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Not such a long stretch as university set to buy prison site

Not such a long stretch as university set to buy prison site

Students could bed down in a prison that's housed some of Britain's most dangerous criminals as a university is set to buy the site for accommodation.

Extreme weather blamed for M2 sinkhole travel chaos

Extreme weather blamed for M2 sinkhole travel chaos

The recent extreme weather has been blamed for the huge M2 sinkhole, which is causing travel misery for thousands.

Police don't have time for 'fag patrol'

Police don't have time for 'fag patrol'

A Kent MP has slammed the 'nanny state' for voting to criminalise smoking in cars carrying children, branding the move "unenforceable".

Police call for calm after reports of man approaching youngsters

Police call for calm after reports of man approaching youngsters

Officers say three incidents of odd behaviour by driver of a white van have been reported over the weekend.

Police step up patrols after white van man alert

Police step up patrols after white van man alert

Police have been alerted after a white van is said to have followed a young boy on his way to school.

‘Time to make the owners repair this hideous eyesore’

‘Time to make the owners repair this hideous eyesore’

Campaigners are calling for action on a derelict former seafront pub which they say is damaging tourism prospects in the town.

Man locked up for sexual abuse after grabbing schoolgirl in street

Man locked up for sexual abuse after grabbing schoolgirl in street

A teenager is behind bars after sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl when he saw her talking with friends.

City club suffer double frustration

City club suffer double frustration

There was frustration for Canterbury’s men and women in National Premier Division hockey action this weekend.

Clinical Canterbury see-off Exmouth

Clinical Canterbury see-off Exmouth

Canterbury strengthened their grip on the promotion play-off spot in National 2 South with a 32-7 win over basement-boys Exmouth.

Behind closed doors.... at the UK's only commercial venom lab

Behind closed doors.... at the UK's only commercial venom lab

A lab in Kent is home to some of the world's most venomous creatures... and some of the bravest technicians.

Man rescued from flood hit river

Man rescued from flood hit river

A firefighter has pulled a man to safety from a swollen and fast moving river after he got trapped under a bridge.

Villages south of Canterbury are on a "knife edge" from flooding

Villages south of Canterbury are on a "knife edge" from flooding

Parish council chairman slams sight-seeing drivers who are adding to misery by speeding through floodwaters.

Learner's 70mph police chase at night... with his lights off

Learner's 70mph police chase at night... with his lights off

A learner "driving blind" at night with his lights off led police on a 70mph car chase after a row with a former lover.

Biker who killed dog walker on crossing walks free

Biker who killed dog walker on crossing walks free

A learner motorcyclist has been given a suspended sentence after knocking down and killing a man on a pedestrian crossing.

Man with 'Mickey Mouse' hairstyle pulls knife on strangers

Man with 'Mickey Mouse' hairstyle pulls knife on strangers

A man with an Afro hairstyle tied in bunches "like Mickey Mouse ears" has pulled a knife on a group of friends in the street.

Apprentice star taken to court over bills

Apprentice star taken to court over bills

Kent-based Apprentice winner Stella English has been hit with a small claims demand for £750 she allegedly owes over a failed event she promoted.

‘Highs’ shop anger – legal but lethal?

‘Highs’ shop anger – legal but lethal?

Kent is set to cement its dubious reputation as a legal high shop stronghold... as a new store opens up this week.

Teacher hurt in 20ft horror fall as safety railing gives way

Teacher hurt in 20ft horror fall as safety railing gives way

Stunned schoolchildren watched in horror as a teacher landed on her head when she toppled backwards 20ft onto a road through a broken rail.

Shop owner won't sell legal highs after online threats

Shop owner won't sell legal highs after online threats

A businessman who considered selling legal highs has backtracked after receiving threats and being criticised by angry Facebook campaigners.

Water rushes into homes as flooding continues

Water rushes into homes as flooding continues

Homes have been flooded as the deluge worsens and water levels continue to rise.

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