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City's new groundshare

City's new groundshare

Canterbury City have found a new home for next season as they move for the second successive campaign.

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Double setback proves costly

Double setback proves costly

Two tries on the stroke of half-time were pivotal as Canterbury fell short at Old Albanians in National League 2 East.

'It's too late for my bar - but please help others survive'

'It's too late for my bar - but please help others survive'

The owner of a bar forced to close amid rocketing costs and competition from chains is imploring people to use independents - or lose them for good.

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Trouble-hit park to be locked overnight at weekends

Trouble-hit park to be locked overnight at weekends

A park blighted by crime will be permanently locked overnight at weekends - and automatic gates could be installed to extend close it mid-week.

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£100 fines for beach barbecue rule-breakers set to be enforced

£100 fines for beach barbecue rule-breakers set to be enforced

Beach-goers lighting up disposable barbecues face £100 fines as new rules are set to be introduced in a Kent district.

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Car flips outside university

Car flips outside university

A car has flipped on a busy ring road outside a university campus after a collision involving a cyclist and two vehicles.

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Agony of woman with 'suicide disease' who feels like she's burning alive

Agony of woman with 'suicide disease' who feels like she's burning alive

A woman who feels like she is being "shot by a thousand bullets" when she showers describes living with one of the world's most painful conditions.

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Another Kent overseas recruit in the pipeline

Another Kent overseas recruit in the pipeline

Kent are working on a deal to sign another overseas player who will be available at the start of the season.

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Olly delivers on the big stage

Olly delivers on the big stage

Teenager Olly Downs has enjoyed a fine start to the year which has included a second-placed finish at a national event.

Post Office at risk as bid launched to turn shop into homes

Post Office at risk as bid launched to turn shop into homes

The future of a Post Office has been thrown into doubt after the owners revealed plans to turn their shop into four-bedroom homes.

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Popular village pub closes just a year after grand reopening

Popular village pub closes just a year after grand reopening

A village pub has closed just a year after its long-anticipated reopening under the leadership of a top-rated restaurant.

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Iconic monument now at risk as popular park 'left to rot'

Iconic monument now at risk as popular park 'left to rot'

A centuries-old landmark has been designated as “at risk” by the government's heritage watchdog in a “highly embarrassing” blow to council bosses.

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Rush hour delays on busy road after two crashes

Rush hour delays on busy road after two crashes

Two crashes involving a total of five vehicles caused delays on an A-road at rush hour.

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Kent ready to challenge in four-day format

Kent ready to challenge in four-day format

Head coach Matt Walker is optimistic Kent can challenge at the right end of County Championship Division 1 this summer.

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Historic artwork set for auction with huge guide price

Historic artwork set for auction with huge guide price

A painting of a historic "monumental view" by a Kent artist in his hometown is set to be sold at auction but potential buyers will need deep pockets.

Shock bar closure blamed on noise complaints, bills and big chains

Shock bar closure blamed on noise complaints, bills and big chains

A music bar has closed after 16 years with bosses saying a leisure complex bringing more chains to the city has made it impossible to compete.

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Eco-minded invited to get their fill at unique shop

Eco-minded invited to get their fill at unique shop

A plastic-free, ethical food and goods store is set to launch offering everything from pasta to shampoo - and even alcohol.

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Delivery riders ID system faces snub - but high street ban 'on table'

Delivery riders ID system faces snub - but high street ban 'on table'

A council looks set to reject proposals to bring in an identification system for fast food delivery riders in a busy high street.

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'We got it wrong' - Cathedral u-turns on restricted access after backlash

'We got it wrong' - Cathedral u-turns on restricted access after backlash

Residents will be able to use a historic entrance into a Cathedral after a successful campaign - but for the first time ever, they will have to pay.

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Police officer accused of pursuing sexual relationship with witness

Police officer accused of pursuing sexual relationship with witness

A Kent Police officer is due to appear in court to face claims he abused his position by pursuing a sexual relationship with a witness.

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