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Devastating blaze sparks call for sprinklers

12 November 2015
Devastating blaze sparks call for sprinklers

A council is being pressured to force developers to install sprinklers in all new timber-framed buildings after a fire destroyed 16 homes.

Dad's horror at finding lifeless daughter in pool

11 November 2015
Dad's horror at finding lifeless daughter in pool

A dad has spoken of his terror at finding his four-year-old daughter lifeless at the bottom of a swimming pool - and thanked the medics who saved her.

Mum of newborn dies in public toilets

11 November 2015
Mum of newborn dies in public toilets

A drug addict mum had her newborn baby taken into care just months before she died from heroin overdose in public toilets, an inquest heard.

Nine injured in serious crash between lorry and minibus

09 November 2015
Nine injured in serious crash between lorry and minibus

A collision between a minibus and lorry has left nine people hurt and a major A-road shut in both directions.

Drugs death of dad of twins

04 November 2015
Drugs death of dad of twins

A "caring and funny" 29-year-old who died of a drugs overdose has donated his organs.

Driver will not face prosecution over death crash

04 November 2015
Driver will not face prosecution over death crash

A young man arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a 23-year-old by dangerous driving will not be charged.

City strip club will move to another site if venue is redeveloped

01 November 2015
City strip club will move to another site if venue is redeveloped

Lap dancing venue bosses say they will apply for an extra day and longer opening hours if they move to a new location - because of the demand.

Record-breaking night of the living dead

31 October 2015
Record-breaking night of the living dead

The undead had the night of their lives at Britain's biggest ever zombie crawl.

Car smashes into house

30 October 2015
Car smashes into house

A car has swerved off the road and smashed into the front of a house on a high street.

Popular city cafe to shut after owners give up on their dream

29 October 2015
Popular city cafe to shut after owners give up on their dream

Sisters say they put their "heart and soul" into the business but high running costs means it's not making them a decent living.

Teacher's broken cheek bones after vicious robbery

29 October 2015
Teacher's broken cheek bones after vicious robbery

A teacher is now too frightened to go out into town at night after being set upon by two thugs who left him needing facial surgery.

Tragedy of three brothers

26 October 2015
Tragedy of three brothers

The tragic story of a heroin addict who stabbed his brother to death and watched another die from drug abuse has been revealed at an inquest.

Light up the City charity walk in Canterbury attracts huge support

26 October 2015
Light up the City charity walk in Canterbury attracts huge support

Organisers say they are delighted by the turnout for evening sponsored walk and run which raised £16,000 for the Pilgrims Hospice.

Spaniel stolen from pups

18 October 2015
Spaniel stolen from pups

Brazen thieves have swiped a cocker spaniel from its owners' garden - just feet from its weeks-old pups.

Kent broadcaster and comedienne named as new host of QI

14 October 2015
Kent broadcaster and comedienne named as new host of QI

Sandi Toksvig is to take over from Stephen Fry on the popular television BBC 2 panel quiz game

Animal park boss defends trading elephant

06 October 2015
Animal park boss defends trading elephant

An elephant from a Spanish zoo is settling in at a Kent animal park, as bosses at the attraction defend trading their oldest bull for the new arrival.

Vandals attack memorial plaque to murdered mum

05 October 2015
Vandals attack memorial plaque to murdered mum

A memorial plaque to a young mum murdered in a park has been snapped in half by "mindless" vandals.

Crash victim's family fight to keep memorial

01 October 2015
Crash victim's family fight to keep memorial

Loved ones of a 23-year-old killed in a crash say the council has asked them to move a roadside tribute to him following complaints from the public.

'We want to stop another tragedy like Sacha's'

01 October 2015
'We want to stop another tragedy like Sacha's'

The grief-stricken parents of tragic Sacha Wheeler say only the closure of the rail crossing where she was killed will ensure it never happens again.

Animal park favourite leaves Howletts after 26 years

29 September 2015
Animal park favourite leaves Howletts after 26 years

Zoo bosses say swapping 6.5 ton elephant Jums for another bull in Spain is beneficial for the herds.

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