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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.

Pratt seeking success as Canterbury take on the Chin

Pratt seeking success as Canterbury take on the Chin

Andy Pratt says if Canterbury are going to stand a chance of promotion then they need to pick up wins in games like Saturday’s trip to Chinnor.

Town set to 'get back to work'

Town set to 'get back to work'

Ray Turner says it’s time for Faversham Town to ‘get back to work’ on mounting a second straight push for Ryman League Division 1 South promotion.

Wide pavement and Westgate Towers width restriction to stay

Wide pavement and Westgate Towers width restriction to stay

Overwhelming support to keep current St Dunstan's traffic arrangements in Canterbury wins approval.

A new voice is greeting early morning weekend listeners to kmfm

A new voice is greeting early morning weekend listeners to kmfm

Early starts are worth the effort, says kmfm's newest presenter Ben Pearce.

Firefighters tackle car blaze

Firefighters tackle car blaze

Fire crews are dealing with a car on fire in Faversham this afternoon.

Police name man who died in mystery bike fall

Police name man who died in mystery bike fall

A 69-year-old who died following a fall from his bicycle has been named today as Lennie Stevens.

Record-breaking audiences enjoy popular panto

Record-breaking audiences enjoy popular panto

Thousands flock to see show starring EastEnders actress Samantha Womack.

Grammar school teacher kissed former pupil on cinema date

Grammar school teacher kissed former pupil on cinema date

A school hired a religious studies teacher while he faced a conduct hearing for dating and kissing a female pupil he had previously taught.

Council no longer collecting recycling sacks

Council no longer collecting recycling sacks

Plastic recycling sacks will no longer be collected by Canterbury City Council, as residents are asked to use bins and boxes instead.

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