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Building Reece's beach hut dream...

Building Reece's beach hut dream...

22 June 2014

An 11-year-old's final wish before his death is a step closer to reality... as donations for a £30,000 beach hut have doubled.

Police launch hunt for bag snatcher

Police launch hunt for bag snatcher

22 June 2014

A 20-year-old woman was targeted by would-be thief as she walked through a city centre.

Couple bring blockbuster thrills to Kent with Indiana Jones car

Couple bring blockbuster thrills to Kent with Indiana Jones car

20 June 2014

A couple are bringing a touch of blockbuster action to Kent after buying a sports car used in a famous Indiana Jones chase.

Pilgrims Hospice boss steps down

Pilgrims Hospice boss steps down

19 June 2014

The boss of the Pilgrims Hospice has announced his shock resignation... after plans to shut a unit were dramatically shelved.

New Primark store opens

New Primark store opens

19 June 2014

Hundreds queued up today before a major new store, employing around 300 staff, opened.

Engineers start work at controversial car park

Engineers start work at controversial car park

19 June 2014

Repairs are finally underway as businesses demand those in charge fall on their swords.

The power of print

The power of print

19 June 2014

A campaign promoting local newspapers has won an award for the Kent studio which designed it and has been shortlisted for an international gong.

No bids for Orlando's bloomers in charity auction

No bids for Orlando's bloomers in charity auction

17 June 2014

Fans of Hollywood hunk Orlando Bloom have failed to splash the cash just days before a pair of his trunks are auctioned off for charity.

Woman victim of brutal random attack on morning walk

Woman victim of brutal random attack on morning walk

16 June 2014

A young woman has told how she was repeatedly punched in the face by a stranger in a vicious assault while on a morning walk.

Emergency crews called to car park

Emergency crews called to car park

15 June 2014

Two ambulances and the air ambulance rushed to Whitstable this afternoon after a person was taken ill at their home.

Hollywood A-lister voted Kent's cultural icon

Hollywood A-lister voted Kent's cultural icon

13 June 2014

Pirates of the Caribbean star Orlando Bloom has beaten a host of stars to be voted Kent's cultural icon.

Arrests after High Street brawl

Arrests after High Street brawl

13 June 2014

Three were arrested after a town centre fight yesterday evening, which left a man in hospital with arm injuries.

Pilgrims Hospice inpatient unit to stay open

Pilgrims Hospice inpatient unit to stay open

13 June 2014

In a stunning u-turn, charity chiefs have decided to keep the under-threat inpatient Pilgrims Hospice unit in Canterbury open.

Man in court after couple attacked in own home

Man in court after couple attacked in own home

12 June 2014

A man has been charged with attacking a couple during a burglary in their home and possessing an imitation weapon.

Pilgrims Hospice bosses reconsider planned closure

Pilgrims Hospice bosses reconsider planned closure

09 June 2014

An outcry at plans to shut a Pilgrims Hospice unit has prompted trustees to postpone public meetings while they go back to the drawing board.

Cbeebies and EastEnders stars to front popular panto

Cbeebies and EastEnders stars to front popular panto

09 June 2014

With just six months to go, the cast of this year's Marlowe panto has been revealed

Council wants your views on rec plan

Council wants your views on rec plan

09 June 2014

Bosses launched a three-week consultation yesterday to use Westmeads recreation ground as a temporary car park.

Illegal worker found in Home Office car wash raid

Illegal worker found in Home Office car wash raid

09 June 2014

Immigration Enforcement officers raided a car wash in Herne Bay and arrested a 31-year-old man from Albania on suspicion of entering Britain illegally

Stranded cow rescued by fire crews

Stranded cow rescued by fire crews

08 June 2014

A cow stuck in the mud near Toddlers Cove in Canterbury had to be pulled to safety by 12 firefighters last night.

Call for action to freeze out ice cream rogues

Call for action to freeze out ice cream rogues

07 June 2014

An ice cream war is being whipped up as "aggressive sellers" tout for business on a popular seafront.

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