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Teen ‘chased, punched and robbed’ in city centre

Teen ‘chased, punched and robbed’ in city centre

Witnesses are being sought after a teenage boy was allegedly chased by a group before being assaulted and robbed.

Kent’s Cook wants to carry on coaching

Kent’s Cook wants to carry on coaching

Soon-to-be Kent director of cricket Simon Cook still thinks there is life in his coaching legs.

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Returning to the big time

Returning to the big time

Years of hard work paid off for Canterbury as they sealed a Kent League Premier Division return as Championship champions.

Social media star gets 1.2m views in less than 24 hours on new video shot in Kent

Social media star gets 1.2m views in less than 24 hours on new video shot in Kent

A well-known content creator has received more than 50,000 likes and 1.2 million views in less than 24 hours on a recent video shot in Kent.

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Hotels reopening to public after two years housing Afghan refugees

Hotels reopening to public after two years housing Afghan refugees

Hotels used to accommodate refugees fleeing the Taliban for the past two years are set to open to the public again after being a haven for hundreds.

Firefighters battle barn blaze in village

Firefighters battle barn blaze in village

A barn caught ablaze in a village prompting fire crews to attend the scene.

Bin strikes end after 67 days as workers accept ‘bumper’ pay deal

Bin strikes end after 67 days as workers accept ‘bumper’ pay deal

Bin strikes in a Kent district have finally ended after 67 days as workers have agreed to accept an improved pay offer.

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Empty murder-suicide shop taken on by mum and daughter

Empty murder-suicide shop taken on by mum and daughter

A former tattoo parlour which was the scene of a shocking murder-suicide involving a husband and wife is set to reopen as a flower shop.

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Volleyball players set for national test

Volleyball players set for national test

A club’s senior men’s side will play in the National Volleyball League for the first time this season - supported by French friends.

Kent’s Crawley to captain England!

Kent’s Crawley to captain England!

Batsman Zak Crawley is set to join an extremely select group of Kent men’s players to have captained England this month.

Tributes to former city councillor and campaigner

Tributes to former city councillor and campaigner

A campaigner who fought for gay rights and the preservation of his home city has died.

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India international joins Kent

India international joins Kent

An overseas leg-spinner is to join Kent for the final three matches of their County Championship run-in.

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Historic gateway to iconic site reopens after ‘tidal wave of anger’

Historic gateway to iconic site reopens after ‘tidal wave of anger’

A gateway to Canterbury Cathedral’s Precints has been re-opened to the public, following a furious protest by residents.

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Main road closed after car bursts into flames

Main road closed after car bursts into flames

A vehicle that burst into flames has forced a major road to close on one of the hottest days of the year.

Weeks of overnight closures on 10-mile stretch of A2

Weeks of overnight closures on 10-mile stretch of A2

A 10-mile stretch of the A2 is set for weeks of overnight closures as part of an extensive resurfacing scheme.

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'We're struggling with the fact she's no longer with us'

'We're struggling with the fact she's no longer with us'

The family of a suspected murder victim have paid tribute to the mum, describing her as a “trailblazer in life.”

£700 ‘bonus’ payments to staff still working during bin strikes

£700 ‘bonus’ payments to staff still working during bin strikes

A council waste contractor has defended its decision to pay non-striking binmen a £700 ‘bonus’ for their extra efforts during industrial action.

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Cornish bakery opens in bid to take on Greggs

Cornish bakery opens in bid to take on Greggs

A Cornish-inspired bakery has opened its doors for the first time today at a brand-new Kent location.

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Heat-health alert stepped up as county prepares to swelter

Heat-health alert stepped up as county prepares to swelter

Kent’s heat-health alert has been upgraded from yellow to amber amid spiking temperatures.

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New Kent director of cricket appointed

New Kent director of cricket appointed

Kent’s new director of cricket has been named - and it’s someone already part of their coaching staff.

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