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Kent nightclubs and bars face boycott over spiking fears

Kent nightclubs and bars face boycott over spiking fears

Drink venues across the county are set to be boycotted following a worrying spate of reports of spiking - including by injection.

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Woman stabbed rival after Facebook death threat, jury told

Woman stabbed rival after Facebook death threat, jury told

Four people stand trial in connection with an alleged knife attack on a young woman stabbed after receiving a death threat on social media.

'He was our amazing grandad - but also our abuser'

'He was our amazing grandad - but also our abuser'

Two sisters have bravely spoken of the nightmare they suffered at the hands of their grandfather – a serial sex abuser they helped put behind bars.

Kent's purple patch continues

Kent's purple patch continues

National title for Kent's over-60s adds another trophy to county's collection.

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Shock as 4,000-home 'garden city' thrown into doubt

Shock as 4,000-home 'garden city' thrown into doubt

A huge housing development planned for the Kent countryside has been stripped of its planning permission in a momentous decision.

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Family baffled by thieving cat's glove collection

Family baffled by thieving cat's glove collection

A five-year-old tabby has brought home an extraordinary haul of more than 30 workmen's gloves.

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Hundreds attend Cathedral funeral of 'truly great' Kent businessman

Hundreds attend Cathedral funeral of 'truly great' Kent businessman

Tributes have poured in for respected and successful businessman Michael Head who dedicated his retirement to supporting many good causes.

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Dramatic win for Canterbury

Dramatic win for Canterbury

Canterbury tamed Leicester Lions in the nick of time on Saturday.

Reality star visits luxury Kent hotel

Reality star visits luxury Kent hotel

A TV personality and former The Only Way is Essex star spent the weekend relaxing at a luxury Kent hotel.

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Man urged to come forward after 'suspicious incident'

Man urged to come forward after 'suspicious incident'

A man who grabbed a silver suitcase from a woman who found it in a field is being urged to come forward by detectives.

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TikTok blocks mum's fundraising account three times 'by mistake'

TikTok blocks mum's fundraising account three times 'by mistake'

An account generating much-needed cash to buy medical cannabis for a severely epileptic girl has been mistakenly banned by TikTok for the third time.

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National chain to open in long-empty superstore

National chain to open in long-empty superstore

A new tenant will be opening its doors for business in a superstore which has stood vacant for almost three years.

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Family sells Kent dealership group after almost half-a-century

Family sells Kent dealership group after almost half-a-century

A car dealership group founded in Kent almost 50 years ago, and with 1,500 employees, has been sold for £64.5m.

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Fighting chance at nationals

Fighting chance at nationals

Prince of Wales Boxing Academy have three youngsters in title contention this weekend.

Stevo still means business

Stevo still means business

All-rounder Darren Stevens, named Kent's player-of-the-year for a third successive year after a fine summer, is already getting ready for next season.

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Cannibal fantasist 'living yards from playground' after early release

Cannibal fantasist 'living yards from playground' after early release

A former nurse who plotted to rape, behead and eat a child is living yards from a children’s play park after being released from prison early.

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Villagers 'all rather pleased' as 115 new homes rejected

Villagers 'all rather pleased' as 115 new homes rejected

Residents are breathing a huge sigh of relief after plans to build a housing estate on prime agricultural land were resoundingly refused.

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Changes at club after 'drink spiked'

Changes at club after 'drink spiked'

A city nightclub is implementing changes to increase safety after an 'extremely worrying' incident in which a drink was reportedly spiked.

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Holes in one are a family affair

Holes in one are a family affair

Anything Canterbury golfer Kevin Ashby's cousin can do, he can too!

Shop owner was ‘force to be reckoned with’

Shop owner was ‘force to be reckoned with’

A popular businesswoman who ran a vintage clothing store in the city centre for more than 30 years has died.

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