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Behind closed doors.... at the UK's only commercial venom lab

Behind closed doors.... at the UK's only commercial venom lab

A lab in Kent is home to some of the world's most venomous creatures... and some of the bravest technicians.

Man rescued from flood hit river

Man rescued from flood hit river

A firefighter has pulled a man to safety from a swollen and fast moving river after he got trapped under a bridge.

Villages south of Canterbury are on a "knife edge" from flooding

Villages south of Canterbury are on a "knife edge" from flooding

Parish council chairman slams sight-seeing drivers who are adding to misery by speeding through floodwaters.

Learner's 70mph police chase at night... with his lights off

Learner's 70mph police chase at night... with his lights off

A learner "driving blind" at night with his lights off led police on a 70mph car chase after a row with a former lover.

Biker who killed dog walker on crossing walks free

Biker who killed dog walker on crossing walks free

A learner motorcyclist has been given a suspended sentence after knocking down and killing a man on a pedestrian crossing.

Man with 'Mickey Mouse' hairstyle pulls knife on strangers

Man with 'Mickey Mouse' hairstyle pulls knife on strangers

A man with an Afro hairstyle tied in bunches "like Mickey Mouse ears" has pulled a knife on a group of friends in the street.

Apprentice star taken to court over bills

Apprentice star taken to court over bills

Kent-based Apprentice winner Stella English has been hit with a small claims demand for £750 she allegedly owes over a failed event she promoted.

‘Highs’ shop anger – legal but lethal?

‘Highs’ shop anger – legal but lethal?

Kent is set to cement its dubious reputation as a legal high shop stronghold... as a new store opens up this week.

Teacher hurt in 20ft horror fall as safety railing gives way

Teacher hurt in 20ft horror fall as safety railing gives way

Stunned schoolchildren watched in horror as a teacher landed on her head when she toppled backwards 20ft onto a road through a broken rail.

Shop owner won't sell legal highs after online threats

Shop owner won't sell legal highs after online threats

A businessman who considered selling legal highs has backtracked after receiving threats and being criticised by angry Facebook campaigners.

Water rushes into homes as flooding continues

Water rushes into homes as flooding continues

Homes have been flooded as the deluge worsens and water levels continue to rise.

Hundreds pay respects to Lord Kingsdown at memorial service

Hundreds pay respects to Lord Kingsdown at memorial service

Dignitaries including John Major and Lord Carrington packed into Canterbury Cathedral today, for a memorial service to the late Lord Kingsdown.

Young student's life made hell at hands of arrogant stalker

Young student's life made hell at hands of arrogant stalker

A student has had a relationship ruined, lost her job and missed out on a top degree after a two-year ordeal at the hands of a creepy stalker.

Denly desperate to stop the rot

Denly desperate to stop the rot

Sam Denly expects leaders Peacehaven & Telscombe to provide a tough challenge at Winch’s Field on Saturday – if the game goes ahead.

Late withdrawals leave Southall fuming

Late withdrawals leave Southall fuming

Whitstable players have been told to manage their time better or face being left out of manager Nicky Southall’s plans.

Thug's Facebook boast... in police cell

Thug's Facebook boast... in police cell

A remorseless thug smuggled a mobile phone into his police cell to take a picture - before posting it on Facebook.

Farrer says Canterbury will bounce back from final woe

Farrer says Canterbury will bounce back from final woe

Michael Farrer claims Canterbury are well set to bounce back from this year's defeat to make another assault on the national indoor title next season.

Rush hour delays for drivers on Thanet Way and A2

Rush hour delays for drivers on Thanet Way and A2

A Ford Ka, which hit a lamp post, blocks one lane of London bound carriageway.

Turner's delight at 'tough to beat' Town

Turner's delight at 'tough to beat' Town

Faversham boss Ray Turner has no problem with the Lilywhites grinding out wins if it means they achieve their aim of a return to the play-offs.

Wilson eager for leaders to resume charge

Wilson eager for leaders to resume charge

Canterbury Ladies player-coach Jen Wilson says the Investec National Premier Division leaders can’t wait to resume their campaign this weekend.

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