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Delays on A2 after crash and breakdown

Delays on A2 after crash and breakdown

Traffic is building on a major route after a crash and a breakdown within minutes of each other.

‘There will be a tragedy like Jade's if they build new homes here’

‘There will be a tragedy like Jade's if they build new homes here’

Plans for new homes remain on hold amid fears of a road accident similar to that which claimed the life of a young girl and her grandmother.

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The story behind the death aged 29 of Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The story behind the death aged 29 of Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The extraordinary life of a fabulously wealthy Kent aristocrat ended in tragedy 100 years ago today when he crashed his racing car.

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Bowler signs new Kent deal - after injury-hit year

Bowler signs new Kent deal - after injury-hit year

A seam bowler has signed a Kent contract extension - despite missing the entire 2024 season due to injury!

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Trial date set for duo accused of high street murder

Trial date set for duo accused of high street murder

A trial date for a duo accused of murdering a man in a high street has been set.

Emergency road closure sparks rush-hour gridlock

Emergency road closure sparks rush-hour gridlock

Commuters are facing lengthy delays this morning as a main route prone to emergency closures has shut again.

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Cook: Blast a missed opportunity

Cook: Blast a missed opportunity

Director of cricket Simon Cook felt Kent Spitfires’ T20 Blast display was the most disappointing aspect of their 2024 season.

Dad-of-five dragged girlfriend by the hair and threw her ‘like a ragdoll’

Dad-of-five dragged girlfriend by the hair and threw her ‘like a ragdoll’

A drink and drug-fuelled father-of-five who had just been released from prison dragged his girlfriend by the hair and threw her "like a ragdoll".

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Fifth arrest in high street murder probe

Fifth arrest in high street murder probe

A fifth arrest has been made after a man was stabbed to death in a high street last week.

Trio arrested after imitation gun discovered

Trio arrested after imitation gun discovered

A trio has been arrested after an imitation gun and knife were recovered by police at a residential property.

Compton extends Kent deal

Compton extends Kent deal

Opening batsman Ben Compton has penned a contract extension at Kent.

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CCTV images released of man with Deliveroo bag after teenage girl ‘touched inappropriately’

CCTV images released of man with Deliveroo bag after teenage girl ‘touched inappropriately’

Police have released CCTV images of a man carrying a Deliveroo takeaway bag after a teenage girl was reportedly touched inappropriately.

Reynolds proves he can do it all

Reynolds proves he can do it all

Head coach Matt Corker has revealed there was even more to Frank Reynolds’ influential display in Canterbury’s latest win than the points he scored.

Rangers 'astonished' at discovery of two bison calves

Rangers 'astonished' at discovery of two bison calves

Rangers in charge of a rewilding project in ancient woodlands have been left stunned after the sudden arrival of two bison calves just days apart.

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Girlfriend’s heartbreak after ‘handsome angel’ stabbed to death

Girlfriend’s heartbreak after ‘handsome angel’ stabbed to death

Friends of a popular man stabbed to death in a “particularly violent” high street attack say he “always wore an infectious smile”.

Dad of ‘distraught’ autistic boy says school is ‘like a detention centre’

Dad of ‘distraught’ autistic boy says school is ‘like a detention centre’

A dad has pulled his autistic son out of a secondary school which he claims is “obsessed” with dishing out detentions.

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Cathedral to provide shelter for homeless this winter

Cathedral to provide shelter for homeless this winter

Homeless people will be allowed to bed down in the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral for the first time this winter.

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Police called to concerns for woman on bridge

Police called to concerns for woman on bridge

Police have been called after concerns for a woman’s welfare on a busy bridge over a dual carriageway.

Man, 23, stabbed to death in high street named as pair accused of murder appear in court

Man, 23, stabbed to death in high street named as pair accused of murder appear in court

Two men have appeared in the dock accused of murder after a man was stabbed to death in a “particularly violent” high street attack.

Reynolds’ kicking masterclass

Reynolds’ kicking masterclass

Frank Reynolds scored 29 points - including a try - as Canterbury beat Westcombe Park in National League 2 East.

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