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Barrister fined after coming to court drunk and collapsing
A lawyer has been ordered to pay a fine after arriving to represent a client at court smelling of booze and slurring his words.
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Main road near school shut due to water leak
A busy road has been closed due to a water leak close to a school.
Cyclist airlifted to London hospital after crash with car
A cyclist has been airlifted to London hospital following a crash.
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‘Victims have waited long enough’: Court delays reach highest level in decade
The government must give the justice system more resources, says the Law Society, as court waiting times creep above two years.
Tributes to ‘kind and caring’ former Kent pupil after sudden death aged 25
A former pupil with a “smile that expressed immense joy” has been described as “kind, caring, and charismatic” following his sudden death aged 25.
Landmark yellow shop gets a white makeover after 25 years
A landmark yellow shop that stood on a street for 25 years has been painted white after a new business moved in.
Full diversion route as four-month road closure near Canterbury begins
Major water works will be taking place through the spring and summer
Two teenagers arrested after reported Canterbury High Street robbery
Police are urging anyone with information to get in touch
Man arrested after allegedly looking under stalls in women’s toilets at Kent pub
Police are appealing for witnesses and possible victims to come forward
‘I quit teaching to become an author, now I’ve released my first book’
A former teacher has swapped the classroom for a writing career - and is now celebrating the release of her debut novel.
Arrest after ‘man looks under stalls in women’s toilets’ at Spoons pub
A man has been arrested after reports someone sneaked into the women’s toilets at a Wetherspoon pub and looked under the stalls.
'She steals the toilet roll!' Staffy found as stray loving life in new home
A “mischievous” Staffordshire bull terrier found straying has found a new home after spending 116 days in rescue.
Rail services resume after tree blocks line
Trains are starting to run again between two railway stations after a tree, which was blocking the line, was cleared.
‘We were recruited to make Travellers' lives better - but no-one listened to us'
Two former KCC volunteers say they have been left depressed and defeated after trying to improve issues for the Travelling community.
Children arrested after high street robbery in daylight
Two children have been arrested after a boy was reportedly mugged on a high street during the afternoon.
Footage captures moment police arrest man wearing spit hood
Police were spotted arresting a man wearing a spit hood after people were allegedly pushed and spat on.
Busy route ‘at risk of collapse’ closed due to damaged sewer
A busy road at risk of collapsing due to a damaged sewer will be shut for at least two weeks amid emergency repair works.
Former Canterbury teacher at private school found guilty of historical sex abuse
He will be sentenced later this year
Emergency services called as man dies at hotel
Police and paramedics were called to a hotel after a man’s death.
Canterbury drivers face more delays as Westgate Towers closed again
The route had only just re-opened after a lengthy upgrade project finally came to an end