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‘Cinderella’ poacher flees police as car and dog seized
A suspected poacher likened to Cinderella fled from police, abandoning his car and dog in the process.
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Plans for new mini roundabout and improvements at Canterbury junction
It is hoped changes will make the junction safer and easier to use
Ashford Halifax branch shuts after 30 years - with two other Kent sites to follow next week
Ashford’s Halifax branch has closed after almost 30 years - as bosses prepare to shut two other Kent sites next week.
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‘Judging by the screams around me, audience members were genuinely terrified’
Review: A supernatural West End hit brought plenty of thrills and jump scares to Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre.
‘I've seen some incredible things at Canterbury Cathedral but nothing like this’
Review: Australian acrobats twisted, soared and flipped through the city’s historic cathedral in a unique performance.
Six white rhinos heading to Wingham Wildlife Park after zoo closure
Six white rhinoceroses are set to be welcomed at a Kent wildlife park following the closure of a zoo where hundreds of animals died.
‘Nobody could dim her sparkle’: Tragic death of student nurse, 25
Tributes have been paid to a bubbly aspiring nurse who died after suffering serious health problems.
‘They’re the best people’: Conmen boasted of £55k scam against couple in ‘posh town’
Two rogue traders who targeted an elderly couple after learning they had no family and lived in a “posh town” have been jailed over a&...
Primary school’s ‘transformative’ multi-million rebuild given green light
A “transformative” multi-million-pound renovation and rebuild project at a primary school has been given the green light.
‘We want it to rise again': New landlord takes on long-empty Canterbury pub
A pub’s new landlord wants to return a derelict local boozer to its glory days and is introducing a “founders’ membership” to get it up and running.
Hopper buses, new bus lanes, safer walking routes and a Unesco bid… how Kent’s only city could be transformed
Public space improvements, bus lanes, traffic improvements and even a UNESCO bid have been included in a council’s ambitious regeneration plan.
The best Halloween days out for families in Kent this half-term
Little monsters are in for a treat, with Halloween adventures, family trails and school holiday fun taking place across the county.
Bus station worker thanked by man he stopped taking his own life
A bus station worker was thanked by a man he prevented from taking his own life.
Kent food bank in race against time to fix leaking roof
Food bank bosses say they are in a race against time to raise £25,000 to fix a leaking roof, which they say could put the vital lifeline at risk.
Controversial AI data centre given planning permission despite water usage fears
A controversial data centre has been narrowly approved despite residents’ concerns about water usage and the stability of the neighbouring landfill.
‘Gutted’ grandmother’s shop targeted in hammer attack months after opening
A “gutted” grandmother told how a hammer-wielding vandal smashed her high street shop window just months after opening.
‘You don’t want to serve me a bad cocktail when I’ve got an axe in my hand’
Our reviewer tried out a bar where you can play crazy golf, virtual reality darts, or throw axes - all while enjoying a drink or two.
The best Halloween nights out in Kent for adults
Get ready for a fright-filled October with adults-only scare attractions, spooky theatre shows and Halloween parties.
Former Odeon cinema demolished months after ‘arson’ attack
A fire-ravaged former cinema has been demolished after a suspected arson attack eight months ago.
The best fireworks displays in Kent to book for Bonfire Night 2026
From spectacular firework shows to traditional bonfires and family-friendly events, here’s everything you need to know.