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All of the Canterbury roadworks slowing down journeys and when they will end
Various large projects are causing travel disruption around the city
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‘I’m very girly but love my career in construction - more women should try it’
A graduate is calling for more to be done to encourage women into construction, as new statistics reveal a major gender imbalance in the industry.
Burglar who hid in loft after targeting Ashford home at Christmas jailed
He was tracked via the ear buds he stole from the property
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Kent’s fly-tipping hotspots revealed in new map as nearly 30,000 incidents reported
There were 29,106 separate illegal dumps in Kent alone
Exact times A2, A282, M2 and M20 will close in Kent this week
Overnight maintenance also continues at the Dartford Crossing
Roadworks spark rush hour chaos in city centre
Simultaneous roadworks and temporary traffic lights are causing heavy congestion for rush-hour commuters.
Full list of number of asylum seekers housed in Kent hotels in each area
The number of asylum seekers being housed temporarily in UK hotels has fallen to its lowest level for 18 months
PinkPantheress crowned producer of the year at Brit Awards ceremony
A popstar who grew up in Kent made history after taking home a prestigious title at the Brit Awards ceremony.
Shopkeepers scrap bid for new store amid ‘integrity’ concerns
A licensing bid for a Premier store has been withdrawn after bosses faced widespread criticism over their record with illegal workers.
Final version of plan for more than 23,000 homes across Canterbury to be sent for approval
The Local Plan will help determine where and how many homes will be built in the area up to 2043
PinkPantheress’ quiet early life in Kent as star earns history-making award
The singer and producer rose to fame through TikTok
Dog experts reveal the importance of adopting amid pet abandonment crisis
The charity is hoping to see more people visit its Canterbury rehoming centre in 2026
Superstar Kent author reveals baby joy - as ‘big budget’ movie edges closer
A best-selling Kent author has revealed she has become a mum - and provided an update on plans to turn her books into “big budget” movies.
Road cordoned off due to sinkhole
A cordon has been set up around a sinkhole and a road closed after its discovery earlier today.
Ashford rapist who strangled victim in “horrific” crime jailed
He has been sentenced to nine years behind bars
Southern Water gives update on disruptive Canterbury road closure for sewage works
The water company has apologised for the disruption caused to residents and businesses
‘They just kept coming!’ Kent family stunned as dog gives birth to record-breaking 17 puppies
A Kent mum was left stunned as her dog gave birth to a record-breaking 17 puppies.
Christmas burglar caught hiding in loft after police tracked stolen AirPods
A prolific burglar who smashed through a family’s door on Christmas Day and stole items worth thousands of pounds was caught by tracking AirPods.
Dartford, Canterbury and Minster train stations to close this weekend for works
Engineering works are planned across the Southeastern network
Machete attacker who chased man into Sittingbourne traffic where he was hit by car jailed
Chris Maclean, 43, admitted to the manslaughter of Jay Gerrett