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Kent League bowler claims wicket of England captain in Ashes warm-up

Kent League bowler claims wicket of England captain in Ashes warm-up

A Kent League cricketer is celebrating the scalp of England captain Alastair Cook in the tourists’ latest warm-up match before the start of the Ashes.

Owner devastated as Daisy dies in his arms

Owner devastated as Daisy dies in his arms

The city has joined Tony Hickson in mourning, after his beloved Harlequin Great Dane - a familiar sight in Canterbury - died in his arms.

Teenager makes her mark for city club

Teenager makes her mark for city club

Canterbury prospect Lizzie Neal became one of the youngest goalscorers in top-flight history as she netted on her debut – a month after turning 15.

Turner hoping for Sussex success

Turner hoping for Sussex success

Boss Ray Turner is hoping Faversham Town’s nightmare run ouside Kent finally comes to an end when they travel to struggling Eastbourne Town.

Ready for the jungle? Apprentice star spotted buying adventure clothing

Ready for the jungle? Apprentice star spotted buying adventure clothing

A former winner of The Apprentice tipped to join the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up has been pictured buying adventure gear in Kent.

Jail for 'monster' who groomed girl before sexual abuse

Jail for 'monster' who groomed girl before sexual abuse

An abuser who groomed a young girl in a 'deeply abhorrent' way has been jailed for 12 years.

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after attack

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after attack

Police have launched an investigation after a man was taken to hospital with head injuries.

'You're fired!': Apprentice candidate barred from running firm over £12k fraud

'You're fired!': Apprentice candidate barred from running firm over £12k fraud

A man who told makers of The Apprentice he would have no regrets at committing fraud has been banned from running a company after a £12,000 VAT scam.

Cash-strapped future lies ahead for clairvoyant who conned £114k

Cash-strapped future lies ahead for clairvoyant who conned £114k

A medium who falsely claimed up to £114,000 in benefits could not have predicted her fate... after avoiding a spell behind bars.

Faversham's minor injuries unit set to close

Faversham's minor injuries unit set to close

Axe falls on service based in town's Cottage Hospital stoking fears that could close too

Show filmed in Canterbury to be screened tonight

Show filmed in Canterbury to be screened tonight

TV finance guru Martin Lewis returned to Canterbury to film his Money Show, which is due to be screened on ITV this evening.

Boy arrested after knife found at school

Boy arrested after knife found at school

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of taking a knife into a school for children with learning and behavioural difficulties today.

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.

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