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‘Gas works have turned the area into a ghost town’

‘Gas works have turned the area into a ghost town’

Frustrated traders say a major route has become a “ghost town” since it was shut off for emergency gas works a week ago.

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First senior deal for Kent teenager

First senior deal for Kent teenager

A 17-year-old who was brought into Kent’s first-team squad in their 2023 One-Day Cup campaign has penned his first senior contract with the club.

Ambulance called after ‘medical emergency’ at bus station

Ambulance called after ‘medical emergency’ at bus station

An ambulance was called to a busy bus station following a Stagecoach employee suffering a “medical emergency”.

Gridlock hell to continue until at least next week

Gridlock hell to continue until at least next week

Traffic chaos on a major route into a city, which began seven days ago, is set to last another week, a gas company has confirmed.

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Newsagent ‘devastated’ after ram-raid forces shop to shut

Newsagent ‘devastated’ after ram-raid forces shop to shut

Newsagents have been left devastated after ram-raiders stoved in their shop front with a car and fled with thousands of pounds of cigarettes.

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Delivery driver caught stealing child's pumpkin from doorstep

Delivery driver caught stealing child's pumpkin from doorstep

A delivery driver has been caught on camera appearing to steal a child’s pumpkin while dropping off an Amazon package.

Coach Gidman moves on after summer at Kent

Coach Gidman moves on after summer at Kent

The search for a new Kent batting coach is under way - once again!

Historic high street market axed after 700 years could return

Historic high street market axed after 700 years could return

A historic high street market scrapped last year could soon return as plans for its rebirth have been included in council documents.

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Cande-lit vigil held at cathedral amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Cande-lit vigil held at cathedral amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Dozens of people gathered in the rain holding electric candles during a vigil at Canterbury Cathedral, amid the horror of conflict in the Middle East

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Murder accused says attack on homeless barrister was sparked by missing cocaine

Murder accused says attack on homeless barrister was sparked by missing cocaine

A man on trial for murdering a homeless barrister has told how he attacked him with a wooden gavel and laptop over a missing stash of cocaine.

Delays after lorry carrying digger overturns

Delays after lorry carrying digger overturns

A route is blocked and a driver is injured after a lorry carrying a digger left the road and landed on its side.

Tragic final moments of Phil Spencer’s parents recalled as inquest opens

Tragic final moments of Phil Spencer’s parents recalled as inquest opens

The tragic final moments of Phil Spencer’s parents have been recalled as an inquest opened this morning.

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Raging thug punched and kicked parking warden for giving him ticket

Raging thug punched and kicked parking warden for giving him ticket

An aggressive 32-year-old launched an attack on a terrified parking warden after being given a ticket.

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Crowds urge for peace in Palestine at demonstration outside cathedral

Crowds urge for peace in Palestine at demonstration outside cathedral

Crowds gathered to call for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine with chants of ‘we are all Palestinians’ ringing around outside a cathedral.

Boccia action makes welcome return

Boccia action makes welcome return

Dozens of players were involved as the Kent Boccia Singles Championships were held for the first time since Covid.

‘Dated’ school to be torn down and rebuilt to boost pupil numbers

‘Dated’ school to be torn down and rebuilt to boost pupil numbers

A “dated” school will be knocked down and rebuilt as bosses look to cater for growing pupil numbers.

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Police officers deliver baby after woman goes into labour in car

Police officers deliver baby after woman goes into labour in car

Constables helped deliver a baby girl, after her mum went into labour near a roundabout.

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'Underrated' historic attraction to finally reopen

'Underrated' historic attraction to finally reopen

One of the three royal castles in Kent may soon be open to the public once again as a stone-by-stone survey of the historic site gets underway.

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Cook open to Kent overseas suggestions

Cook open to Kent overseas suggestions

Director of cricket Simon Cook will welcome suggestions from Kent’s players when attempting to attract overseas recruits.

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Man admits killing homeless barrister found dead in car park

Man admits killing homeless barrister found dead in car park

A man accused of murdering a homeless trained barrister has pleaded guilty to manslaughter during his trial.

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