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Work reincarnating landmark linked to one of Kent’s most famous sons completed
After months of painstaking and precise work, the outline of a church destroyed in the Second World War has been reincarnated where it once stood.
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Families still not confident in Kent trust’s ‘fragmented’ maternity care
Families have told a national probe they are still not confident maternity care at a troubled trust has changed but staff say morale has improved.
Man arrested after roof tiles ‘damaged and fall into road’ in village
A man remains in custody after roof tiles were reportedly damaged and fell into a road in a village.
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Taxi rolls down bank into house as owner says: ‘I’ve had better days’
A taxi has rolled down a bank and into a house - causing significant damage to the porch.
Spoons wins bid for 1am closing time despite fears over drunken fights
A town centre Wetherspoon has won its bid to open until 1am at weekends despite fears over fights in the street and people urinating on homes.
Air ambulance called after person collapses on bus in Canterbury
Paramedics were joined by police at the scene
Competition: Win a family ticket to this summer’s T20 cricket finale
Be part of the action this summer and watch the final Kent Spitfires home game of the regular season.
When Kent could see another heatwave after week of cooler weather
Peaks of up to 30C could be just around the corner once again
Inquest opens after garden centre worker, 19, found dead in woods
A 19-year-old garden centre worker was found dead six days after he was reported missing, an inquest opening has heard.
Air ambulance lands at school as road closed after ‘medical incident’
An air ambulance has landed at a school after police closed a main road following a “medical incident”.
Villagers near Canterbury celebrate as key bus route to be restored
The route had been withdrawn three years ago but will be reintroduced later this year
Axed bus service to return to village after uproar
Campaigners are celebrating the restoration of a much-missed bus service, which they say will be a life-changer for a Kent village.
‘She was wonderful and vibrant’: Kent woman killed in tragic race track incident
A “deeply loved” woman who was killed in a racing accident on the weekend has been named as tributes flood in from colleagues and friends.
Kent event organisers explain exactly why we still need Pride festivals in 2026
Hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community have recorded a considerable rise in recent years
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter to play exclusive Kent show
A top roots musician and banjo player is set to wow audiences with songs drawn from life, humour and old-time folk traditions.
Jailed ram-raider back in court - for smearing poo across cell
A ram-raid burglar who forced newsagents of almost 40 years into retirement has now admitted smearing poo across a police cell.
Prolific thief back in dock after targeting health shop
A prolific shoplifter with a long list of previous convictions has appeared in the dock again after targeting a health store.
Seaside train stations to shut for part of weekend including Dover and Walmer
Maintenance works will be taking place along a number of key lines, affecting train journeys around Kent
‘It’s a Secret Drinker favourite - but how would the cocktails measure up?’
Our cocktail reviewer went to find out if a top gastropub’s mixology deserved the same praise its food has been getting.
‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in Kent
Schools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning.