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'I will chop you up into pieces'

'I will chop you up into pieces'

10 May 2019

A violent bully has been jailed after making a tirade of terrifying threats to women.

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Arrests after animal centre break-in

Arrests after animal centre break-in

09 May 2019

Two men have been arrested after a spate of break-ins, including a burglary at the gift shop of a tourist attraction.

Open day offers families chance to learn about sailing

Open day offers families chance to learn about sailing

09 May 2019

A yacht club's "family fun day" will give Kent families the chance to enjoy a range of free activites for all ages this weekend.

Graffiti artist strikes again with anti-plastic artwork

Graffiti artist strikes again with anti-plastic artwork

09 May 2019

A popular graffiti artist - dubbed Kent's own Banksy - has created a brand new artwork with a poignant message.

The strange messages left by Gregg Wallace on his wife's Instagram

The strange messages left by Gregg Wallace on his wife's Instagram

08 May 2019

Gregg Wallace has found himself in the spotlight after posting a series of unusual comments on Instagram posts made by his wife.

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New council leader chosen

New council leader chosen

08 May 2019

The Tories have elected a new leader in a secret ballot who will take over the reins of the party and council.

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Businesses targeted in overnight burglary spree

Businesses targeted in overnight burglary spree

08 May 2019

Safes have been swiped after eleven businesses were broken into in an overnight burglary spate.

Reason behind tremors felt across towns

Reason behind tremors felt across towns

08 May 2019

Loud bangs and tremors have been experienced by people living in several towns - and here's the reason behind it.

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Images help set the crime scene

Images help set the crime scene

08 May 2019

Murder most foul comes under the spotlight in a Kent town this weekend - but it’s the work of fiction, thanks to a local author.

Girls Aloud star revealed for Pride festival

Girls Aloud star revealed for Pride festival

08 May 2019

A host of top performers are being lined up for a Pride LGBT+ celebration.

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The seaside towns with some of Britain's fastest-growing house prices

The seaside towns with some of Britain's fastest-growing house prices

06 May 2019

Buyers hunting for a home on the Kent coast may need to fork out £150,000 more than 10 years ago - as prices soar in the county's seaside towns.

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Postman delivers unusual parcel

Postman delivers unusual parcel

05 May 2019

A sad 'tail' has had a happy ending thanks to an observant postman.

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Missing man found

Missing man found

04 May 2019

A man who temporarily disappeared has been discovered safe and well.

Here's what happened at the Canterbury City Council elections

Here's what happened at the Canterbury City Council elections

03 May 2019

It was a dramatic day as the Conservatives suffered two high-profile casualties and saw their grip on the local authority loosen.

Council leader loses seat in emphatic defeat

Council leader loses seat in emphatic defeat

03 May 2019

A Tory council leader has lost his seat in dramatic fashion to the Liberal Democrats, as results continue to come in.

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Experts confirm cause of orange colouring in sea

Experts confirm cause of orange colouring in sea

03 May 2019

The cause of bizarre orange colouring along the coastline has been revealed as councils urge people to keep dogs away from water.

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Live: Canterbury council election results

Live: Canterbury council election results

03 May 2019

Follow our live blog and click on the interactive map to find out who has been elected to the city council.

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Trains halted as trespasser on tracks

Trains halted as trespasser on tracks

02 May 2019

Commuters have been told to expect delays after trains were brought to a halt after a trespasser was seen on the tracks.

'Moral issue' as families housed outside district

'Moral issue' as families housed outside district

02 May 2019

More than 80% of households in temporary accommodation are being housed up to an hour outside the district.

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Dolphin found on beach

Dolphin found on beach

01 May 2019

A man living in the area spotted the creature while out walking along the shore.

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