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Final version of plan for more than 23,000 homes across Canterbury to be sent for approval
The Local Plan will help determine where and how many homes will be built in the area up to 2043
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PinkPantheress’ quiet early life in Kent as star earns history-making award
The singer and producer rose to fame through TikTok
Dog experts reveal the importance of adopting amid pet abandonment crisis
The charity is hoping to see more people visit its Canterbury rehoming centre in 2026
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Superstar Kent author reveals baby joy - as ‘big budget’ movie edges closer
A best-selling Kent author has revealed she has become a mum - and provided an update on plans to turn her books into “big budget” movies.
Road cordoned off due to sinkhole
A cordon has been set up around a sinkhole and a road closed after its discovery earlier today.
Ashford rapist who strangled victim in “horrific” crime jailed
He has been sentenced to nine years behind bars
Southern Water gives update on disruptive Canterbury road closure for sewage works
The water company has apologised for the disruption caused to residents and businesses
‘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.
Christmas burglar caught hiding in loft after police tracked stolen AirPods
A prolific burglar who smashed through a family’s door on Christmas Day and stole items worth thousands of pounds was caught by tracking AirPods.
Dartford, Canterbury and Minster train stations to close this weekend for works
Engineering works are planned across the Southeastern network
Machete attacker who chased man into Sittingbourne traffic where he was hit by car jailed
Chris Maclean, 43, admitted to the manslaughter of Jay Gerrett
‘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.
‘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.
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.