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Jewellers raided in ‘violent break-in'

Jewellers raided in ‘violent break-in'

A jewellers was targetted during the early hours of the morning in a “violent break-in” which has left owners counting the cost.

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Bell-Drummond steers Spitfires to much-needed win

Bell-Drummond steers Spitfires to much-needed win

Daniel Bell-Drummond hopes Kent Spitfires’ convincing win over Hampshire Hawks on Friday night will “turn the page” on their Vitality Blast campaign.

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Teachers at Britain’s oldest school to strike for first time ever

Teachers at Britain’s oldest school to strike for first time ever

Teachers at a Kent school founded more than 1,400 years ago are set to walk out for the first time in its history.

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Bridges and walkway to view wild bison approved

Bridges and walkway to view wild bison approved

A £250,000 project to allow bison cross the road and explore a wider grazing while also allowing the public to view the animals has been approved.

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New designs revealed for plans to expand controversial 400-home estate

New designs revealed for plans to expand controversial 400-home estate

Proposals for the expansion of a 400-home development put on hold more than a year ago have returned after new designs were unveiled.

Two week bin strike called off as talks commence

Two week bin strike called off as talks commence

Strike action by refuse workers has been called off amid fears bin collections could be heavily disrupted.

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Spitfires shot down again

Spitfires shot down again

It’s now five defeats on the spin in the T20 Blast after Kent came up short against Essex.

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Man jailed for raping 12-year-old girl in park

Man jailed for raping 12-year-old girl in park

A man has been sent to prison for three years after raping a 12-year-old girl in a park when he was 18.

Everything you need to know about Canterbury Pride - from huge stars to extra day

Everything you need to know about Canterbury Pride - from huge stars to extra day

Canterbury Pride returns this weekend with an extra day, and thousands are expected to flock to the city to cheer on pop singers and beloved TV stars.

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The Kent high street losing major chains - but gaining indie shops

The Kent high street losing major chains - but gaining indie shops

As town centres continue to struggle, one area seems to be bucking the trend as independent shops flourish, but is it enough to revitalise the city?

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Villagers back bid for quirky camping site in beauty spot

Villagers back bid for quirky camping site in beauty spot

A bid to open a quirky glamping site offering stays in a double-decker bus and Romany-style wagon has been backed by villagers.

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Heat health alert covers Kent as temperatures predicted to soar

Heat health alert covers Kent as temperatures predicted to soar

The first heat health alert of the year, which covers Kent as well as other counties, has been issued.

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Zoo owner hand-rearing cubs of tragic lion

Zoo owner hand-rearing cubs of tragic lion

A zoo owner is hand-rearing the two cubs of a lion who tragically died after giving birth.

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‘I’ll give you £2,000 reward for my missing parrot’s return’

‘I’ll give you £2,000 reward for my missing parrot’s return’

Where’s Freddie? The owner of an African grey parrot who went missing two years ago has put up a £2,000 reward.

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Blake’s battle for a T20 place

Blake’s battle for a T20 place

Skipper Sam Billings has explained why Alex Blake has been sat on the sidelines for the first five matches of Kent Spitfires’ T20 Blast campaign.

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‘I've got to prove to Kent’s fans who I really am’

‘I've got to prove to Kent’s fans who I really am’

South African overseas all-rounder George Linde is out to prove to Kent’s fans just what he can do this summer.

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Tragedy as park lion dies after giving birth

Tragedy as park lion dies after giving birth

An animal park says a lioness will be ‘dearly missed’ after she died following the birth of her two cubs.

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Rubbish could pile up after bin strikes confirmed

Rubbish could pile up after bin strikes confirmed

Bin strikes across a Kent district are set to go ahead as refuse workers gear up to walk out over a 30% pay rise demand.

Kent Cricket League round-up

Kent Cricket League round-up

There were tight matches across the board in the Kent League Premier Division at the weekend.

Restaurant calls in experts to tackle bee swarm

Restaurant calls in experts to tackle bee swarm

Onlookers watched as hundreds of bees were seen outside a restaurant.

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