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Lottery win for Whitstable woman

Lottery win for Whitstable woman

A lucky lottery winner who celebrates her birthday this week won almost £8,000 in a charity draw - a week after she entered.

'I couldn't cuddle dying partner'

'I couldn't cuddle dying partner'

A pensioner's told how she was prevented from hugging her partner as he died... because police were at his bedside.

Flood warning for villages along the River Nailbourne after heavy rain

Flood warning for villages along the River Nailbourne after heavy rain

Residents living alongside the River Nailbourne from Barham to Wickhambreaux have been warned to expect floods.

37st man: ‘I had to diet or die!’

37st man: ‘I had to diet or die!’

A hospital porter who ballooned to a massive 37 stone believes he has saved his life by ditching a daily diet of 20 pints of beer and 16 sausages.

Jackknifed lorry causes delays

Jackknifed lorry causes delays

A lorry has jackknifed on a busy stretch of road this morning, causing rush hour delays.

New operator sought for under-fire Faversham Hop Festival

New operator sought for under-fire Faversham Hop Festival

Local people with professional help are best placed to run festival, insists director David Thompson as Swale Borough Council invites bids.

Shock as popular Darren dies suddenly

Shock as popular Darren dies suddenly

Family and friends of Strode Park client Darren Brazier, 31, have paid tribute to the sports fan, describing him as "the life and soul of the party".

Teenage skier Knight picked for Winter Paralympics

Teenage skier Knight picked for Winter Paralympics

Visually impaired teenager Millie Knight has been called up to represent Great Britain at the Winter Paralympics in Sochi, Russia.

Guilty: Second conviction after man killed in city park attack

Guilty: Second conviction after man killed in city park attack

Jurors have today taken just two hours to convict a second man of the manslaughter of a rough sleeper - after his friend admitted the same charge.

Nursed back to health - and the wild

Nursed back to health - and the wild

A seal pup has been released back into the wild thanks to an animal sanctuary after being found ill and stranded for two days on a beach.

Coroner hit with formal warning over tragic teen's inquest delays

Coroner hit with formal warning over tragic teen's inquest delays

A coroner has been officially reprimanded after a teenager's family complained it took her more than five years to complete an inquest into his death.

Turner eyes strong finish

Turner eyes strong finish

Faversham manager Ray Turner is seeking to channel the spirit of 2013 in the Ryman League, Division 1 South run-in.

Hockey chairman hails youngsters' national double

Hockey chairman hails youngsters' national double

Canterbury Hockey Club chairman John Hinchliff has paid tribute to the boys’ under-16 and under-18 teams after both clinched national indoor titles.

Denly: Fans' criticism has been harsh

Denly: Fans' criticism has been harsh

Sam Denly feels supporters have been too quick to criticise his young side.

Pratt ready for Titanic contest

Pratt ready for Titanic contest

Canterbury Rugby Club head coach Andy Pratt is ready for another head-to-head with a National 2 South promotion play-off rival this weekend.

Southall hopes draw is turning point

Southall hopes draw is turning point

Nicky Southall hopes Whitstable Town’s fortunes will change after they ended their five-match losing streak against Faversham in midweek.

Council back calls for Canterbury village green

Council back calls for Canterbury village green

Kingsmead Field should be given protected status to remove any doubts over its future argue councillors.

Girl choristers will bring a new tone to music at Canterbury Cathedral

Girl choristers will bring a new tone to music at Canterbury Cathedral

The 16-strong new girls' choir will give their first performance at Evensong on Saturday

'Tis a pity we's a Hoare! Anger as village sign defaced with obscenity

'Tis a pity we's a Hoare! Anger as village sign defaced with obscenity

People living in the village of Oare have been left shocked after a cheeky vandal defaced their sign with a misspelt obscenity.

Pensioner to be deported after gay sex charges dropped

Pensioner to be deported after gay sex charges dropped

A Kent man who faced prison in Uganda over gay sex photos is to be deported within hours after all the charges were dropped today.

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