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Uncertainty over £25m development after huge fire at derelict store

Uncertainty over £25m development after huge fire at derelict store

The fate of the development of an abandoned Debenhams remains up in the air following a huge fire which has seen firefighters battle flames for hours.

City centre closed off after huge fire at former Debenhams

City centre closed off after huge fire at former Debenhams

People are warned to keep doors and windows closed as dozens of firefighters continue to tackle a large fire at a former Debenhams store.

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Hit-and-run driver hunted after crash during police chase

Hit-and-run driver hunted after crash during police chase

A suspected hit-and-run driver who fled after a police chase ended in a collision is being hunted by officers.

Work on controversial £40m housing estate to start next year

Work on controversial £40m housing estate to start next year

Work on a controversial housing development will start next year, after an almost decade-long battle to get the £40 million project off the ground.

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Corker left to rue late blow

Corker left to rue late blow

Head coach Matt Corker felt Canterbury Rugby Club’s inability to add to a slender lead proved costly in the dramatic defeat at Henley Hawks.

Rat droppings found at all-you-can-eat buffet

Rat droppings found at all-you-can-eat buffet

A popular buffet restaurant has been told to clean up its act after food hygiene inspectors found rat holes and droppings.

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Images released after two men ‘attacked by at least three others’ in early morning

Images released after two men ‘attacked by at least three others’ in early morning

Police have released images after at least three suspects reportedly attacked two men in the street during the early hours.

Parents of TV star leave £18m to family after crash tragedy

Parents of TV star leave £18m to family after crash tragedy

Phil Spencer’s parents left £18 million to the TV host and his three siblings following their death in a tragic accident.

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Former Carpetright to be turned into charity shop superstore

Former Carpetright to be turned into charity shop superstore

The fate of a large retail park unit filled by Carpetright before it went into administration has been revealed as new tenants prepare to take over.

Dog abandoned at pet store

Dog abandoned at pet store

Dog wardens were called to a store after a pooch was abandoned there.

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Village fights to save Christmas market after devastating storm

Village fights to save Christmas market after devastating storm

A community has rallied together after Storm Bert destroyed its marquee which hosts the annual Christmas market.

Kent’s County Championship and One-Day Cup fixtures revealed

Kent’s County Championship and One-Day Cup fixtures revealed

Kent will start their 2025 County Championship and Metro Bank One-Day Cup seasons on the road.

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Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

An air ambulance was called to a crash involving a car and cyclist.

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City club suffer dramatic loss

City club suffer dramatic loss

A converted try in the final play left Canterbury Rugby Club hugely disappointed as Henley Hawks snatched a dramatic National League 2 East victory.

Big changes planned at one of Kent’s top-rated glamping sites

Big changes planned at one of Kent’s top-rated glamping sites

Bosses at a top-rated glamping site based in a highly protected area have unveiled plans for big changes - triggering a wave of public support.

Fire crews called to city centre blaze

Fire crews called to city centre blaze

Firefighters tackled flames coming from an electrical box in a car park on a residential street.

Plans submitted to double number of hotel rooms at historic Kent hotel

Plans submitted to double number of hotel rooms at historic Kent hotel

Proposals to build a spa and double the number of rooms at a resort have been lodged, in the hope they will turn the hotel’s fortunes around.

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The 15-mile road trip where you can fill your boot with Kent's best food and drink

The 15-mile road trip where you can fill your boot with Kent's best food and drink

It’s a road hundreds use to commute to work every day but if you take a step back, you’ll discover everything that’s great about living in Kent…

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Firefighters called to electrical box blaze

Firefighters called to electrical box blaze

Billowing smoke could be seen coming from a residential street, prompting a swift fire service response.

Players driving higher standards

Players driving higher standards

Head coach Matt Corker feels the consistency in Canterbury Rugby Club’s squad is helping the team go from strength-to-strength.

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