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Award for Army Major for disaster heroics

31 January 2016
Award for Army Major for disaster heroics

The leadership of a soldier who refused a flight to safety after an earthquake that left 19 people dead has been recognised.

Family's shock as ex-police officer killed by own car

28 January 2016
Family's shock as ex-police officer killed by own car

A man has told how firefighters battled to save his brother after he became trapped underneath his own car.

OAP 'killed by own car'

26 January 2016
OAP 'killed by own car'

A man in his 70s died in a 'tragic accident' after becoming trapped beneath his car on a sloping driveway.

Heartbreak as dogs feared snatched on country walk

26 January 2016
Heartbreak as dogs feared snatched on country walk

A family fears two spaniels have been taken after vanishing on a walk in the woods.

'Towering pylons will scar the countryside'

25 January 2016
'Towering pylons will scar the countryside'

Three Kent MPs have spoken out against plans for 70 "monstrous" electricity pylons stretching for 12 miles through the east Kent countryside.

Appeal to catch robber who ran off with letters

25 January 2016
Appeal to catch robber who ran off with letters

Police have issued an image of a man they are hunting after a postwoman was assaulted and had letters stolen.

They say they've never really been into cycling...

24 January 2016
They say they've never really been into cycling...

This summer two friends will leave Kent on an 18,000 mile journey around the world on a tandem.

Organisers confident gay pride parade will get go-ahead

20 January 2016
Organisers confident gay pride parade will get go-ahead

Thousands are expected to attend a gay pride parade if it gets the green light from the local council.

A2 traffic backed up to Canterbury following rush hour crash

20 January 2016
A2 traffic backed up to Canterbury following rush hour crash

The London-bound between Canterbury and Faversham was partially blocked following a collision between a lorry and a car.

Man found dead in park identified

20 January 2016
Man found dead in park identified

Police say the body of man found in a city park is a 26-year-old from the area, who was reported missing earlier in the day.

Police cover-up denied as biker inquest adjourned

17 January 2016
Police cover-up denied as biker inquest adjourned

An inquest into the death of a motorcyclist has been adjourned amid accusations of a police cover-up.

Four rowers from Canterbury are tackling world's toughest challenge

15 January 2016
Four rowers from Canterbury are tackling world's toughest challenge

There is drama as oarsmen competing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge survive capsizing after being hit by a wave the "size of a house"

Cleaner 'left fake bombs in uni library', court told

14 January 2016
Cleaner 'left fake bombs in uni library', court told

A 40-year-old woman is alleged to have sparked three evacuations of a university by leaving homemade fake bombs on campus.

'I was ill, not lazy - let me work'

14 January 2016
'I was ill, not lazy - let me work'

A beauty counter worker who lost her job at M&S for repeated lateness is asking for it back after tests revealed epilepsy was causing her to oversleep

Bravery award for hero killed saving 'suicidal' friend

12 January 2016
Bravery award for hero killed saving 'suicidal' friend

A heroic pensioner killed as he saved a young friend who jumped onto railway tracks is to be posthumously awarded for his bravery.

Daughter finds parents’ memorial plaque wrecked

10 January 2016
Daughter finds parents’ memorial plaque wrecked

A family were horrified to discover a treasured memorial plaque has been destroyed by vandals at a crematorium.

Rains: Flood alert remains in place

07 January 2016
Rains: Flood alert remains in place

Drivers are warned to take extra care as downpours continue to fall over Canterbury and surrounding villages.

'Why didn’t police ask me about crash?'

07 January 2016
'Why didn’t police ask me about crash?'

A motorcyclist whose leg was shattered in a crash says she is upset police did not even speak to her about how it happened.

Driver warns of A2 aquaplaning as cars slide into bushes

07 January 2016
Driver warns of A2 aquaplaning as cars slide into bushes

A motorist says sections of the A2 are a hazard to drivers when wet as heavy rainfall batters the county.

Cabbies targeted for cash left in cars overnight

04 January 2016
Cabbies targeted for cash left in cars overnight

A hooded bicycle-riding thief is being sought by police following a spate of thefts from taxis.

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