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Hunt for gang who attacked trio

Hunt for gang who attacked trio

Police want witnesses to two city centre attacks which left a woman and two men injured.

Keep an Eye out for Kent's latest attraction

Keep an Eye out for Kent's latest attraction

An attraction to rival the London Eye is coming to the county... but hop on board quick as it will soon be gone.

Rare film unearthed of eccentric who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Rare film unearthed of eccentric who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A college lecturer has discovered rare footage of the eccentric millionaire who provided the inspiration for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

City club outclassed at Worthing

City club outclassed at Worthing

Canterbury’s attempted comeback at newly-relegated Worthing fell-short on Saturday as they suffered their second away defeat in National 2 South.

The baby who beat meningitis... twice

The baby who beat meningitis... twice

A mother whose newborn son was struck down with meningitis TWICE relives her family's ordeal - and the struggles they continue to face three years on.

Man flown to hospital after his car crashes into telegraph pole

Man flown to hospital after his car crashes into telegraph pole

Fire and ambulance crews have freed a man from his car after it crashed into a telegraph pole.

Dodgy claim? The dog ate my form!

Dodgy claim? The dog ate my form!

Some of the most bizarre excuses for defrauding a Kent office out of benefits have been revealed... and you couldn't make them up!

Run around a field to cure obesity, says councillor

Run around a field to cure obesity, says councillor

A Tory councillor has provoked outrage by suggesting overweight people should run around a field to lose weight.

Teen mums branded ‘sluts’ fight prejudice and abuse

 Teen mums branded ‘sluts’ fight prejudice and abuse

A teenage mum is speaking out against the bullying and stigma she faces after having at baby at 16.

Rare film shows Chitty Chitty Bang Bang inventor

Rare film shows Chitty Chitty Bang Bang inventor

Never-before-seen footage of the millionaire playboy from Kent who inspired the famous Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flying car has been uncovered.

Tests 'inconclusive' after man dies in river

Tests 'inconclusive' after man dies in river

More tests will be carried out after a 38-year-old man died in the River Stour just hours after contact with the police.

Experienced pilot killed in helicopter crash off coast

Experienced pilot killed in helicopter crash off coast

The family of a Kent man who died when the helicopter he was flying crashed into the sea have paid tribute to "a fantastic dad and brilliant pilot".

Pratt wants back-to-back wins

Pratt wants back-to-back wins

Canterbury head coach Andy Pratt has targeted a second straight win to help Canterbury establish themselves near the tight top of National 2 South.

Wilson plays down Kent derby

Wilson plays down Kent derby

Canterbury Ladies player-coach Jen Wilson has played down the significance of the first ever Kent hockey derby in Investec National Premier Division.

Long delays as high-speed chase ends in crash

Long delays as high-speed chase ends in crash

A man has been arrested after more than a dozen police cars pursued a suspect in a high-speed car chase that ended in a dramatic crash.

Man hunted after teenage girl 'sexually assaulted'

Man hunted after teenage girl 'sexually assaulted'

A CCTV image has been released of a man police want to speak to after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted.

Diversion woes as huge section of A2 shut at weekends

Diversion woes as huge section of A2 shut at weekends

Drivers will be forced to take a 40-mile diversion and use country lanes as rat runs as a stretch of the A2 is shut at weekends.

Man's eye socket fractured in street attack

Man's eye socket fractured in street attack

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after three men attacked a stranger - leaving him with a broken foot and fractured eye socket.

City's local paper to represent Fleet Street on Monopoly board

City's local paper to represent Fleet Street on Monopoly board

On the scene since 1717, Canterbury's Kentish Gazette has been chosen for a top spot on a property-developer board game.

Arrest after bid 'to kidnap' woman

Arrest after bid 'to kidnap' woman

A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly grabbed in a terrifying daylight kidnap attempt.

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