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Murder probe sparked after man's street death

Murder probe sparked after man's street death

A trauma doctor triggered a murder investigation after saying a man's injuries were too serious to be caused by a fall.

Oh boy! Kent man makes Paul McCartney's guitar

Oh boy! Kent man makes Paul McCartney's guitar

A guitar maker who has produced instruments for the likes of Dolly Parton and The Clash has now crafted one for The Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney.

Foust returning to Lydden

Foust returning to Lydden

Tanner Foust will return to Lydden Hill this year to compete in the FIA World Rallycross Championship.

Drivers freed from wreckage after head-on crash

Drivers freed from wreckage after head-on crash

Firefighters were called to cut two people free from wreckage after two cars crashed head-on in a busy road today.

Second crash in city centre causes long delays

Second crash in city centre causes long delays

Drivers are stuck in gridlock traffic this afternoon after a crash blocked a busy road in both directions.

'Savile drugged me, strapped me to a chair and abused me'

'Savile drugged me, strapped me to a chair and abused me'

A man has alleged he was sexually assaulted by paedophile presenter Jimmy Savile while a patient at a Kent hospital.

Barrister turns sleuth to track down con artist

Barrister turns sleuth to track down con artist

A lawyer tracked down a villain operating a scam... after his own mother was targeted.

Crucial double-header for city club

Crucial double-header for city club

Canterbury captain Tom Richford says his side face the biggest weekend of their season with a double-header which could decide their relegation fate.

Missing husky dog found dead on A2

Missing husky dog found dead on A2

A Siberian husky described as "part of the family" has been found dead three days after going missing.

Pratt philosophical after Dorking drama

Pratt philosophical after Dorking drama

Head coach Andy Pratt admitted Canterbury RFC were left with mixed emotions after pushing National 2 South promotion-chasers Dorking all the way.

Sex abuse victim 'slapped and called a liar' by mother

Sex abuse victim 'slapped and called a liar' by mother

A woman slapped by her mother for reporting sexual abuse when she was eight years old has finally seen her attacker jailed - more than 30 years later.

Wilson focused on strong finish

Wilson focused on strong finish

Player-coach Jen Wilson was satisfied after Canterbury Ladies confirmed their Investec National Premier Division Championship play-off spot.

A Hoad off my mind: Wonderful Christmas time

A Hoad off my mind: Wonderful Christmas time

KM Group sports reporter Alex Hoad comes out in full support of FIFA's apparent decision to hold the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November and December.

Boy, 17, charged after teenager stabbed

Boy, 17, charged after teenager stabbed

A 17-year-old boy arrested after another teenager was allegedly knifed has been charged with GBH with intent.

Pop star Florrie shines at intimate gig

Pop star Florrie shines at intimate gig

A small crowd of students were treated to a live music session from rising star Florrie today.

Edwards marks milestone with series win

Edwards marks milestone with series win

In her 200th appearance as England captain, Kent’s Charlotte Edwards steered England’s women to a T20 series success against New Zealand.

Archbishop 'embarrassed' by Cathedral pay blunder

Archbishop 'embarrassed' by Cathedral pay blunder

Archbishop Justin Welby has been left red-faced after learning Canterbury Cathedral is offering staff less money than the living wage he has demanded.

Pink trainers clue in 'race hate' fire attack

Pink trainers clue in 'race hate' fire attack

CCTV images released of three men being hunted by police after woman's hair set alight in McDonald's in "nasty and extremely dangerous" assault.

Mixed emotions for city club

Mixed emotions for city club

Canterbury were left with mixed emotions after pushing National 2 South promotion chasers Dorking all the way in a 15-15 draw at Merton Lane on Saturd

Woman driver racially abused and spat at

Woman driver racially abused and spat at

Police are investigating after a woman driver said she was racially abused and spat at in a shock road-rage attack.

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