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Savers to open new high street store after transforming eyesore site
A new Savers store will open next week as it revives a large high street shop unit that has been without a permanent tenant for years.
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‘I would never overwork him!’ Mum hits back at calls to block horse-drawn carriage tours
A family business hoping to offer horse-drawn carriage tours has rejected claims their animal would be overworked and poorly treated.
'Really frightening': Knife-wielding son threatened to slit mum's throat
A son armed with a carving knife threatened to slit his mother’s throat and made stabbing motions during a heated row.
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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.
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Crash with power line sparks main road closure
A busy A-road linking two Kent districts is reportedly blocked in both directions following a crash.
Bosses reveal ideas to attract investors to boost Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay town centres
These strategies have been in the pipeline since last year
Arrest after small fire breaks out inside Poundland
A Poundland store has taped off and a person has been arrested after a fire broke out in one of the aisles.
‘We’ll miss him more than words can say’: Shock at death of much-loved dad, 33
The family of a much-loved dad say no words can describe the void his tragic death has left in their lives.
Burglar jailed after breaking into Herne Bay home and fleeing with cash
'This was a frightening incident for the victim and her young family'
More road closures as previously dormant river continues to flow
Further roads have been closed and monitoring continues as a usually dormant river continues to flow following heavy rainfall.
Public pointed police in direction of burglar who broke into woman’s home
A thug who smashed a woman’s window and fled with her money and passport is now behind bars – after neighbours helped track him down.
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Neighbours face weeks shut out as fire-hit cinema ruled ‘dangerous’ by council
A derelict cinema devastated by a huge fire has been officially declared a “dangerous structure” - leaving nearby properties out of bounds.
Body found in search for missing teenager
Police have confirmed officers searching for a missing 18-year-old man have recovered a body.
Police recover stolen horse box and trailer within 24 hours of theft
Police recovered a stolen horse box and tipping trailer within 24 hours after officers used discreet property markings to identify the items.
New musical to celebrate Johnny Cash and June Carter's love story
The show, created by the couple’s son, John Carter Cash, follows the highs and lows of their 35-year marriage.
Body found in five-day-long search for missing teenager
Although identification has not yet taken place, the family of Jason Stevens has been informed
Canterbury Castle could soon reopen its doors to the public after huge overhaul
The crumbling castle has been shut off since 2018
More weekend Kent train station closures as Dartford works continue
Passengers will need to use replacement buses where lines and stations are closed