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Archbishop to christen Prince George

Archbishop to christen Prince George

The Archbishop of Canterbury will christen Prince George - the third in line to the throne - next month, it has been revealed today.

Fraudster tried to give speeding points to disabled widow

Fraudster tried to give speeding points to disabled widow

A crooked financial adviser who carried out a £300,000 fraud tried to give his speeding points to a disabled pensioner without her knowledge.

Boss to win college pay-out over 'intimidation by ex-Army instructor'

Boss to win college pay-out over 'intimidation by ex-Army instructor'

An ex-college boss said to have faced a "hostile" environment from an "egotistical" colleague is in line for a £70,000 pay-out after a tribunal.

Heartless commuters step over man after he suffers heart attack

Heartless commuters step over man after he suffers heart attack

Train passengers rushing to get to work have been criticised for stepping over a man as he lay sprawled on stairs after suffering a heart attack.

Unlikely hero Peacock shocked by penalty save

Unlikely hero Peacock shocked by penalty save

Makeshift keeper James Peacock admitted he was in shock after saving a penalty which earned Faversham a hard-fought point against Whitstable.

Turner excited about prospect of Cup history

Turner excited about prospect of Cup history

Ray Turner couldn’t hide his excitement as his Faversham side prepare for a potentially historic FA Cup trip to Horsham on Sunday afternoon.

denly welcomes return of the King

denly welcomes return of the King

Herne Bay manager Sam Denly’s disappointment at losing to Hastings United on Tuesday night was mitigated by the return of Stuart King to the club.

Southall vows to rung changes for cup encounters

Southall vows to rung changes for cup encounters

Nicky Southall has pledged to ring the changes as his side take a three-game break from Ryman League action this week.

City club aiming for three out of three

City club aiming for three out of three

Jen Wilson says victory in the early-season Investec National Premier Division clash of the top-two would be a statement win for Canterbury.

Farrer hopes city club will bounce back

Farrer hopes city club will bounce back

Canterbury Hockey Club skipper Michael Farrer hopes their 9-1 home defeat to East Grinstead will prove to be a turning point in their season.

Apprentice star wins legal battle against Lord Sugar after pleading poverty

Apprentice star wins legal battle against Lord Sugar after pleading poverty

An-ex Apprentice winner from Kent does not need to pay Lord Sugar £35,000 in legal costs after telling a tribunal she has just £200 in the bank.

Spurned lover drives mum's car into salon in £50k crash

Spurned lover drives mum's car into salon in £50k crash

A drink-driver took his mum's car after a row with his girlfriend and careered into a beauty salon, leaving a trail of destruction and £50,000 damage.

Public meeting on traffic trial sends out resounding message

Public meeting on traffic trial sends out resounding message

Debate organised by the Kentish Gazette results in unanimous vote against return of controversial traffic scheme around Canterbury's Westgate Towers

Cannabishop! Why bishop slept in tent promoting cannabis

Cannabishop! Why bishop slept in tent promoting cannabis

Leading dignitaries bedded down in bright yellow tents marked with a cannabis leaf and the words "keep on the grass" in a charity sleep-out.

Jail for couple with tragic past after huge drugs ring downfall

Jail for couple with tragic past after huge drugs ring downfall

A husband and wife who became ringleaders of a multi-million pound drug production empire after the death of two daughters have been jailed.

Most wanted fugitive behind bars after decade on run

Most wanted fugitive behind bars after decade on run

One of Britain's most wanted fugitives has finally been jailed after vanishing for 10 years before he could be sentenced for drug smuggling in Kent.

Reptile Rex enjoys walk on rec

Reptile Rex enjoys walk on rec

An unusual sight has been turning heads among the dog walkers at a recreation ground - a lizard being taken for a walk on a lead.

Six-man nightclub attack may have been filmed

Six-man nightclub attack may have been filmed

Police want to speak to someone who may have captured an alleged assault in Canterbury on camera.

Traffic chaos as lorry hits railway bridge

Traffic chaos as lorry hits railway bridge

Police have shut a road in both directions after an artic truck struck a railway bridge.

A whisker away from catastrophe...

A whisker away from catastrophe...

Firefighters have reunited a relieved couple with their pet cat - after he got stuck up the chimney.

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