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Man charged with vandalism to war memorials

Man charged with vandalism to war memorials

Veterans were outraged after two memorials to the fallen were daubed with the word 'sold ya'.

Devastated parents lose both sons within a year

Devastated parents lose both sons within a year

A popular student and barman was found dead in bed by his girlfriend a year after the death of his older brother.

Suspicious package sparks bomb scare at court

Suspicious package sparks bomb scare at court

A magistrates court and surrounding homes and shops were evacuated for two hours after an unidentified package sparked a bomb scare.

Tredwell considered quitting Kent before agreeing new deal

Tredwell considered quitting Kent before agreeing new deal

England spinner James Tredwell revealed it “crossed his mind” to quit Kent before agreeing a new long-term deal with the club this week.

Pratt looking to strengthen

Pratt looking to strengthen

Andy Pratt admitted Canterbury Rugby Club’s defeat against Dorking felt like a step backwards and revealed he is seeking to bolster his squad.

A Hoad off my mind: England expects.... not much

A Hoad off my mind: England expects.... not much

KM Group sports reporter Alex Hoad gives his view on the state of the England football squad and which direction the FA should go in future.

Wilson wary of Leicester threat

Wilson wary of Leicester threat

Player-coach Jen Wilson is wary of the threat posed by Leicester as Canterbury Ladies aim to keep up the pace in Investec National Premier Division.

World Rallycross set for Lydden return

World Rallycross set for Lydden return

The FIA World Rallycross Championship is set to return to Lydden Hill next year, retaining its regular slot over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

Yorkshire ace costs indoor team points

Yorkshire ace costs indoor team points

Including former Yorkshire and Kent Academy all-rounder Ollie Robinson in their line-up for three indoor games has proved costly for Whitstable CC.

Monopoly bosses go straight to jail

Monopoly bosses go straight to jail

Bumbling Monopoly chiefs have apologised for a blunder in their Canterbury game - sending their boss straight to jail without collecting £200.

Striking lecturers refuse to mark work in pension dispute

Striking lecturers refuse to mark work in pension dispute

A lecturers' strike over pensions is putting degrees at risk as work goes unmarked, according to Kent students.

Pensioner rescued after car flips over

Pensioner rescued after car flips over

Fire crews freed a man in his 80s from the wreckage of his car after it overturned this afternoon.

Ashes cricket heading to Kent

Ashes cricket heading to Kent

Kent will play host to Ashes Test cricket in 2015 when Canterbury’s Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence is the stage for England’s women to face Australia.

Relief for drivers as A2 opens this weekend

Relief for drivers as A2 opens this weekend

There's an end to the misery for drivers and businesses as weekend roadworks on the A2 are finished ahead of schedule.

Antiques dealer snaps up city centre island

Antiques dealer snaps up city centre island

Coin specialist Brett Hammond has bought one of Canterbury's most exclusive plots of land - a historic site accessible only by bridge

More woe for city club

More woe for city club

Canterbury suffered a comprehensive 46-19 defeat at the hands of Dorking in National 2 South on Saturday, falling short of a losing bonus point despit

'An absolute disgrace' - war memorial vandalised

'An absolute disgrace' - war memorial vandalised

As the country pays its respects to the war dead, a "mindless idiot" has vandalised a memorial dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Stage invader gatecrashes X Factor

Stage invader gatecrashes X Factor

A prankster hijacked Stereo Kicks' performance on the X Factor, but the drama may have done the band - featuring Kent lad Charlie Jones - a favour.

Shocked student snaps naked man in garden

Shocked student snaps naked man in garden

Police are investigating after a student spotted a man indecently exposing himself on campus.

Boat damaged after fire engulfs portable buildings

Boat damaged after fire engulfs portable buildings

A blaze in a portable building spread to another and set fire to a 14ft motor boat in the early hours of this morning.

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