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‘Serious and urgent crisis’ in Kent as rough sleeping figures rise by 17%
Kent is facing a “serious and urgent crisis” as new figures reveal a shocking 17% rise in rough sleeping – far outstripping the national average.
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‘My heart stopped nine times at pub - it’s a miracle I survived’
A window cleaner whose heart stopped nine times while he was working at a pub admits it is a “miracle” he is still alive.
First look inside million-pound revival of abandoned Kent attraction
One of Kent’s most popular visitor attractions has been revived, with its new bosses promising a spectacular, immersive experience.
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‘They just kept coming!’ Kent family stunned as dog gives birth to record-breaking 17 puppies
A Kent mum was left stunned as her dog gave birth to a record-breaking 17 puppies.
New planning applications include hospice rebuild and changes to 64-home estate
Latest development plans submitted to a council include the demolition of a hospice for a modern rebuild and changes to a 64-home development.
Builders’ merchant reopens after blaze at business
A builders’ merchant yard has reopened following a fire at the site, which drew crowds to watch the drama unfold.
Firefighters tackle Canterbury blaze in second major fire to break out in city
Four crews rushed to the scene amid reports of thick, black smoke that was coming from a property on fire
Final draft of plan to deliver thousands of homes set for approval
The final version of a plan to build thousands of homes have finally be drawn up and will be sent to the government for approval.
Traffic delays as police called to crash involving car and bike
Traffic delays have been reported on a busy ring road after a crash involving a car and a motorbike.
Weather dampens hopes of finishing £1.5m plaza project early
Wet weather has dashed hopes for an early completion of a major urban improvement project, which is set to transform a historic street scene.
Pub plans to install ANPR cameras amid ‘numerous complaints’ over unsafe parking
Pub bosses faced with “numerous complaints” about unsafe parking want to introduce cameras in their car park to crack down on the problem.
The Children's Trust makes 'difficult decision' to shut Canterbury shop after 15 years
Bosses have given an update on the future of the charity’s two other Kent stores
The stats that rank Thanet as the most dangerous place to live in Kent
Crime rates have fallen in all but one part of Kent
Baby chimpanzee born at Kent animal park - but not without heartbreak
Keepers at a Kent animal park are hand-rearing a newborn chimpanzee after it was rejected by its mum.
‘Why I’m hopeful my brother will finally be cleared of murders’
The sister of a convicted murderer serving three life sentences for one of Britain’s most brutal killings believes new evidence will see him freed.
‘Silly, wasn’t it?’ Moment drug dealer, 18, tries and fails to run from police
Bodycam footage shows the moment an 18-year-old drug dealer caught with more than 300 wraps of cocaine tried and failed to run from police.
Jail for Canterbury drug dealer after over 300 cocaine wraps found
The 18-year-old has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars
Safety work begins at fire-hit cinema as neighbours remain in limbo
Safety work is underway at a fire-ravaged former cinema as its owners move to stabilise the badly damaged building.
Driver, 73, arrested as pedestrian in 90s seriously injured in collision
A 73-year-old driver has been arrested after a man in his 90s suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car.
Man suffers head injuries after being hit by car in Canterbury accident
A man was arrested in connection with the incident and is in custody