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Double blow as flood-struck pub damaged in blaze

Double blow as flood-struck pub damaged in blaze

A pub's landlords were today counting the cost after a blaze struck as they were repairing damage caused in December's floods.

Improve parking at schools before someone dies, say firefighters

Improve parking at schools before someone dies, say firefighters

Crews want drivers to stop parking inconsiderately by school gates and blocking routes for fire engines, before lives are lost.

Kent football mourns the death of Roy Vinter

Kent football mourns the death of Roy Vinter

The Southern Counties East League are mourning the loss of their president Roy Vinter who died on Friday aged 76 following a long illness.

City club edged out in Cornwall

City club edged out in Cornwall

Canterbury’s National 2 South promotion chances were dealt a blow as they slipped to an 18-6 defeat at Launceston on Saturday.

Delays after crash on the A2

Delays after crash on the A2

Drivers are warned of delays after two cars collided on the A2 between Faversham and Canterbury.

New office for BT staff

New office for BT staff

About 100 workers are relocating after the company moved its technical and engineering operations to a new business park.

Injured cyclist found in road

Injured cyclist found in road

A cyclist found lying in the road has been airlifted to hospital.

Morrisons sets its sights on Whitstable

Morrisons sets its sights on Whitstable

The supermarket giant wants to open a new Morrisons M Local store in Whitstable, creating as many as 20 jobs.

'Drunk' girl, 12, unconscious in street

'Drunk' girl, 12, unconscious in street

A 'drunk' 12-year-old girl was said to be unconscious and then abusive to 999 crews who tried to help her in a city street.

Firefighters race to chip shop blaze

Firefighters race to chip shop blaze

Crews used breathing apparatus while tackling a chimney fire in a popular high street

Browne set for battle with Kent rivals for Wembley spot

Browne set for battle with Kent rivals for Wembley spot

Player-coach Kwan Browne is looking forward to battling it out with Kent rivals Holcombe and Sevenoaks for a place at Wembley.

City club face Cornish test

City club face Cornish test

Andy Pratt says Canterbury “have a target on their back” as their National 2 South season resumes with arguably their hardest game.

Sick animal hater 'leaves biscuits' near broken glass

Sick animal hater 'leaves biscuits' near broken glass

A twisted dog hater is believed to have left dog biscuits in a deliberate bid to lure animals to walk on broken glass.

Denly 'frustrated' by Bay inactivity

Denly 'frustrated' by Bay inactivity

Herne Bay manager Sam Denly admitted to frustration after their festive schedule was ruined by the weather.

Driver injured after accident on the M2 near Faversham

Driver injured after accident on the M2 near Faversham

A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after losing control of his truck

Funeral of much-loved Canterbury man to take place next week

Funeral of much-loved Canterbury man to take place next week

Family and friends of dad Robert Wellstead will gather at Barham Crematorium on Tuesday

Oystermen hold onto Heard

Oystermen hold onto Heard

Nicky Southall predicts a bright future for Whitstable Town youngster Scott Heard who has signed a new contract after interest from higher levels.

Teenager rescued from broken-down dinghy

Teenager rescued from broken-down dinghy

Lifeboat crews raced to help a 17-year-old after the engine failed in his boat.

Turner happy to be chased

Turner happy to be chased

Ray Turner would rather Faversham Town had points on the board than be playing catch-up in the Ryman League, Division 1 South promotion race.

Man wearing hi-vis jacket dies after being struck by a car

Man wearing hi-vis jacket dies after being struck by a car

An 83-year-old man in a high-visibility jacket has died after being struck by a car when crossing the road.

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