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Man in 40s dies after huge emergency response called to Canterbury playground

The man's next of kin have been informed

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Police stand guard at park as toilet block cordoned off

Emergency services descended on a park this afternoon following a medical incident.

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Man found dead after police cordon off park toilets

Police have confirmed a man has died after officers were called and blocked off public toilets in a park.

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In photos: Look inside Canterbury's newly restored 'Elvis House'

Elvis has officially left the building

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Pictures of huge emergency response in Canterbury street as area cordoned off

Police officers are still at the scene

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Canterbury police scene huge emergency services presence spotted near playground - live updates

Police officers, firefighters and paramedics are on the scene

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Council finds no planning breach in ‘prison style’ fencing at new-build scheme

Planning officers are powerless to deal with a spiked metal fence suddenly erected outside the windows of new-build homes.

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Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards

Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.

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Craic-ing good ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent

Here’s where you can find Irish music, dancing, and food and drink for St Paddy’s Day this year.

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Police and paramedics called to high street ‘medical incident’

Emergency services sealed off part of a high street following a medical incident.

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Dover thieves who punched victim in 'frightening and unprovoked attack' jailed

They stole bank cards before assaulting and threatening the victim

Kent Live - Canterbury

Former Whitstable harbourside restaurant ravaged by fire on the market for 'ambitious' operator

The building was badly damaged by a blaze in 2022

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Reopening date for park revealed amid war shelter safety concerns

A reopening date for a city centre park has been announced after a delay in works, partly caused by unsafe Second World War shelters.

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'Footfall in local shops is down but council revenue is up - it's bonkers'

A council has been accused of imposing “bonkers” fees as charges at Kent’s priciest public car parks are set to rise.

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‘She was my wingman’: Widower’s tribute to former Lady Mayoress

A much-respected former Lady Mayoress who supported many charitable causes across her district has died.

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Top artist’s ‘enchanting’ sculpture unveiled

An “enchanting” new bronze sculpture by a world-renowned artist has been unveiled outside a Kent church.

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Ivo Graham to headline comedy night

The comedian will perform at one of the county’s biggest stand-up shows alongside Marjolein Robertson and Hasan Al-Habib.

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Villagers ‘hugely disappointed’ as sprawling new housing estate gets go-ahead

Campaigners have expressed bitter disappointment after a planning inspector approved a new 300-home estate in a Kent village.

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From well-known ‘Elvis House’ to council’s first ever 100% eco-home

A derelict building once known locally as the “Elvis House” has been transformed into a council’s first net-zero home.

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Kent family’s 150 years in sweetmaking industry comes to an end

A globetrotting chocolate consultant who went from a Kent market stall to running a sweet factory has retired after 60-plus years in the industry.