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‘It’s cultural vandalism’: Backlash over plans to sell ‘junk’ from red phone boxes
Installing vending and arcade-style machines in two traditional red phone boxes next to a historic landmark has been branded “cultural vandalism”.
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‘It’s amazing!’ Vandalised ‘grotty’ underpass gets £8k makeover
A vandalised pedestrian tunnel has been transformed into a “vibrant new local landmark” following an £8,000 restoration project.
Celebrity chefs, authors and comedians set for four-day spring festival
The four-day festival boasts a fascinating programme of author talks and guided walks.
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Canterbury tunnel 'blighted by vandalism' unrecognisable after colourful revamp
A brightly coloured mural has been installed on the inside and exterior of the tunnel
Biker taken to hospital after coming off motorcycle
A biker has been taken to hospital after coming off their motorcycle.
Person taken to hospital after fire at home
A person has been taken to hospital after a garage fire.
Kent weekend weather update including forecast for Mother's Day
It’s going to be a mixed bag of weather over the coming days
Demolition work takes place at fire-ravaged former cinema
Demolition work has taken place at a fire-ravaged former cinema after the site was deemed unsafe.
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.
Man in 40s dies after huge emergency response called to Canterbury playground
The man's next of kin have been informed
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
Man in 40s dies after 'medical incident' at Toddler's Cove playground in Canterbury
Police officers, firefighters and paramedics were called to 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