Calais

Could moving to Calais and commuting into Kent solve the county's housing crisis? One businessman thinks so.

'It was my way of controlling my life'

'It was my way of controlling my life'

A brave woman has fought back to health after a debilitating eating disorder left her weighing just five-and-a-half stone. Read her story...

Holiday villa blaze tackled by crews

Holiday villa blaze tackled by crews

A fire which spread through the bedroom of a villa may have been smouldering undetected for hours.

EastEnders' Roxie to star in panto

EastEnders' Roxie to star in panto

Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre has announced Rita Simons will appear at Christmas.

TV's Ptolemy warns of hotel 'kebabbing' historic buildings

TV's Ptolemy warns of hotel 'kebabbing' historic buildings

The presenter of BBC's Restoration has criticised plans to develop Canterbury's Slatters site.

Grey skies cast shadow on eclipse - but twitter users see the funny side

Grey skies cast shadow on eclipse - but twitter users see the funny side

This is how you reacted to the non-eclipse on social media....

Clewlow hopes Holcombe can gatecrash play-off party

Clewlow hopes Holcombe can gatecrash play-off party

Mel Clewlow says she hopes Kent rivals Holcombe can join Canterbury in the Investec Women's Premier Division play-offs.

Lord of Lydden back on the calendar

Lord of Lydden back on the calendar

One of Lydden Hill’s most historic events previously won by superbike favourite Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne will return this year.

Kent chairman - 'This is the year'

Kent chairman - 'This is the year'

Kent chairman George Kennedy has backed the club’s policy of fielding home-grown players to achieve success in 2015.

Kent prospects shown how to Cook

Kent prospects shown how to Cook

Kent Academy youngsters Ryan Davies and Hugh Bernard have received a coaching session with England Test skipper Alastair Cook.

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.

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