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The ‘daddy’ in and out the ring!

The ‘daddy’ in and out the ring!

It has been a hectic year for Canterbury’s professional boxer Brandan Olbrechts - in and out of the ring.

Bowler signs new Kent contract

Bowler signs new Kent contract

Fast bowler Nathan Gilchrist has extended his Kent contract.

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

An inquest has heard how police and paramedics tried to save the life of a 23-year-old stabbed in the chest in a late-night high street attack.

Blake’s legacy still adds up

Blake’s legacy still adds up

Analyst Carrick Blake is still having an influence on how Canterbury Rugby Club operate - even after leaving the club.

Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

A dad-of-eight who became an “icon” through his 13 years working at Poundland has tragically died the night before a landmark birthday.

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Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

A former cathedral dean whose morning prayer videos featuring his crafty cats went viral has died.

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

An animal park owner has bid an emotional farewell to two lions he helped hand-rear with his daughter.

Kent’s new ‘leadership model’ for 2025

Kent’s new ‘leadership model’ for 2025

Two former Kent men’s players have been confirmed as part of the club’s staff as part of Kent Women’s “leadership model” for their 2025 campaign.

Delays to bin collections after dustcart crashes

Delays to bin collections after dustcart crashes

Residents face disruption to bin collections this week after a recycling lorry crashed.

Delays on dual carriageways after multi-vehicle smash

Delays on dual carriageways after multi-vehicle smash

Reports of a multi-vehicle smash at a motorway junction sparked queues on two dual carriageways.

Concerns intensify over missing Hamish last seen six days ago

Concerns intensify over missing Hamish last seen six days ago

Concerns are growing for a missing man last seen six days ago.

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

Plans to open a fish and chip shop less than 100 yards away from two similar firms in the shell of an empty dessert restaurant have been submitted.

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Sexual predator followed and groped women and girls in streets

Sexual predator followed and groped women and girls in streets

A sexual predator who followed women and girls around streets before attempting to touch and grab them has been jailed.

Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

Owners of buildings in five areas of ancient woodland in Kent have been ordered to tear them down.

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Club’s road to Portugal

Club’s road to Portugal

Young players at Canterbury Rugby Club are starting to fundraise ahead of an international festival.

Race to return with fresh backing

Race to return with fresh backing

The Canterbury 10-Mile Road Race, organised by Invicta East Kent AC, will return under a new title sponsor in 2025.

£41m link road project delayed again

£41m link road project delayed again

A controversial £41m highway project has been delayed again by at least another 18 months because of potential funding hiccups.

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Racist thug adopted boxing stance and said 'c'mon, c'mon' to Aldi security guard

Racist thug adopted boxing stance and said 'c'mon, c'mon' to Aldi security guard

A racist thug adopted a boxing stance and said “c'mon, c'mon” to an Aldi security guard escorting him from a store.

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Inside the ‘unrecognisable’ leisure centre after £8m revamp

Inside the ‘unrecognisable’ leisure centre after £8m revamp

A leisure centre’s £8 million transformation four years in the making is finally complete, with bosses celebrating the reopening of the popular venue.

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Rape investigation at children’s playground

Rape investigation at children’s playground

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a woman says she was raped in a children’s playground last night.

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