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Gun crook finally behind bars... after pretending to have died

Gun crook finally behind bars... after pretending to have died

A criminal who forged a letter claiming he had died when he was due in court is finally behind bars after being tracked down.

Man suffers broken nose and ribs in street attack

Man suffers broken nose and ribs in street attack

Police are appealing for information after a 26-year-old man was found with a bloody nose in Whitstable on Saturday night

Catman strikes again!

Catman strikes again!

The popular Whitstable street artist revealed his latest sketch in Harbour Street.

Man arrested after beach hut blaze

Man arrested after beach hut blaze

Whitstable fire crews spent 40 minutes tackling the fire last night in Marine Crescent, Tankerton.

Student union slammed for using Stalin poster to plug elections

Student union slammed for using Stalin poster to plug elections

A students' union has been branded "distasteful" for using a portrait of dictator Joseph Stalin to promote upcoming leadership elections.

Council in dramatic u-turn over field housing estate

Council in dramatic u-turn over field housing estate

The leader of Canterbury City Council has today revealed it will no longer support houses being built on Kingsmead Field.

Canterbury roads remain closed due to flood damage

Canterbury roads remain closed due to flood damage

Kent Highways have tweeted a series of road closures across Canterbury in the aftermath of the weekend's flooding

Canterbury school closed for floods

Canterbury school closed for floods

Pupils at the Simon Langton Boys school have been told to stay at home today after the school announced they need to repair to the heating system

Police marine unit search for man in river

Police marine unit search for man in river

Emergency crews have been searching a swollen river after the sighting of a man in the water.

Brave Reece ticks off dreams on 'bucket list' after cancer bombshell

Brave Reece ticks off dreams on 'bucket list' after cancer bombshell

An 11-year-old boy told there is no cure for his cancer has drawn up a heartbreaking "bucket list" after a new relapse in his health battle.

Canterbury MP calls for tougher stance on legal highs

Canterbury MP calls for tougher stance on legal highs

Julian Brazier has written to Home Office minister Norman Baker asking him to take action against shops such as UK Skunkworks in Northgate.

Canterbury remains on flood alert

Canterbury remains on flood alert

The Environment Agency says warning are still in place across Canterbury after floods in the city centre and surrounding villages.

Play centre owner fined £25k after girl injures hand

Play centre owner fined £25k after girl injures hand

A seaside boss has been ordered to pay £25,000 after a judge said he put profit before duty when a six-year-old girl's fingers were ripped by a fan.

Safety concerns as garage crumbles

Safety concerns as garage crumbles

A resident has raised concerns about a crumbling garage block which already damaged a car during the storms.

Three policemen accused of lying about CCTV of shop arrest

Three policemen accused of lying about CCTV of shop arrest

Three Kent Police officers will appear in court accused of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice after allegedly lying about CCTV of an arrest.

Fears of third prowler victim after serial sex attacker strikes

Fears of third prowler victim after serial sex attacker strikes

Detectives hunting a serial sexual predator have confirmed a third woman has claimed she was also assaulted in between two other attacks.

'Sob story' led to Tube worker becoming people smuggler

'Sob story' led to Tube worker becoming people smuggler

A Tube worker claimed a friend's sob story led him to smuggle two Albanians into the UK in the boot of his car.

There's nothing shy about prankster Speedo's video antics

There's nothing shy about prankster Speedo's video antics

A mischievous student known as Speedo Shy has become an internet hit by pulling practical jokes on strangers - while his friends film their reactions.

Elderly woman taken to hospital after microwaving cutlery

Elderly woman taken to hospital after microwaving cutlery

A woman in her 80s was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation, after her microwave containing cutlery was accidentally switched on.

Sorting office play centre plans face council opposition

Sorting office play centre plans face council opposition

Plans for an indoor play centre in Herne Bay face being knocked back by the council.

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