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DIY dad-of-three killed by 'time bomb' inside his head

DIY dad-of-three killed by 'time bomb' inside his head

A family are in shock after a father suddenly collapsed while wallpapering his bedroom when an aneurysm burst in his brain - and died hours later.

Police called to reports of knife-wielding thief at Canterbury bus station

Police called to reports of knife-wielding thief at Canterbury bus station

Officers attended the bus station in St George's Lane yesterday afternoon after an argument between a man and schoolchildren.

Shed destroyed when unattended tumble dryer catches light

Shed destroyed when unattended tumble dryer catches light

Home owners warned not to leave appliances running when they go out after tumble dryer catches light and damages two houses.

Don't just walk past... hard-hitting app launched

Don't just walk past... hard-hitting app launched

A charity which helps rough sleepers has launched a games app which gives players first-hand experience of living on the streets.

Lab staff accused of cruelty to animals

Lab staff accused of cruelty to animals

A petition has been launched against the practices of a Kent lab that extracts venom from snakes, scorpions and spiders to sell for medical research.

It's a bum job – but someone’s got to do it!

It's a bum job – but someone’s got to do it!

When it comes to sprucing up exhibits at a tourist attraction it seems Callum Donnelly got the bum deal.

Slipper slip-up as elderly driver slams car into garden

Slipper slip-up as elderly driver slams car into garden

An elderly driver popped to the shops in his slippers to buy a newspaper in Herne Bay, and ended up crashing into someone's front garden

'Washing my husband's clothes gave me death sentence'

'Washing my husband's clothes gave me death sentence'

A dying woman is battling for a change in the law - after washing her husband's clothes gave her cancer.

Bulgarian migrant's car vandalised in Herne Bay

Bulgarian migrant's car vandalised in Herne Bay

Bulgarian delivery driver in Herne Bay holds racist vandals responsible for smashing his car

Man leaps 25ft from bridge after three-hour police stand-off

Man leaps 25ft from bridge after three-hour police stand-off

A 22-year-old man has been hurt after plunging 25ft from a footbridge despite police efforts to talk him down for three hours.

Bay keeper happy to March on

Bay keeper happy to March on

Jack Delo says playing nine games in March should be a boost rather than a bind for Herne Bay.

Captain aiming to topple leaders

Captain aiming to topple leaders

Skipper Michael Farrer says Canterbury must beat leaders Beeston to continue their quest for an unlikely NOW Pensions Premier Division play-off spot.

Chairman insists demotion won't spell the end for City

Chairman insists demotion won't spell the end for City

Chairman Tim Clark insists “this is not the end” for homeless Canterbury City, despite them facing demotion to the haart of Kent County League.

Festival line-up announcement delayed

Festival line-up announcement delayed

Kent festival bosses delay making their first line-up announcement as negotiations continue, but insist a "special headliner" is in the pipeline.

Oystermen bring in Nolan as Lillis departs

Oystermen bring in Nolan as Lillis departs

Whitstable Town have moved swiftly to appoint Steve Nolan as new assistant manager after Jason Lillis quit the club on Tuesday night.

Turner's excitement at 'special' week for Faversham

Turner's excitement at 'special' week for Faversham

Faversham Town manager Ray Turner hopes this week could prove to be the biggest in the club’s history.

Man rescued from mud after falling 30ft into creek 'while looking for wallet'

Man rescued from mud after falling 30ft into creek 'while looking for wallet'

A man clung onto a ladder after plunging 30ft into a creek while reportedly looking for his wallet and becoming stuck in the mud this afternoon.

Downsize Abbey: Historic house up for sale... complete with wealth of antiques

Downsize Abbey: Historic house up for sale... complete with wealth of antiques

An interior designer is putting his historic country house on the market - complete with antiques he has spent 15 years collecting.

Boy, 14, launches campaign to save school after shock closure decision

Boy, 14, launches campaign to save school after shock closure decision

A teenager has launched an online petition to save his school from closure as hundreds of pupils and parents are left reeling from the shock decision.

Blubberneckers! Shock as headless 50ft sperm whale spotted on A2

Blubberneckers! Shock as headless 50ft sperm whale spotted on A2

Drivers were left stunned to witness the bloody carcass of a 50ft sperm whale being transported on the back of a truck on the A2 this afternoon.

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