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'It's just mindless violence - and it's getting worse'

'It's just mindless violence - and it's getting worse'

Troublesome youths are suspected of wrecking a landmark at a centuries-old green space in an act of "mindless violence".

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'We found one Staffie tied to a tree in the woods'

'We found one Staffie tied to a tree in the woods'

An animal sanctuary says it is becoming overrun with unwanted pets as the cost of living crisis bites.

Two-mile police dog chase after fuel thefts

Two-mile police dog chase after fuel thefts

Two men have been arrested after a police dog sniffed them out over two miles of chasing.

Millard leaves rivals trailing

Millard leaves rivals trailing

Kent's Alex Millard was victorious at the British Athletics Cross Challenge in Milton Keynes.

Restaurant boss defends bid for 'ludicrous' Champagne café

Restaurant boss defends bid for 'ludicrous' Champagne café

A bid to transform a tiny riverside cottage into a two-storey upmarket tearoom has been branded “a form of vandalism” by neighbours.

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Woman struck by train survives

Woman struck by train survives

A woman struck by a train last night has suffered non life-threatening injuries, police have confirmed.

First restaurant at £115m complex reveals opening date

First restaurant at £115m complex reveals opening date

The first restaurant to launch at a new multi-million-pound development has confirmed it will open before Christmas.

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City club's screen saver

City club's screen saver

Canterbury Rugby Club will offer every playing member between 14 and 35 the chance to be screened for possible undiagnosed cardiac conditions.

Huge Chapel Down winery 'could make us bigger than Moet in UK'

Huge Chapel Down winery 'could make us bigger than Moet in UK'

An English wine giant believes a new multi-million pound winery in the Kent countryside could make the brand even bigger than Moet in the UK.

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The 'horror movie' mill abandoned for 15 years

The 'horror movie' mill abandoned for 15 years

A derelict and potentially contaminated mill with a grim past is one of the eeriest - and most intriguing - locations in Kent.

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Huge response after woman hit by train

Huge response after woman hit by train

Police, fire crews and paramedics were called after a woman was hit on the train line.

Heartbreak as 'beautiful' Brutus put to sleep

Heartbreak as 'beautiful' Brutus put to sleep

An ex-circus lion rescued from a life of abuse has sadly died following 10 happy years at a Kent zoo.

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Pokemon Go player attacked by gang 'for sitting on bench'

Pokemon Go player attacked by gang 'for sitting on bench'

A man suffered serious head injuries in an attack by a gang of eight yobs, who took issue with him sitting on "their" bench as he played Pokemon Go.

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Weather warning issued for rain in Kent

Weather warning issued for rain in Kent

The county is expected to be hit by persistent and heavy rain this week, the Met Office has warned.

'Our new £33k car has a mind of its own'

'Our new £33k car has a mind of its own'

A couple say their new car continuously malfunctions, with the alarm and hazards randomly going off and the heater turning on without reason.

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The rundown and damp-ridden Kent home turned into £2 million gem

The rundown and damp-ridden Kent home turned into £2 million gem

A home dating back 340 years and containing paintings by a world-famous artist has been given a £2 million price tag following a major renovation.

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Truck carrying digger 'stuck' in city centre

Truck carrying digger 'stuck' in city centre

Police were called to a popular shopping area after a lorry became "stuck" in its historic streets.

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Efforts can't compensate for shortcomings

Efforts can't compensate for shortcomings

It was a familiar story as Canterbury suffered another defeat in National League 2 East.

Kent captain skips IPL to focus on 'longer-format cricket'

Kent captain skips IPL to focus on 'longer-format cricket'

Sam Billings is set to be playing more County Championship cricket at Kent next summer - after opting not to take part in the Indian Premier League.

Southeastern confirms strike date in fresh blow for passengers

Southeastern confirms strike date in fresh blow for passengers

Southeastern has confirmed its drivers are set to stage another strike.

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