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OAP arrested after alleged gun threat

OAP arrested after alleged gun threat

A man in his 70s was arrested last night after armed police swooped on his home following claims he threatened a neighbour with a gun.

At odds over royal gamble shambles

At odds over royal gamble shambles

A punter is furious that a bookmaker is refusing to pay out for a £550 bet he won on the colour of the Queen's outfit.

Tredwell says youngsters will continue to get their chance

Tredwell says youngsters will continue to get their chance

James Tredwell accepts Kent’s policy of picking youngsters means they may not win as many games as they would like but they will remain true to it.

Drink drive charge after car flips on Old Thanet Way

Drink drive charge after car flips on Old Thanet Way

A man has today been charged with drink driving after a crash in Herne Bay last night.

Horror as wife dies in flames

Horror as wife dies in flames

A man has described the horrific moment he ran back to his house to find his wife engulfed in flames after setting herself on fire.

Man wanted over doorman attack

Man wanted over doorman attack

CCTV images have been released of a man police want to speak to about an assault on a nightclub bouncer.

Tennis ace Djokovic helps re-home dog

Tennis ace Djokovic helps re-home dog

World number one tennis star Novak Djokovic has helped to find a homeless hound its perfect match with a family from Kent.

Caped crusader helps female drivers

Caped crusader helps female drivers

A superhero called Parallel Parking Man is ready to help female drivers struggling to reverse into tricky spaces.

Bay sign ex-Gillingham and Notts County forward O'Connell

Bay sign ex-Gillingham and Notts County forward O'Connell

Herne Bay manager Sam Denly has added to his squad ahead of the Ryman League Division 1 South season by signing Jamie O'Connell.

Couple became drugs ringleaders after death of two daughters

Couple became drugs ringleaders after death of two daughters

A couple facing jail for organising a huge cannabis farming operation turned to crime when they tragically lost two children, it has emerged.

Jenner quick to impress Town boss Turner

Jenner quick to impress Town boss Turner

Faversham boss Ray Turner was impressed by new midfielder Michael Jenner’s debut in the entertaining pre-season defeat to Gillingham on Saturday.

Northeast looking to find winning formula

Northeast looking to find winning formula

Sam Northeast said his highest t20 score for Kent was “meaningless” but he hopes to make a match-winning contribution against Essex on Friday.

Town youngsters catch Southall's eye

Town youngsters catch Southall's eye

Whitstable Town manager Nicky Southall praised several of his squad’s youngsters after their opening pre-season against Dagenham & Redbridge.

Worst levels of bullying at university

Worst levels of bullying at university

One in five employees at Canterbury Christ Church university are "always or often" the victims of workplace bullying, a damning report has revealed.

Billings keen to learn on the job

Billings keen to learn on the job

Sam Billings says he hasn’t got time to enjoy being handed the gloves for Kent Spitfires’ t20 campaign because he knows Geraint Jones wants them back.

Canterbury hockey coach Browne given national accolade

Canterbury hockey coach Browne given national accolade

Kwan Browne’s achievement in leading Canterbury Hockey Club’s men into the EHL's top three last season has earned him a national coaching award.

City actor's own spoof video gets seven million hits

City actor's own spoof video gets seven million hits

A clip of Canterbury actor Orlando Bloom singing over a YouTube video of his character Legolas has been posted online by Hobbit director Peter Jackson

Council makes video to explain confusing bin system

Council makes video to explain confusing bin system

Canterbury City Council has produced a QVC-style YouTube clip to explain its controversial new waste collection system.

Drugs couple face jail after extradition

Drugs couple face jail after extradition

A husband and wife who fled to the Costa Del Sol are facing long jail sentences over a multi-million pound cannabis production empire.

Two crashes cause delays in Canterbury

Two crashes cause delays in Canterbury

Two crashes in Nackington Road are causing rush-hour delays in Canterbury

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