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'Zoos are no longer viable': zoo boss Damian Aspinall

14 July 2013
'Zoos are no longer viable': zoo boss Damian Aspinall

A Kent wildlife park boss says he has no intention of closing Howletts or Port Lympne... despite saying zoos should be phased out.

Smiling toddler beats rare cancer

11 July 2013
Smiling toddler beats rare cancer

Darcie Kay's mother thanks "miracle" medics and pledges to raise money for cancer and children's charities in future.

Patients left stranded just days into new transport service

10 July 2013
Patients left stranded just days into new transport service

A boss has said he is 'deeply sorry' after his firm let down patients it was due to transport to hospital.

Police investigate suspicious fires in Canterbury

10 July 2013
Police investigate suspicious fires in Canterbury

Hunt for arsonist after three fires started in just 35 minutes in city centre.

Horror as wife dies in flames

05 July 2013
Horror as wife dies in flames

A man has described the horrific moment he ran back to his house to find his wife engulfed in flames after setting herself on fire.

Cricket family gathers for Mike Denness service

01 July 2013
Cricket family gathers for Mike Denness service

A service at Canterbury Cathedral today remembered former England and Kent captain Mike Denness, a "damn good player and a fine gentleman".

New pylon routes through Kent unveiled by National Grid

27 June 2013
New pylon routes through Kent unveiled by National Grid

Two options for a line of 70 pylons cutting through the county's countryside have been put out to public consultation

Man, 21, killed by lorry on A2 named

27 June 2013
Man, 21, killed by lorry on A2 named

A young man hit and killed by a lorry as walked along the A2 has been named as George Mitchell from Canterbury.

Owner's fears after dog's horrific injuries

20 June 2013
Owner's fears after dog's horrific injuries

A pet owner has issued a warning after her dog suffered appalling injuries in a mystery incident. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE

Man hurt in stiletto shoe attack

14 June 2013
Man hurt in stiletto shoe attack

A young man been treated for an eye injury after being hit in the face by a woman wielding a stiletto shoe.

Soldiers to say sad farewell to Canterbury

10 June 2013
Soldiers to say sad farewell to Canterbury

Preparations are underway for a final march through the city streets as 5 Scots leave Howe Barracks in Canterbury

Magnificent mansion on market for £2m plus

02 June 2013
Magnificent mansion on market for £2m plus

A country mansion where a businessman embroiled in a custody battle once hid his son from the authorities goes up for sale

Cyclists break through the pain barrier in 357-mile trek

29 May 2013
Cyclists break through the pain barrier in 357-mile trek

Two bike riders are relaxing weary muscles after cycling hundreds of miles from Lands End in under 24 hours... on a tandem!

Double trouble as twins enter same beauty pageant

24 May 2013
Double trouble as twins enter same beauty pageant

They may be identical, but twins Kellis and Cassey are hoping to split the judges' votes in a national beauty contest.

Suspect in £3k raid caught on camera

24 May 2013
Suspect in £3k raid caught on camera

The owner of a property burgled in the middle of the day wants help to track down a man captured on CCTV.

Four injured in crash on M2 near Faversham

23 May 2013
Four injured in crash on M2 near Faversham

A van and a car have been involved in collision on London bound carriageway causing long tailbacks.

£80k payout for woman bullied by new Lord Mayor

23 May 2013
£80k payout for woman bullied by new Lord Mayor

An employment judge has ruled the Lord Mayor of Canterbury created "an intimidating, hostile and offensive environment" for a former council clerk.

Botched Iraq war fuelling terrorist attacks, says MP

23 May 2013
Botched Iraq war fuelling terrorist attacks, says MP

In the wake of the Woolwich soldier murder, MP Julian Brazier says Britain must accept its actions in Iraq have allowed extremism to flourish.

Canterbury muslims fear revenge attacks

23 May 2013
Canterbury muslims fear revenge attacks

The city's muslim community has been warned about going out at night after the murder of a soldier in London by alleged Islamic extremists.

A bread winner!

22 May 2013
A bread winner!

Free sandwiches prompted hundreds of students to queue for up to an hour at the city’s newest takeaway.

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