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Stranded cow rescued by fire crews

Stranded cow rescued by fire crews

A cow stuck in the mud near Toddlers Cove in Canterbury had to be pulled to safety by 12 firefighters last night.

Is this the face of a cash box thief?

Is this the face of a cash box thief?

Kent Police have released this image as they search for a thief who snatched a cash box.

Controversial road scheme 'set for comeback'

Controversial road scheme 'set for comeback'

A controversial road scheme which 'died' last year amid a barrage of complaints could be set for a comeback... under a new guise.

Proud veterans remember D-Day fallen

Proud veterans remember D-Day fallen

D-Day veterans have spoken of the courage, the fear and the fortitude of Kent's finest who embarked on the perilous landings.

Lecturer guilty of cheating taxpayer out of thousands in benefits

Lecturer guilty of cheating taxpayer out of thousands in benefits

A university lecturer claimed thousands in benefits as a widow... despite moving another man into her home.

Promising student dies after taking party drug

Promising student dies after taking party drug

A student's lifeless body was found in his digs hours after he took a popular party drug, an inquest's heard.

School closure 'could cost £6m'

School closure 'could cost £6m'

The cost of closing a debt-laden school could be as high as £6m, it's been claimed.

Ex-nurse stabbed young shop worker

Ex-nurse stabbed young shop worker

A former nurse plunged a knife into a 21-year-old shop assistant when he pounced on her at work.

Bikers bare all in city centre

Bikers bare all in city centre

Cyclists stripped off for World Naked Bike Ride in Canterbury yesterday afternoon.

Hundreds storm out of meeting about hospice

Hundreds storm out of meeting about hospice

Crowds of people fighting to save beds at the Pilgrims Hospice walked out of a public meeting last night.

Bold bikers baring all for city ride

Bold bikers baring all for city ride

A convoy of naked cyclists is gearing up for a city ride today after a series of complaints to police about "inappropriate behaviour".

Family fight on in battle for CCTV on ferry decks

Family fight on in battle for CCTV on ferry decks

A family have vowed to continue the fight for CCTV on ferries... a year after a man disappeared after falling overboard.

First hospice beds to go three years earlier than expected

First hospice beds to go three years earlier than expected

Beds will start to go at a hospice centre three years earlier than the charity had claimed, it has been revealed.

Council's naked bike ride tweet angers traders

Council's naked bike ride tweet angers traders

A council has sparked fury by telling those offended by naked cyclists to "steer clear" of a shopping centre this week.

Cyclists given stiff warning over naked bike ride

Cyclists given stiff warning over naked bike ride

Organisers of a naked bike ride have been forced to lay down the law to cyclists after complaints to police about "inappropriate behaviour".

Northeast understands drop down the order

Northeast understands drop down the order

Sam Northeast says he still has a vital role to play in Kent’s T20 fortunes, despite handing over the opener’s duties to Daniel Bell-Drummond.

Pervert former sheriff jailed for 'arrogant disdain' of law

Pervert former sheriff jailed for 'arrogant disdain' of law

A shamed former city sheriff who sexually abused a child is back behind bars branded a pervert outlaw after breaching court orders.

Crane driver admits string of armed raids dating back 15 years

Crane driver admits string of armed raids dating back 15 years

A man has pleaded guilty to a series of armed robberies more than 15 years ago after his fingerprints were taken for a different case.

Woman punches herself to claim she's victim after bouncer attack

Woman punches herself to claim she's victim after bouncer attack

A violent young woman started hitting herself in the head after breaking a bouncer's nose outside a bar.

Cathedral celebrates £12m grant

Cathedral celebrates £12m grant

Plans have been revealed to radically transform Canterbury's cathedral experience with a new entrance, re-landscaped grounds and visitor trails.

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