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Man in 40s dies after huge emergency response called to Canterbury playground
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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.
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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In photos: Look inside Canterbury's newly restored 'Elvis House'
Elvis has officially left the building
Pictures of huge emergency response in Canterbury street as area cordoned off
Police officers are still at the scene
Canterbury police scene huge emergency services presence spotted near playground - live updates
Police officers, firefighters and paramedics are on the scene
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.
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.
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.
Police and paramedics called to high street ‘medical incident’
Emergency services sealed off part of a high street following a medical incident.
Dover thieves who punched victim in 'frightening and unprovoked attack' jailed
They stole bank cards before assaulting and threatening the victim
Former Whitstable harbourside restaurant ravaged by fire on the market for 'ambitious' operator
The building was badly damaged by a blaze in 2022
Reopening date for park revealed amid war shelter safety concerns
A reopening date for a city centre park has been announced after a delay in works, partly caused by unsafe Second World War shelters.
'Footfall in local shops is down but council revenue is up - it's bonkers'
A council has been accused of imposing “bonkers” fees as charges at Kent’s priciest public car parks are set to rise.
‘She was my wingman’: Widower’s tribute to former Lady Mayoress
A much-respected former Lady Mayoress who supported many charitable causes across her district has died.
Top artist’s ‘enchanting’ sculpture unveiled
An “enchanting” new bronze sculpture by a world-renowned artist has been unveiled outside a Kent church.
Ivo Graham to headline comedy night
The comedian will perform at one of the county’s biggest stand-up shows alongside Marjolein Robertson and Hasan Al-Habib.
Villagers ‘hugely disappointed’ as sprawling new housing estate gets go-ahead
Campaigners have expressed bitter disappointment after a planning inspector approved a new 300-home estate in a Kent village.
From well-known ‘Elvis House’ to council’s first ever 100% eco-home
A derelict building once known locally as the “Elvis House” has been transformed into a council’s first net-zero home.
Kent family’s 150 years in sweetmaking industry comes to an end
A globetrotting chocolate consultant who went from a Kent market stall to running a sweet factory has retired after 60-plus years in the industry.