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Farming World equipment to be sold at auction

Farming World equipment to be sold at auction

Vintage farming equipment, an indoor soft play unit and a marquee to go under the hammer after popular attraction closes its doors.

Veterans' chance meet after 50 years

Veterans' chance meet after 50 years

As Kent marks Remembrance Day to honour the fallen, two Army veterans have told how they were reunited by chance after almost 50 years.

Developer puts hand in pocket to save town's Christmas

Developer puts hand in pocket to save town's Christmas

Dubbed the town with the worst lights and tree in Britain, Herne Bay comes back fighting.

Suspected drink-driver arrested after car flips over

Suspected drink-driver arrested after car flips over

A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car flipped onto its roof in an early-morning crash.

Couple keen to press on with vineyard

Couple keen to press on with vineyard

A corking new business is planning to transform part of the Kent countryside into a winery to produce high-quality sparkling wine.

Canterbury streak ended by comeback

Canterbury streak ended by comeback

Canterbury’s three-match winning streak in National 2 South came to a shuddering halt as they allowed hosts Shelford to come from behind to win 23-12.

Double success for city club

Double success for city club

Canterbury Ladies kept pace with Investec National Premier Division leaders Reading with a comprehensive 9-0 win at struggling Olton & West Warwicks.

Ex-nurse caught up in cannibal plot trial appears in court

Ex-nurse caught up in cannibal plot trial appears in court

A man arrested after his name emerged in the cannibal plot trial of a US policeman has today appeared in court accused of a string of offences.

'I pulled knife out of boyfriend's heart... but didn't phone 999'

'I pulled knife out of boyfriend's heart... but didn't phone 999'

A father-of-two killed when he plunged a knife into his own heart was left for 11 hours by his girlfriend who pulled the blade out, an inquest heard.

Starving abandoned kittens survive ordeal

Starving abandoned kittens survive ordeal

Five three-week-old kittens left starving when they were abandoned in the cold are on the road to recovery after being saved by chance.

Primark signs deal for new city store

Primark signs deal for new city store

Budget clothing chain will open in Canterbury next year.

Route for miles of pylons is revealed

Route for miles of pylons is revealed

The National Grid has today revealed which area of the Kent countryside it wants to cut through to build up to 70 electricity pylons.

Show Scoop you support his campaign

Show Scoop you support his campaign

Download our courageous canine's Pick Up The Poo poster and shame irresponsible dog owners

Woman stabs jealous lover in furious row over her text messages

Woman stabs jealous lover in furious row over her text messages

A woman plunged a knife into her lover during a row about text messages... before asking her dad to look after her baby so she could clean up blood.

Ex-policeman rifled through greetings cards in hunt for cash

Ex-policeman rifled through greetings cards in hunt for cash

A former police officer pocketed hundreds of pounds from customers' greeting cards to fund his gambling addiction while working as a postman.

Denly prepared to tackle leaders

Denly prepared to tackle leaders

Herne Bay’s return to form faces a stiff test when they travel to Ryman League, Division 1 South leaders Walton Casuals on Saturday.

Farrer aims for winning streak

Farrer aims for winning streak

Canterbury captain Michael Farrer has targeted a winning streak to finish the first half of their schedule and secure a place in the play-off race.

Long-term injuries take shine of Canterbury run

Long-term injuries take shine of Canterbury run

Canterbury head coach Andy Pratt says injuries have taken the gloss off the club’s fine run to within seven points of the top of National 2 South.

Southall hopes Trophy run inspires league recovery

Southall hopes Trophy run inspires league recovery

Whitstable Town manager Nicky Southall hopes his side’s Trophy form can spark a league winning run to prevent the need to “look over their shoulder.”

Turner pleased to see Town crowds grow

Turner pleased to see Town crowds grow

Faversham Town boss Ray Turner says despite his side's poor run of form, he is pleased that the club seems to be making progress off the field.

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