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Cathedral fire fighting plans in place

Cathedral fire fighting plans in place

16 April 2019

Fire chiefs say well rehearsed plans are in place if the cathedral catches fire.

Summer festival line-up revealed

Summer festival line-up revealed

16 April 2019

Spice Girls and Abba tribute acts are among those on the bill for a two-day music festival.

Fires at Canterbury Cathedral over its 1,400 year history

Fires at Canterbury Cathedral over its 1,400 year history

16 April 2019

After a fire wrecked Notre Dame in 2019, the story of Canterbury Cathedral's own blaze dramas was revealed.

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Council slammed for doubling parking fees

Council slammed for doubling parking fees

16 April 2019

Residents have criticised a council as permit fees increased by 100% in just two years.

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Dad brews up coffee 'world first'

Dad brews up coffee 'world first'

14 April 2019

A Kent entrepreneur has launched a product that could revolutionise the coffee market.

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Mental health centre to close

Mental health centre to close

13 April 2019

Plans to close a centre where mentally ill patients receive support are being finalised.

Archaeologists uncover secrets of 'extremely rare' shipwreck

Archaeologists uncover secrets of 'extremely rare' shipwreck

12 April 2019

An 18th century ship thought to have been used by smugglers has been excavated just off the Kent coast.

'I was absolutely petrified'

'I was absolutely petrified'

12 April 2019

A mum says the sound of a large spider hitting the ground disturbed her as she scrolled through Facebook.

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Man flown to hospital after crash

Man flown to hospital after crash

12 April 2019

A man was flown to a London hospital after a car overturned.

Gran shocked by Aldi encounter

Gran shocked by Aldi encounter

12 April 2019

A supermarket has apologised for its treatment of a partially sighted 84-year-old.

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'I thank God I'm still alive'

'I thank God I'm still alive'

11 April 2019

An 81-year-old gran has relived the terrifying moment she was struck by cyclists while crossing the road.

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Travellers face two-year jail term for pitching up

Travellers face two-year jail term for pitching up

11 April 2019

A council has been granted an emergency injunction which gives it strict powers to ban travellers from pitching up in car parks and green spaces.

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Coastal grammar pupils to be "bussed" miles away

Coastal grammar pupils to be "bussed" miles away

11 April 2019

Further objections have been made to plans for a new grammar satellite.

Singer John Newman shows his Feelings

Singer John Newman shows his Feelings

11 April 2019

Singer John Newman will be chatting about his new single and eating oysters on kmfm.

'Drugs' found by children at play centre

'Drugs' found by children at play centre

11 April 2019

Parents have spoken of their disgust after two bags of suspected drugs were discovered by youngsters at a popular soft play centre.

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French honour for Normandy veteran

French honour for Normandy veteran

11 April 2019

A wounded war hero is to receive the Ordre national de la Legion d'honneur at a special presentation.

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Education 'crisis' as teachers quit

Education 'crisis' as teachers quit

09 April 2019

Growing pressure has been blamed for hundreds of teachers in part of Kent deciding to quit their jobs.

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Head teachers plea over budget cuts

Head teachers plea over budget cuts

08 April 2019

A group of school heads have asked parents for help lobbying the government over education funding.

Hundreds back petition for town police officer

Hundreds back petition for town police officer

06 April 2019

A campaign for a seaside town to get a bobby on the beat has gained backing after claims crime has risen 49% since its police station shut.

Plans for new seafront drinking spot

Plans for new seafront drinking spot

05 April 2019

Plans for a new seafront 'taproom' are being considered by Whitstable Oyster Company

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