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Nurse cleared of abuse vows not to return to profession

Nurse cleared of abuse vows not to return to profession

A nurse acquitted of a sex assault says he is rebuilding his life... with no job and an uncertain future.

Cars damaged in 'crowbar' attack

Cars damaged in 'crowbar' attack

A man has been arrested after two black cars were damaged, including one having its windscreen smashed.

Violent end to 'car wash feud'

Violent end to 'car wash feud'

A man suffered serious head injuries when a suspected feud between rival car wash workers descended into violence.

Philander would come back to Kent

Philander would come back to Kent

Vernon Philander is keen to return as Kent’s overseas player next season because he feels his stint with the club will be “over too soon."

Armed police in hunt for gunman

Armed police in hunt for gunman

Firearms officers and a police helicopter launched a large-scale search last night after reports of a man with a gun.

Bell-Drummond looking to seize the moment

Bell-Drummond looking to seize the moment

Daniel Bell-Drummond says he will remember the week of his highest championship score and Friends Life t20 debut for years to come.

Claydon looking for final flourish

Claydon looking for final flourish

Mitchell Claydon says Kent's superb Friends Life t20 win at Hampshire Royals can give them the belief to finish the season strongly.

Turner wary of Kent promotion rivals

Turner wary of Kent promotion rivals

Ray Turner expects fierce competition from across Kent in his bid to lead Faversham on another charge for promotion in Ryman League, Division 1 South.

Floating tea bags brewing ghost fears

Floating tea bags brewing ghost fears

A shop owner was stunned to discover CCTV footage showing boxes of tea bags levitate off the shelves before crashing to the ground next to a customer.

Drifting into the arms of the law

Drifting into the arms of the law

Three young people got a ticking off by police after they got into difficulties in a dinghy off the Kent coast.

Man charged over attack as homeless man fights for life

Man charged over attack as homeless man fights for life

A man has appeared in court today over an attack in a park that has left a homeless man critically ill in hospital.

Angler hooks catch of a lifetime

Angler hooks catch of a lifetime

An angler has caught the first mako shark in UK waters for more than 40 years - 6ft long and weighing 194lb!

Woman hurt in underpass attack

Woman hurt in underpass attack

A man on a mountain bike assaulted a woman in an underpass after she refused to let him use her phone.

Baby cuts it fine to share royal birthday

Baby cuts it fine to share royal birthday

Little Lewis Spore was 22 minutes away from having an ordinary birthday, but a late-night dash ensured he shared the occasion with the future king.

Lettings crook targeted students

Lettings crook targeted students

A woman who ripped off students by pocketing rent instead of paying landlords has been locked up for a £60,000 scam.

PICTURES: Storm hits east Kent after hottest day for seven years

PICTURES: Storm hits east Kent after hottest day for seven years

People across the Canterbury district captured these stunning images as a thunderstorm struck early this morning.

Dozens of fish killed in sewage leak

Dozens of fish killed in sewage leak

A water firm has apologised after dozens of fish were killed when sewage flooded into a brook because of a pumping station failure.

Car flips in crash near supermarket

Car flips in crash near supermarket

A road was shut off by police after a car overturned onto its roof near a supermarket in Thanington.

City councillor dies after short illness

City councillor dies after short illness

Canterbury City Council has today announced the death of Seasalter councillor Mike Sharp.

Developers to announce £500,000 town centre investment

Developers to announce £500,000 town centre investment

The company behind plans for a Sainsbury's on the outskirts of a Kent town are expected to announce a major investment for the next three years

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