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Sarah Beeny show begins TV dream

Sarah Beeny show begins TV dream

An interior designer is hoping she has taken the first step towards a career on the box after decorating a home on a budget for a Channel 4 programme.

Trio treated after kitchen blazes

Trio treated after kitchen blazes

Three people have been treated by paramedics after breathing in smoke from two kitchen fires.

Under-fire care home 'reeked of urine'

Under-fire care home 'reeked of urine'

A Whitstable nursing home has been threatened with criminal sanctions and even closure after a damning inspection.

Woman injured in crossing crash

Woman injured in crossing crash

A woman has been taken to hospital after she is believed to have been knocked down by a motorbike at a pedestrian crossing.

Mum's car erupts into fireball in street

Mum's car erupts into fireball in street

This is the moment firefighters battled to control a fierce blaze after a mother's car mysteriously went up in flames early today.

Electric car charging points a damp squib

Electric car charging points a damp squib

Charging points for cars across Canterbury have been used just four times in a year, it's been revealed.

Joy for girl who can't play with toys

Joy for girl who can't play with toys

A girl who can't play with normal toys has been thrown a lifeline by a charity.

Selfish motorists drive disabled dad to sleep in his car

Selfish motorists drive disabled dad to sleep in his car

A disabled dad - who can only walk 10ft on crutches - is forced to sleep in his car because others park in his bay.

Jones: Still plenty of cricket left in me

Jones: Still plenty of cricket left in me

Geraint Jones admits he has had a “bit of a down year” but says he hopes to finish the season strongly and set himself up for his 14th year with Kent.

University kills hundreds of animals in experiments

University kills hundreds of animals in experiments

More than 200 mice have been killed in the last three years as a result of experiments carried out by the University of Kent, it's been revealed.

'Jailed knife thug should serve longer for Facebook boasts'

'Jailed knife thug should serve longer for Facebook boasts'

A furious MP has written to the Justice Secretary urging him to take tough action against a prisoner who posted pictures online from his cell.

Rower Ritchie back in men's eight for World Championships

Rower Ritchie back in men's eight for World Championships

Herne Bay’s Dan Ritchie flies out to Korea this week ahead of the World Championships in Chungju.

Cowdrey's delight at 'brilliant' Yorkshire Bank40 debut

Cowdrey's delight at 'brilliant' Yorkshire Bank40 debut

Fabian Cowdrey celebrated his Yorkshire Bank 40 debut with a spectacular 30-ball half-century in the 39-run win over Worcestershire.

Hockey club duo poised for debuts in Holland

Hockey club duo poised for debuts in Holland

Canterbury Hockey Club’s men will use this weekend’s pre-season tournament in Rotterdam to “bed in” their two latest signings.

Slow start leaves Southall frustrated

Slow start leaves Southall frustrated

Nicky Southall says it’s imperative his Whitstable Town side do not suffer a second straight home defeat when they host Chipstead on Saturday.

Tredwell admits Kent must go for broke

Tredwell admits Kent must go for broke

Skipper James Tredwell says Kent will be aggressive as they seek to keep alive their slim hopes of making the semi-finals of the Yorkshire Bank 40.

Turner remains upbeat despite losing start

Turner remains upbeat despite losing start

Faversham manager Ray Turner says he won’t get carried away despite seeing his much-fancied Town team begin their season with two defeats.

Denly: Performances have been better than results

Denly: Performances have been better than results

Herne Bay may have only taken one point from their opening two league games but manager Sam Denly is feeling far from despondent.

Facebook boasts of jailed knife thug... from his prison cell

Facebook boasts of jailed knife thug... from his prison cell

A violent criminal has been bragging on Facebook about his cushy life.....as he spends time behind bars.

Firefighters tackle eight-acre grass blaze in Canterbury

Firefighters tackle eight-acre grass blaze in Canterbury

Turntable ladder used to douse flames as blaze spreads across scrubland near Canterbury Golf Club - for the second time in 24 hours

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