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Whitstable protestor Jonathan Elliott is jailed after appealing his curfew

Whitstable protestor Jonathan Elliott is jailed after appealing his curfew

Judge Nigel Van Der Bijl sentenced Elliott for six weeks after reviewing his offence for placing stink bombs in the KCC election count.

Lecturer's £750k bid in uni ageism row

Lecturer's £750k bid in uni ageism row

A man who claims he was snubbed for a job at the University of Kent because he doesn't have a PhD has launched a £750,000 age discrimination claim.

Pillowcase burglar jailed

Pillowcase burglar jailed

A thief who was spotted carrying his plunder in a pillowcase after breaking into three homes in a single afternoon has been sentenced.

Cricket family gathers for Mike Denness service

Cricket family gathers for Mike Denness service

A service at Canterbury Cathedral today remembered former England and Kent captain Mike Denness, a "damn good player and a fine gentleman".

Runners in the pink

Runners in the pink

Thousands of women ran through the streets of Herne Bay for the annual Race for Life.

Mice cause Wingham house fire

Mice cause Wingham house fire

Rodents are being blamed for a major blaze which ripped through a roof space last night.

Full steam ahead for missing link

Full steam ahead for missing link

A planned extension to the light railway at Tenterden should attract thousands more visitors, it's been revealed.

'My life flashed before my eyes'

'My life flashed before my eyes'

A woman has thanked the rescuers who helped her when her car crashed and cut her free from the wreckage.

Man stored child sex images in 'Aladdin's Cave' file

Man stored child sex images in 'Aladdin's Cave' file

A paedophile who downloaded sex pictures of children and described the victims as 'jailbait' has been sent to prison.

Queen's final farewell to Kent soldiers

Queen's final farewell to Kent soldiers

The Queen visited Canterbury in 2013 to say her final farewell to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.

Clifford says Philander signing will give Kent fresh impetus

Clifford says Philander signing will give Kent fresh impetus

Kent Cricket chief executive Jamie Clifford believes the club have made a serious statement of intent by signing Vernon Philander.

Denly to work players hard

Denly to work players hard

When the Herne Bay squad report back for their first pre-season training session on Saturday they can expect no favours from new manager Sam Denly.

Kemp's recommendation helped Philander choose Kent

Kemp's recommendation helped Philander choose Kent

Vernon Philander has revealed how a conversation with a former Kent overseas player convinced him to make the move to the county.

Refreshed and focused on t20s

Refreshed and focused on t20s

Recalled Matt Coles says his two-week absence from Kent action has left him feeling refreshed and able to concentrate on the rest of the season.

Southall delighted with Stones duo

Southall delighted with Stones duo

Whitstable Town manager Nicky Southall has hailed his two new young signings from Maidstone, striker Charlie Smith and winger Josh Smith.

Turner excited about new season

Turner excited about new season

Faversham manager Ray Turner is excited about the start of a new campaign and hopes the pre-season opener against Gillingham will be a great occasion.

Homeless man set on fire

Homeless man set on fire

A rough sleeper was set alight by a passer-by as he bedded down for the night in a sleeping bag.

It's no yoke... these eggs are really blue!

It's no yoke... these eggs are really blue!

They used to come in just brown or white... now posh chickens at a Kent farm are encouraging buyers to shell out for blue eggs.

Queen to bid farewell to regiment

Queen to bid farewell to regiment

The Queen will witness a final parade of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on a visit to Howe Barracks in Canterbury today.

Comic Tony Law pulls out of Whitstable comedy show

Comic Tony Law pulls out of Whitstable comedy show

The Canadian stand-up has been replaced by Ben Norris for the OyOyster comedy show on Wednesday.

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