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Man pleads guilty to killing rough sleeper after park attack

Man pleads guilty to killing rough sleeper after park attack

A homeless man has today admitted the manslaughter of a rough sleeper in a dramatic courtroom twist as his co-accused remains on trial.

Elderly woman hit by reversing lorry

Elderly woman hit by reversing lorry

A 75-year-old woman was taken to hospital after being hit by a reversing lorry this afternoon.

Fears for Whitstable nursing home discussed in House of Commons

Fears for Whitstable nursing home discussed in House of Commons

Parliament will discuss the St John Ambulance restructure after fears were raised for the retirement home in Gloucester Road.

Driver trapped as two-car crash shuts M2

Driver trapped as two-car crash shuts M2

Firefighters have been working to free a woman from the wreckage of a car after a crash on the M2 this morning.

Crews rescue man trapped in mud

Crews rescue man trapped in mud

A man trapped up to his waist in mud has been rescued by fire crews.

City club land one on the Chin

City club land one on the Chin

Canterbury tightened their grip on the National 2 South promotion play-off place after a first-half blitz ensured a 24-17 win on the road at Chinnor.

Canterbury man arrested after football fans clash

Canterbury man arrested after football fans clash

A 51-year-old from Canterbury was among two people quizzed by police following a stand-off between Gillingham and Swindon Town supporters.

Shock as student, 21, found dead in house

Shock as student, 21, found dead in house

Police were called by paramedics after Robert Chavda was found dead at a city home.

‘I’d spend £1,000 a day on fixed odds machines’

 ‘I’d spend £1,000 a day on fixed odds machines’

Gamblers across Kent will plough thousands of pounds into betting shop machines today... with one 'victim' calling for a total ban.

Woman rescued from Whitstable waters

Woman rescued from Whitstable waters

A woman was rescued by a Whitstable RNLI lifeboat yesterday after she was found in the water next to a 17ft catamaran.

Disabled mum and sick daughter forced out of home... by mould

Disabled mum and sick daughter forced out of home... by mould

An epilepsy sufferer says she and her daughter have been driven out of their flat by leaks, mould and damp that have made their lives a "living hell".

Man arrested after going on rampage through town centre

Man arrested after going on rampage through town centre

A man was arrested in Faversham last night on suspicion of criminal damage and remains in custody.

New Sainsbury's store will be twice as big - and built on stilts

New Sainsbury's store will be twice as big - and built on stilts

Plans have been unveiled to move Canterbury's Sainsbury's supermarket to a bigger site - and replace it with a multiplex cinema and restaurants.

Clifford rubbishes merger idea

Clifford rubbishes merger idea

Jamie Clifford has laughed off a suggestion from former ECB chairman Lord MacLaurin that Kent could merge with Sussex.

Southall keen to 'freshen up' Belmont squad

Southall keen to 'freshen up' Belmont squad

Changes are imminent at Whitstable Town as manager Nicky Southall attempts to steer his under-performing side clear of relegation trouble.

Weekend prospects not looking good for Bay

Weekend prospects not looking good for Bay

Sam Denly is hoping Herne Bay’s Ryman League Division 1 South game against Three Bridges goes ahead at Winch’s Field on Saturday.

Accused 'stood and laughed during deadly attack on homeless man'

Accused 'stood and laughed during deadly attack on homeless man'

One of two men accused of killing a rough sleeper after an attack in a popular park "stood there laughing" during the assault, a jury heard.

Hollywood star wades into nude row

Hollywood star wades into nude row

A Captain America actress has caused a stir after saying it was a "shame" naturists were not welcome on a Kent beach.

Balsdon excited by GB contract

Balsdon excited by GB contract

Grace Balsdon is excited after being drafted into the GB hockey squad – and is already preparing for her full indoor international debut with England.

Council awards three-year contracts to festival organisers

Council awards three-year contracts to festival organisers

The Event Umbrella and Continental Drifts have been selected to take charge of the popular summer festivals.

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