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Wilson thrilled with semi-final berth

Wilson thrilled with semi-final berth

Canterbury Ladies player-coach Jen Wilson ecstatic to make national indoor semi-finals, despite a weekend which saw them borrow equipment from rivals.

Teen biker faces custody after fatal crash on crossing

Teen biker faces custody after fatal crash on crossing

A motorcyclist who caused a pedestrian's death on a crossing through careless driving could be put behind bars.

Pal's horror as man 'attacked twice' over wife-beating taunts

Pal's horror as man 'attacked twice' over wife-beating taunts

A woman has told a court how a homeless alcoholic was severely beaten in a peace park over claims he was a wife beater.

Jurors shown park where homeless man brutally attacked

Jurors shown park where homeless man brutally attacked

A crown court jury have been to the scene where a man was beaten unconscious and left with injuries so severe he later died.

Thug finally behind bars... eight years after soldier brawl

Thug finally behind bars... eight years after soldier brawl

Justice has caught up with a thug who went on the run eight years ago after being charged with a brawl at Kent barracks in which a soldier was kicked.

Pensioners in big rented homes should give them to young families: MP

Pensioners in big rented homes should give them to young families: MP

A Kent MP has predicted pain for generations of young families to come unless a solution is found to the housing crisis.

Celebrating a special Bagpuss birthday

Celebrating a special Bagpuss birthday

A series of stamps has been released today to help celebrate the 40th birthday of classic Kent children's TV creation Bagpuss.

City councillor loses fight with cancer

City councillor loses fight with cancer

Tory veteran Bill Oakey has died just a month after attending his last meeting.

Dad-of-five takes charge of policing in east Kent

Dad-of-five takes charge of policing in east Kent

A top cop has vowed to cut crime and catch criminals while praising the bravery of his officers.

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.

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