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Wilson reflects on 'phenomenal' title

Wilson reflects on 'phenomenal' title

Player-coach Jen Wilson said her Canterbury Ladies squad were ecstatic after their 'phenomenal' first Investec National Premier Division title.

Hole opens up in town centre after water leak

Hole opens up in town centre after water leak

Workmen investigating a water leak have discovered this large hole under the pavement of a busy shopping street.

£500 reward posted after rare camper van theft

£500 reward posted after rare camper van theft

A family are devastated after their vintage camper van was stolen from their driveway.

Jackpot! Herne Bay Clock Tower wins £250,000 from Heritage Lottery Fund

Jackpot! Herne Bay Clock Tower wins £250,000 from Heritage Lottery Fund

The Herne Bay Clock Tower will undergo a major refurbishment after securing £250,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund

Family thanks donors after cyclist's tragic death

Family thanks donors after cyclist's tragic death

The family of a father killed in a crash on a charity bike ride have spoken of their 'extremely sad' time - as £65,000 is raised for charity.

Cat's sixth sense saves eight-year-old's life

Cat's sixth sense saves eight-year-old's life

The family of a diabetic girl says the actions of their rescue cat stopped her falling into a coma.

Disgraced surgeon struck off - but avoids public investigation

Disgraced surgeon struck off - but avoids public investigation

A shamed surgeon whose incompetence led to the death of one patient and the disfigurement of others has been struck off the medical register.

Man stole 57 traffic cones and 42 security barriers

Man stole 57 traffic cones and 42 security barriers

Magistrates have jailed a man who swiped £500 of equipment and failed to turn up at court.

Walsh wins Canterbury 10K

Walsh wins Canterbury 10K

Runners from Istead and Ifield Harriers filled the first two places in the second Canterbury 10K road race on Sunday.

City club celebrate historic title

City club celebrate historic title

Canterbury Ladies are celebrating after finishing top of the Investec National Premier Division for the first time in club history on Saturday.

City club on a roll ahead of promotion deciders

City club on a roll ahead of promotion deciders

Canterbury warmed-up before facing the two sides battling them for promotion in National 2 South with a convincing 29-13 win at London Irish Amateurs.

Kent-born film star to be honoured with Hollywood star

Kent-born film star to be honoured with Hollywood star

Movie heartthrob Orlando Bloom, who grew up in Kent, is to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week.

Pensioner injured after car crashes into tree

Pensioner injured after car crashes into tree

A 72-year-old woman is hurt when the car she was a passenger in left the road, narrowly missing a house.

Stanley the chihuahua in 'miracle' rescue

Stanley the chihuahua in 'miracle' rescue

A tiny chihuahua survived five days without food and water before being rescued on Saturday at sea cliffs in Beltinge near Herne Bay

Church healers deny telling sick to stop taking medication

Church healers deny telling sick to stop taking medication

A band of Christians who claim to heal the sick through the power of prayer alone have denied claims they told people to stop taking medication.

Row after vicar offers to 'cleanse' customers at gay bar

Row after vicar offers to 'cleanse' customers at gay bar

Staff at an area's only gay bar have been threatened with arson... while one vicar even offered to 'cure' them.

Barmy bin rules branded 'a complete cock-up'

Barmy bin rules branded 'a complete cock-up'

New safety rules have been branded bizarre - after binmen were told they can't walk a few yards with rubbish sacks.

Pictured: Kent's real Spider-Man

Pictured: Kent's real Spider-Man

The hunt is on to find Kent's real-life Spider-Man after the reckless daredevil was spotted running across rooftops.

Cover-up allegation over soldier 'assault with pair of garden shears'

Cover-up allegation over soldier 'assault with pair of garden shears'

The Army has been accused of hushing up a serious attack on a Kent soldier alleged to have been badly injured with a pair of garden shears.

EastEnders and The Bill actor to star in panto

EastEnders and The Bill actor to star in panto

Actor Scott Maslen, best known for playing Jack Branning in EastEnders, will star in this year's Marlowe Theatre pantomime, Aladdin.

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