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'It's not all socks and sandals' says Green Party hopeful

'It's not all socks and sandals' says Green Party hopeful

Former Herne Bay journalist Ed Targett will become the first Green Party candidate to contest the town's seat in more than 20 years.

Lord Lieutenant of Kent thanks public servants at annual Civic Service

Lord Lieutenant of Kent thanks public servants at annual Civic Service

Hundreds attended the Lord Lieutenant of Kent's Civic Service at Canterbury Cathedral, where the work of public servants and volunteers was honoured.

Missing dog leaves trail of blood behind

Missing dog leaves trail of blood behind

A dog which bolted along railway tracks after it was startled by a loud bang left blood spots on a train station platform.

Cornish woe goes on for city club

Cornish woe goes on for city club

Canterbury’s promotion push in National 2 South suffered a blow with a 21-17 defeat at Redruth on Saturday, the club's first defeat in seven games.

Ladies suffer late agony

Ladies suffer late agony

Three late goals condemned Canterbury Ladies to defeat at Surbiton, meaning Investec National Premier Division title race is set to go to the wire.

Restless author's moved home 47 times

Restless author's moved home 47 times

A self-confessed "restless creative" is packing her bags and on the move again - after moving an incredible 47 times.

Seriously ill mum’s distress as shot cat fights for life

Seriously ill mum’s distress as shot cat fights for life

A mother suffering from an incurable disease has been left heartbroken after her cat was shot with an air rifle - narrowly missing his vital organs.

Fatal rush to get to his bed

Fatal rush to get to his bed

The tragic road death of a popular young man could have happened because he was tired and desperate to get back to bed, an inquest heard.

Ghost-busters!

Ghost-busters!

Three off-duty police officers were called in to action last night after a fight broke out while they took part in a city ghost tour.

Seven car pile-up near busy roundabout causes tailbacks

Seven car pile-up near busy roundabout causes tailbacks

Traffic is backing up after up to seven vehicles collided on the coast-bound Thanet Way near Brenley Corner roundabout.

Man arrested after car crashes into field

Man arrested after car crashes into field

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after he was rescued from the wreckage of his car by fire crews on the Thanet Way A299.

Man 'wouldn't have killed himself in fireball horror despite rape claim'

Man 'wouldn't have killed himself in fireball horror despite rape claim'

The family of a man who died in a fireball after an allegation of rape have spoken for the first time about how he would not have killed himself.

Bidding to make a difference to city

Bidding to make a difference to city

A management group is calling on traders to put their money behind a project to improve the standard of the city centre.

Eyes of the world on teen skier Millie at start of Winter Paralympics

Eyes of the world on teen skier Millie at start of Winter Paralympics

A teenage skier is leading British athletes at the Winter Paralympics by carrying the flag at the opening ceremony in Sochi tonight.

Criminal lawyers to protest again over cuts to justice system

Criminal lawyers to protest again over cuts to justice system

Barristers and solicitors are congregating outside Kent's crown courts today in a countrywide walk-out against drastic cuts in legal aid fees.

Teenage sportsman died hours after starring on the pitch

Teenage sportsman died hours after starring on the pitch

A talented student died when he was hit by a lorry hours after a man-of-the-match performance in a university football game, an inquest heard.

Thieving manager spared jail as he will soon be wheelchair-bound

Thieving manager spared jail as he will soon be wheelchair-bound

A fraudster who stole more than £9,000 from a housing organisation has avoided jail after a judge heard he will soon be confined to a wheelchair.

Denly talks down play-off hopes

Denly talks down play-off hopes

Sam Denly has cooled talk of a late Herne Bay play-off surge in Ryman League, Division 1 South.

Turner warns play-off hopes are in the balance

Turner warns play-off hopes are in the balance

Faversham boss Ray Turner says Town cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to maintain their Ryman League, Division 1 South play-off hopes.

City club face crucial away run

City club face crucial away run

Andy Pratt says the next three weekends will almost certainly decide Canterbury RFC’s promotion fate in National 2 South this season.

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