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Kent name new captain

Kent name new captain

A Margate-born spinner has been appointed as Kent captain as part of a new leadership model for the side.

Praise for fundraising efforts

Praise for fundraising efforts

Outgoing Canterbury Golf Club captain Mark Broadhurst has thanked generous members who have helped give a worthy cause a cash boost.

‘Re-energised’ Billings tipped to rise again

‘Re-energised’ Billings tipped to rise again

A re-energised Sam Billings is being backed to return to his best for Kent Spitfires this summer.

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Former GP denies multiple abuse charges spanning 19 years

Former GP denies multiple abuse charges spanning 19 years

A former doctor accused of 24 offences in respect of nine alleged victims is to stand trial later this year.

Dad hit with ‘unfair’ £3k water bill after leak outside Airbnb

Dad hit with ‘unfair’ £3k water bill after leak outside Airbnb

A man has endured a seven-month battle over an “unfair” water bill of more than £3,200 following an undetected leak outside his Airbnb rental home.

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Hundreds of tractors line streets and block major route in protest

Hundreds of tractors line streets and block major route in protest

More than 200 farmers lined the streets in tractors as part of a protest against cheap imports and unfair treatment.

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Wildlife park welcomes two young bison bulls

Wildlife park welcomes two young bison bulls

Two young bison bulls have taken up residence at a wildlife park following the death of a previous duo.

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Rising river levels prompt flood alert

Rising river levels prompt flood alert

People have been warned flooding is possible after heavy rainfall led to rising river levels.

Traffic zones scrapped and 2,000 homes set for near uni

Traffic zones scrapped and 2,000 homes set for near uni

A city’s controversial traffic zoning plans will be scrapped while new land is earmarked for thousands of homes.

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Footage of leisure centre’s ‘exciting’ £8m revamp released

Footage of leisure centre’s ‘exciting’ £8m revamp released

New drone footage shows how a sports centre’s long-anticipated £8m overhaul is progressing a year on.

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Break comes at the right time

Break comes at the right time

A fixture-free weekend gives Canterbury head coach Matt Corker the opportunity to resolve his side’s loss of form.

NHS staff ‘devastated’ over looming job cuts

NHS staff ‘devastated’ over looming job cuts

Bosses at a Kent hospital trust are looking to reduce the number of admin workers in the face of financial pressures.

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Tractor convoy to crawl through city as fourth Kent protest planned

Tractor convoy to crawl through city as fourth Kent protest planned

Farmers will take part in another go-slow convoy this weekend, the fourth in a matter of weeks, to protest against cheap imports.

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Controversial silent disco only raises £10,000 for Cathedral coffers

Controversial silent disco only raises £10,000 for Cathedral coffers

A divisive silent disco at a cathedral may wind up bringing in just £10,000 – as bosses admit it’s not certain another one could be held.

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Popular Kent music festival to return after five years

Popular Kent music festival to return after five years

International stars, local bands and DJs are being lined up for the return of a Kent music festival after an absence of five years.

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'All rules followed' in Milton Manor saga - but some councillors call for further probe

'All rules followed' in Milton Manor saga - but some councillors call for further probe

The inclusion of an ex-councillor’s estate in a draft Local Plan could yet be investigated further despite a review finding all rules were followed.

Flood warning issued after heavy rainfall

Flood warning issued after heavy rainfall

The Environment Agency is warning of a high risk of flooding in a rural part of Kent.

Rising Australian pace bowler signs for Kent

Rising Australian pace bowler signs for Kent

Kent’s new signing has been making rapid progress in Australia and his new team-mates are thrilled to have him onboard.

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A ‘pedestrian-friendly’ square and revamped castle: £22m work set to start within months

A ‘pedestrian-friendly’ square and revamped castle: £22m work set to start within months

An ambitious £22 million project designed to boost a city’s infrastructure and draw in crowds is set to start within months.

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Garden centre and bistro up for sale for £1.4m

Garden centre and bistro up for sale for £1.4m

A garden centre has hit the market for £1.45m after its owner unveiled fresh plans to build five homes on connected land.

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