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'She was only 13 - now people will know full story behind tragedy'

'She was only 13 - now people will know full story behind tragedy'

The full story of how so many lives were lost in one part of Kent 80 years ago is now displayed on a new plaque.

Third of swanky retirement flats still unsold - as prices slashed

Third of swanky retirement flats still unsold - as prices slashed

Almost a third of the flats in a swanky Kent retirement living complex remain unsold - two years after they first went on the market.

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Five fire engines called to building blaze

Five fire engines called to building blaze

Firefighters used water from a private swimming pool to tackle a building fire which saw heavy smoke billow into the air.

Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

Billings proud of Spitfires despite defeat

Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings was proud of his players after their last-gasp defeat at Surrey.

Spitfires lose final-ball thriller to Surrey

Spitfires lose final-ball thriller to Surrey

Kent Spitfires suffered their second loss of the Vitality Blast after a thrilling finish at Surrey.

Urban Outfitters set to replace shoe giants at shopping centre

Urban Outfitters set to replace shoe giants at shopping centre

Clothing giant Urban Outfitters is set to open its third Kent store at a busy shopping centre.

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‘After a rollercoaster start, it seems this restaurant has found its rightful home’

‘After a rollercoaster start, it seems this restaurant has found its rightful home’

Our reviewer takes in a restaurant once panned by one of the country’s top food critics - but are things better after a menu overhaul and a new home?

Clear-thinking Crawley still has nerves with Kent

Clear-thinking Crawley still has nerves with Kent

Kent’s Zak Crawley admitted he feels nervous playing for the county because he’s so keen to do well.

Thousands face disruption as council prepares to shut car park

Thousands face disruption as council prepares to shut car park

Thousands of drivers face disruption as the council has confirmed it will shut one of its car parks to carry out works over the next eight weeks.

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Kent coach Hollioake on return to Surrey

Kent coach Hollioake on return to Surrey

Adam Hollioake returns to Surrey as an opposition coach for the first time this week - but insists he’s too old for emotions.

Body found in search for missing man, 26

Body found in search for missing man, 26

A body has been found in the search for a missing 26-year-old man, police have confirmed.

Police tape off wooded area as forensics van pictured at beauty spot

Police tape off wooded area as forensics van pictured at beauty spot

Police taped off a wooded area at a beauty spot after the discovery of a man’s body.

How Zak Crawley has silenced his doubters

How Zak Crawley has silenced his doubters

Kent and England’s Zak Crawley deserves to succeed because of the hard work he puts into his game.

Taff means business at city club

Taff means business at city club

Canterbury Rugby Club have added significantly to their senior squad for the 2025/26 season.

Former GP accused of abusing patients over almost 20 years

Former GP accused of abusing patients over almost 20 years

A former GP has gone on trial accused of sexually abusing nine male patients by carrying out unjustified genital examinations, a jury has heard.

New Archbishop of Canterbury job advert goes live

New Archbishop of Canterbury job advert goes live

A job description for the next most Archbishop of Canterbury has been disclosed following the resignation of Justin Welby in January.

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Kent’s injury jinx strikes again

Kent’s injury jinx strikes again

Kent’s injury jinx has struck again after a third player was ruled out for the rest of the season.

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Crawley guides Spitfires to victory

Crawley guides Spitfires to victory

Zak Crawley hit an unbeaten half-century to guide Kent Spitfires to a comfortable eight-wicket win on Sunday.

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Charity hero retiring after almost 40 years: ‘People can’t cope with modern world’

Charity hero retiring after almost 40 years: ‘People can’t cope with modern world’

A boss of a charity launched in the wake of patients being evicted from a former psychiatric hospital says today’s users struggle with modern life.

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‘I’ve gone from busking in Kent to releasing a single and playing Hyde Park’

‘I’ve gone from busking in Kent to releasing a single and playing Hyde Park’

A teenager busking in Kent only a year ago is set to support a chart-topping US singer at one of London’s most acclaimed festivals.

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