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Plans in pipeline to revamp old scout hut into sports hub

Plans in pipeline to revamp old scout hut into sports hub

Plans in a Kent district include a bid to turn a former scout hut into a sports facility and build a new home in a rural hamlet.

City club suffer big away loss

City club suffer big away loss

Canterbury Rugby Club were blown away in the second half at windswept Dorking in National League 2 East.

The 18-year-old councillor who prefers a planning agenda to partying

The 18-year-old councillor who prefers a planning agenda to partying

We spoke to Kent’s youngest parish councillor about why he prefers pouring over council papers to partying in clubs.

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‘It’s a shocking waste of money and will destroy character of street’

‘It’s a shocking waste of money and will destroy character of street’

Conservationists and residents are furious over plans to tear down nine Victorian street lampposts and replace them with modern replicas.

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How 'depressing' Kent high streets could be transformed with new vape and betting shop rules

How 'depressing' Kent high streets could be transformed with new vape and betting shop rules

Councils are set to get new powers to crack down on the number of new vape shops, bookies and barbers in high streets - but what do shoppers think?

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Everything you need to know about the new Archbishop of Canterbury

Everything you need to know about the new Archbishop of Canterbury

Who is Dame Sarah Mullally - the first woman to be appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury?

History made as first-ever woman Archbishop of Canterbury announced

History made as first-ever woman Archbishop of Canterbury announced

Dame Sarah Mullally has this morning been announced as the first woman to hold the office of Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Cafe gets alcohol licence despite fears drunks could run riot in picturesque park

Cafe gets alcohol licence despite fears drunks could run riot in picturesque park

A cafe has won its bid to sell alcohol despite multiple objections – including claims it could lead to rowdy drunks defecating in a historic park.

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‘It’s groundbreaking - and she is living proof of that progress’

‘It’s groundbreaking - and she is living proof of that progress’

A third-generation bison calf has been born in Kent woodland as part of a £1.1 million project.

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Work to do despite three wins in a row

Work to do despite three wins in a row

Head coach Matt Corker conceded Canterbury Rugby Club were way below-par in their victory on Saturday.

Arrests after rogue traders carry out ‘unnecessary works’ for ‘excessive price’

Arrests after rogue traders carry out ‘unnecessary works’ for ‘excessive price’

Four men have been arrested after rogue traders allegedly carried out unnecessary work before demanding a large sum of cash.

Shortlist for next Archbishop of Canterbury revealed

Shortlist for next Archbishop of Canterbury revealed

The shortlist of candidates to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury has been revealed - including two women.

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Compton praised at Kent end-of-season awards

Compton praised at Kent end-of-season awards

Opener Ben Compton was the main winner at Kent’s end-of-season awards evening - for the second time in four seasons.

Three miles of congestion after two-car crash

Three miles of congestion after two-car crash

There is a three-mile tailback along a main road after a crash involving two cars.

Police called to wrestling event starring WWE legend after ‘spectator’s comment to teen’

Police called to wrestling event starring WWE legend after ‘spectator’s comment to teen’

Police were called to a wrestling show after a man reportedly made an inappropriate comment to a teenage boy.

Michelin-star chef writes recipes for food bank

Michelin-star chef writes recipes for food bank

A food bank has teamed up with a Michelin-starred chef to create a recipe book for families using emergency food parcels.

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HMV reveals opening date for new store - with giveaways for first 25 customers

HMV reveals opening date for new store - with giveaways for first 25 customers

HMV has revealed the opening date for its newest Kent store, which will see the launch of its first in-store bookshop in the county.

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Arrest made after fraudsters ‘posing as police scam resident out of £23,000’

Arrest made after fraudsters ‘posing as police scam resident out of £23,000’

A man has been arrested in connection with a suspected fraud in which someone is said to have handed over £23,000 to a fake police officer.

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Six dead pheasants found as police seize catapults from suspected poachers

Six dead pheasants found as police seize catapults from suspected poachers

Police seized three catapults after swooping on suspected poachers and finding six dead pheasants.

Kent seam bowler retires

Kent seam bowler retires

Kent seam bowler George Garrett has retired from professional cricket following the conclusion of their 2025 season.

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