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Even dogs can get married at quirky new wedding venue

Even dogs can get married at quirky new wedding venue

A tower in a medieval city wall has been transformed into an intimate wedding venue where dogs can also tie the knot.

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'High street riddled with feral youths becoming a no-go area'

'High street riddled with feral youths becoming a no-go area'

A rise in violent crime and antisocial behaviour has led to calls for a stronger police presence in one Kent high street.

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Council 'immensely sorry' over school transport fiasco

Council 'immensely sorry' over school transport fiasco

The council has apologised to parents of children with special educational needs who have been left 'in limbo' following a shake-up to travel plans.

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Fallen power line closes A2

Fallen power line closes A2

The A2 has been shut in both directions after a power cable fell onto the road.

City boss Bird faces former club

City boss Bird faces former club

Canterbury City manager Keith Bird says his first meeting against former club Holmesdale has come around quicker than he would have liked.

Disgraced PC banned from re-joining police after attacking man

Disgraced PC banned from re-joining police after attacking man

A police officer who attacked his ex-partner’s friend shortly after their relationship ended has been banned from ever re-joining the force.

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Anger as Park and Ride site set to shut down

Anger as Park and Ride site set to shut down

Council bosses want to shut down a Park and Ride in a money-saving move branded “illogical” by commuters.

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Three arrests after man injured in assault

Three arrests after man injured in assault

Police have arrested three people after an assault that left a man needing hospital treatment.

Village pub scoops Michelin star

Village pub scoops Michelin star

A Kent restaurant has scooped its first Michelin star just 10 months after it was reopened by new owners.

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Dean of Canterbury to step down after 21 years

Dean of Canterbury to step down after 21 years

The Dean of Canterbury - who has served in the prestigious role under three different Archbishops - has announced he is retiring as he reaches 75.

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Aerial photos show £115m leisure complex taking shape

Aerial photos show £115m leisure complex taking shape

Drone pictures show how a 'game-changing' development of restaurants, bars, homes and a multiplex cinema is nearing completion.

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Kent skipper Billings IPL-bound again

Kent skipper Billings IPL-bound again

Captain Sam Billings will miss the start of Kent’s county season once again as he heads to play in the Indian Premier League.

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Police officer punched while trying to stop gang attack

Police officer punched while trying to stop gang attack

An off-duty police officer suffered injuries to his face as he tried to save a man from being kicked by a gang in a high street attack.

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Home comforts for Canterbury

Home comforts for Canterbury

An eight-try blast from Canterbury put the warmth back into a chilly February day as they cruised to a comfortable National 2 South victory.

'Extortionate parking could destroy our shops'

'Extortionate parking could destroy our shops'

Traders fear a 25% parking price hike to restore a council's post-Covid coffers could destroy a city's retail sector.

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Bellfield murder confession 'a sick joke'

Bellfield murder confession 'a sick joke'

Levi Bellfield's confession to the murders of Lin and Megan Russell was 'a sick joke', it was reported today.

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Shoplifting mum hit with supermarket ban and jail time

Shoplifting mum hit with supermarket ban and jail time

A prolific shoplifter who stole more than £1,000 worth of alcohol and groceries in three weeks has been jailed and banned from four supermarkets.

Labour MP 'tempted' to join Tories amid 'harassment'

Labour MP 'tempted' to join Tories amid 'harassment'

Kent's only Labour MP says she has been tempted to defect to the Conservatives following alleged harassment from within her own party.

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Drug dealers' cash to go to victims

Drug dealers' cash to go to victims

Money seized from drug dealers will be given to charities helping victims of drug abuse and domestic violence in a court initiative.

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Judge snubs psychotic dad's bid to sue NHS for £1m

Judge snubs psychotic dad's bid to sue NHS for £1m

A dad who was shot down by police as he stabbed his own daughter has lost his bid to sue the NHS for £1 million.

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