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Dad left dribbling, babbling and unable to move after terrifying stroke in front of his children
A dad-of-four has told of the terrifying moment a stroke left him unable to speak as he tried to answer his frightened children.
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Public urged to follow key advice as Canterbury landmark plagued by grass fires
At least four notable fires have taken place in recent weeks
Shocking footage shows motorists ignoring level crossing warning signs
Shocking footage shows reckless motorists ignoring flashing warning signs as they drive across a level crossing.
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Kent care home shut down by inspectors after 'deeply concerning' failures
Inspectors said the home smelt heavily of urine during their visit
Auction shock as Bagpuss creator's hidden artworks sell for £400k
Fans and collectors have splashed out more than £400,000 on the artworks of one of the UK’s best-loved children’s television creators.
‘I wasn't prepared for just how bonkers this show would be – and all the better for it’
Review: Packed with outrageous comedy and scene-stealing performances, Mean Girls the musical proved to be a whole lot of fun.
Man injured following 'assault' outside Canterbury East train station
Police are appealing for witnesses
‘This Kent festival proves that bigger isn't always better’
Review: A laid-back atmosphere and excellent accessibility make this festival a refreshing alternative to Britain's biggest music events.
Teenager suffers fractured jaw in group attack outside railway station
A teenage boy needed hospital treatment after suffering a fractured jaw in an attack by a group of strangers.
Journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died after a short illness at the age of 66.
Kent set for more hot weather after England faced driest July in 190 years
The dry weather is likely to continue over the coming days
UK’s first ‘super university’ officially launches as merger completed
A merger between two universities to form what has been dubbed the country’s first ‘super university’ has been signed off and comes into effect today.
Paramedic trusted her instincts to save baby's life after monitor missed heart condition
A paramedic's decision to trust her clinical instincts over reassuring monitor readings helped save a baby's life.
Kent seaside playground to become 'inclusive and accessible' with £300k upgrade
The play area will close at the end of the month to allow the project to begin
Would you try it? Bizarre pickle matcha drink causes a stir in Kent
Two of the biggest food trends combine in a surprising new iced drink that has landed in Kent.
Vandal-hit oast house next to historic castle could become community centre and cafe
A former oast house could be converted into a community hub, with a cafe, kitchen and youth club.
‘I'm a 17-year-old student - the biggest myth in politics is that my generation doesn't care’
A Kent A-level student says the biggest myth in British politics is that young people don't care.
‘I believe Michael Stone will be free man within next 12 months’
A solicitor representing the man locked up for one of Kent’s most infamous crimes says vital new evidence could see her client’s conviction quashed.
‘It’s a bomb site that needs reinstating’: Homes bid for vacant former air cadets base
A former RAF cadets training centre that has stood vacant for more than a decade could be demolished to make way for new homes.
Names and faces of Kent criminals jailed in July including child sex offenders and rapists
A number of child sex offenders were put behind bars last month