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Canterbury couple told son, 3, has leukaemia hours after taking him to QEQM Hospital in Margate for an infected cut finger
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (519+ words) A couple took their little boy to hospital with a cut finger - only to be given the shocking news hours later that he had cancer. Alice and Matt Stiller, from Canterbury, had wanted doctors at the QEQM in Margate to…...
Tributes to much-loved Canterbury teacher who inspired generations of learners
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (547+ words) Tributes have been paid to a much-loved teacher whose passion for languages and dedication to her students inspired generations of learners. Dorothea Pragnell, who died at her Canterbury home on June 2 following complications after heart surgery, was widely respected for…...
Stewart keen to deliver more often
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (843+ words) Home " Canterbury " Sport " Article Kent's Grant Stewart is determined to make up for lost time after a stop-start campaign so far. The 32-year-old has played just two County Championship games this season and has now featured in the last four…...
Controversial verdict leaves Kent boxer seeking a rematch
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (956+ words) Boxer Robert Caswell has called for a rematch after claiming he was on the wrong end of a controversial points decision. Caswell believes he did enough to claim victory against unbeaten Teo Alin in Belfast on Friday night. The 25-year-old…...
It shows we are a proper football club
18+ hour, 48+ min ago (666+ words) Home " Dartford " Sport " Article Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh thinks their first pre-season friendly should show Dartford's new signings the size of the club they have joined. The Darts will begin preparations for the new Isthmian Premier season when they welcome Charlton…...
Former soldier from Sheerness jailed for raping young girl
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (638+ words) A former soldier said to have "served with distinction" has been jailed for 18 years after being revealed as a "highly devious, manipulative and predatory" child rapist. Darren Sutton, who completed three tours of duty in Iraq during his time in…...
Mayoress backs campaign
21+ hour, 25+ min ago (201+ words) Home " Canterbury " Sport " Article The Lady Mayoress of Canterbury took time out from her hectic schedule to help shout about a campaign to encourage women to take up karate. Dr Magali-Fleur Barnoux visited Sochin Karate Club last week to meet…...
Bill to give Government powers to nationalise steel industry clears Lords hurdle
14+ hour, 46+ min ago (540+ words) New laws that give the Government power to nationalise parts of the steel industry have cleared their latest hurdle in the House of Lords. The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill passed committee stage in the upper chamber, as peers raised concerns…...
King to start traditional game of hand ba" during Jedburgh visit
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (237+ words) The King will witness a centuries-old traditional handball game when he visits the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. Charles will be invited to start the game of hand ba, a historic street sport played annually since 1704. The full-contact game sees…...
Next Eddie Stobbart" loses "5m in HGV venture
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (575+ words) Home " Kent Business " County news " Article A multi-millionaire, who declared just 18 months ago he wanted to become "the next Eddie Stobart, has admitted he has lost "5 million in the venture and waved the white flag of surrender. However, he was…...