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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

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.

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