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Fireworks and bonfire display cancelled

Fireworks and bonfire display cancelled

Tyler Hill bonfire and fireworks display has been cancelled due to heavy rain, and predictions of high winds

Gun found in police drugs bust

Gun found in police drugs bust

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply and seized a suspected firearm during a raid.

Dungeon paedophile 'must be jailed for life'

Dungeon paedophile 'must be jailed for life'

A pervert student who tried to kidnap a schoolgirl at gunpoint deserves nothing less than life in prison, a court rules.

Blaze guts garages at city centre flats

Blaze guts garages at city centre flats

A night fire tore through a garage in Canterbury's Tannery development causing damage to cars.

Kent health trust blows £5m on private beds

Kent health trust blows £5m on private beds

Figures uncovered this week reveal the shock expenditure of the county's mental health trust on private care.

Footballer booked for missing a penalty

Footballer booked for missing a penalty

A non-league football referee has defended his decision to caution a player... for missing a penalty.

Jimmy Savile abuse probe at Kent hospital

Jimmy Savile abuse probe at Kent hospital

A Kent health trust is investigating claims that paedophile Jimmy Savile carried out abuse at one of its hospitals.

Pratt has hope despite frustration

Pratt has hope despite frustration

Frustrated Canterbury head coach Andy Pratt admits to mixed emotions after coming close to upsetting the National 2 South leaders.

Wilson keen to get back to action

Wilson keen to get back to action

Jen Wilson hopes her Canterbury Ladies side will come roaring out of the blocks after a mid-season break when they visit the University of Birmingham.

Driver injured after collision leaves car on roof

Driver injured after collision leaves car on roof

A woman has been taken to hospital after her Honda collided with a parked Toyota and flipped on its roof.

Violent ram raid robber wanted by police

Violent ram raid robber wanted by police

A man released early from a 12-year jail sentence for mowing down two police officers in a 4x4 is suspected of committing fresh offences.

Hawks swoop to deny city club

Hawks swoop to deny city club

Canterbury allowed a comprehensive lead against unbeaten National 2 South leaders Henley Hawks to slip to an agonising defeat at Merton Lane.

Architect unveils 'five-star' student digs plans

Architect unveils 'five-star' student digs plans

Award-winning Guy Hollaway says his innovative apartments could lure students from traditional landlord housing in Canterbury city centre.

Man killed in front of family as he cut branch over bonfire

Man killed in front of family as he cut branch over bonfire

A tree a man loved to climb as a boy lead to his death in a freak accident as he removed a branch hanging above a bonfire.

Driver escaped injury after her car demolished a wall

Driver escaped injury after her car demolished a wall

A car came off a road before hitting railings, a village notice board and crashing into a brick wall.

Lawyers praised in 'Michelin Guide' for barristers

Lawyers praised in 'Michelin Guide' for barristers

A top publication has praised some of Kent's finest legal brains.

Biker hurt in rush-hour smash

Biker hurt in rush-hour smash

A road was shut after a motorcyclist was injured in a crash this morning.

The abuse, drugs, and prostitution behind 235 convictions

The abuse, drugs, and prostitution behind 235 convictions

Joanne Jones is one of Kent's most prolific offenders, with more than 235 crimes to her name - this is her story.

City council planning 1.99% tax rise

City council planning 1.99% tax rise

The Tory-controlled authority insists it must make savings of £5.1 million over the next three financial years.

Pratt: Let's do it for the fans

Pratt: Let's do it for the fans

Canterbury Rugby Club head coach Andy Pratt wants his players to put on a show for supporters.

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