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‘It’s cultural vandalism’: Backlash over plans to sell ‘junk’ from red phone boxes

Installing vending and arcade-style machines in two traditional red phone boxes next to a historic landmark has been branded “cultural vandalism”.

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‘It’s amazing!’ Vandalised ‘grotty’ underpass gets £8k makeover

A vandalised pedestrian tunnel has been transformed into a “vibrant new local landmark” following an £8,000 restoration project.

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Celebrity chefs, authors and comedians set for four-day spring festival

The four-day festival boasts a fascinating programme of author talks and guided walks.

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Canterbury tunnel 'blighted by vandalism' unrecognisable after colourful revamp

A brightly coloured mural has been installed on the inside and exterior of the tunnel

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Biker taken to hospital after coming off motorcycle

A biker has been taken to hospital after coming off their motorcycle.

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Person taken to hospital after fire at home

A person has been taken to hospital after a garage fire.

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Kent weekend weather update including forecast for Mother's Day

It’s going to be a mixed bag of weather over the coming days

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Demolition work takes place at fire-ravaged former cinema

Demolition work has taken place at a fire-ravaged former cinema after the site was deemed unsafe.

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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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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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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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Man in 40s dies after 'medical incident' at Toddler's Cove playground in Canterbury

Police officers, firefighters and paramedics were called to 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

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

The building was badly damaged by a blaze in 2022