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A2 reopens as police launch appeal over ‘road rage’ incident

A2 reopens as police launch appeal over ‘road rage’ incident

A dual carriageway shut all day has reopened as police launch an appeal for witnesses following a suspected road rage attack.

Kent former marine and team rescued at sea in charity rowing challenge

Kent former marine and team rescued at sea in charity rowing challenge

A former Kent marine and his team had to be rescued while attempting to cross the Atlantic in a fundraising challenge.

Community ‘heartbroken’ over loss of ‘the best of men’

Community ‘heartbroken’ over loss of ‘the best of men’

A village community has been left “heartbroken” at the death of a popular retired vicar described as “the very best of men”.

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Two assaulted in ‘road rage’ incident on major route

Two assaulted in ‘road rage’ incident on major route

A man has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after a suspected road rage assault on the A2 prompting hours of gridlock.

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Six-day-old puppies found abandoned in woods

Six-day-old puppies found abandoned in woods

A litter of puppies found abandoned in the woods at just six days old have found new homes for Christmas.

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Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

A man who died after being struck by a lorry on the motorway is said to have “jumped from a moving vehicle” into the carriageway, a court heard.

Traffic and train disruption after Dunelm lorry hit bridge

Traffic and train disruption after Dunelm lorry hit bridge

Trains were halted after a Dunelm lorry hit a railway bridge on a major route.

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Eoin’s hard work reaps rewards

Eoin’s hard work reaps rewards

Hooker Eoin O'Donoghue has been praised by Canterbury Rugby Club head coach Matt Corker after his two-try performance in their latest win.

‘They’re laughing at us!’ Drivers left stuck in car park

‘They’re laughing at us!’ Drivers left stuck in car park

A council has been accused of "laughing" at drivers after dozens became stuck in mounting queues in a packed car park.

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Bid for new courts at sport centre for ‘growing sport’

Bid for new courts at sport centre for ‘growing sport’

Plans have been lodged for a city to get its first padel courts, as the trendy sport continues to sweep across Kent.

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CCTV released in search for missing man

CCTV released in search for missing man

A new image has been released in the search for a missing man, last seen seven days ago.

Hollioake bucks the trend

Hollioake bucks the trend

The appointment of Kent's new head coach Adam Hollioake is something of a left-field one, admits director of cricket Simon Cook.

How high street branded ‘second-class Las Vegas’ has been transformed

How high street branded ‘second-class Las Vegas’ has been transformed

One of Kent’s most historic high streets has taken a hit in recent years - but business is now booming.

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Sick pet reunited with stunned owner after 19 months

Sick pet reunited with stunned owner after 19 months

A pet owner has been left stunned after her long-lost cat was found 19 months after going missing.

Family’s home and Christmas presents destroyed in fire

Family’s home and Christmas presents destroyed in fire

A family’s home, belongings and Christmas presents have been devastated by a fire.

‘One-of-a-kind’ leopard with ‘huge personality’ dies aged 19

‘One-of-a-kind’ leopard with ‘huge personality’ dies aged 19

A beloved leopard who became popular with visitors at a wild animal park in Kent has died.

Kent name new head coach

Kent name new head coach

A former England all-rounder has been named as Kent’s new head coach.

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First-half efforts wrap up the points

First-half efforts wrap up the points

The bulk of the work was done before the interval in Canterbury’s 31-10 National League 2 East win over Oxford Harlequins.

Council hit with £100k bill after losing legal battle with holiday park over caravans

Council hit with £100k bill after losing legal battle with holiday park over caravans

A cash-strapped council must stump up £99,000 of taxpayers’ money on legal fees after shunning its own expert advice over a planning bid.

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Village fury as 'millionaire's row' gets green light

Village fury as 'millionaire's row' gets green light

Villagers are fuming that a controversial housing development dubbed “millionaire’s row” has finally been given the go-ahead.

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