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‘Some people think it’s morbid - but it’s enchanting’

‘Some people think it’s morbid - but it’s enchanting’

One of Kent’s most peaceful and treasured green spaces deserves greater recognition as a wildlife and historical gem, say campaigners.

‘I popped out for some bread and came back a millionaire’

‘I popped out for some bread and came back a millionaire’

A couple are planning to take their kids to Lapland after winning £1 million on the National Lottery.

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‘I’d much rather have a full restaurant than Michelin stars’

‘I’d much rather have a full restaurant than Michelin stars’

A chef taking over an acclaimed gastropub says he would prefer to have a full restaurant with happy punters over chasing a Michelin star.

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Fast food joint to open after three-year delay

Fast food joint to open after three-year delay

A fast food takeaway which has faced constant backlash since plans were first announced three years ago is finally set to open.

Corker plots Canterbury’s response

Corker plots Canterbury’s response

Canterbury Rugby Club's weekend defeat has left them with plenty to work on ahead of a fixture-free Saturday.

Mum tells inquest: ‘Deadly online trend cost my darling boy his life’

Mum tells inquest: ‘Deadly online trend cost my darling boy his life’

The mum of a boy who died after inhaling deodorant believes he had been taking part in a deadly online trend called “chroming”, an inquest has heard.

Crawley handed new England contract

Crawley handed new England contract

Kent batsman Zak Crawley has had his England central contract extended until the end of 2025.

‘Shopping trolleys are everywhere - and the supermarkets must pay!’

‘Shopping trolleys are everywhere - and the supermarkets must pay!’

A council plans on battling “the plague” of shopping trolleys dumped in its rivers and streets by hitting supermarkets harder in the pocket.

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Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police have confirmed a body has been found amid a search for a missing 53-year-old man following a large emergency services response yesterday.

‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

A man has criticised hospital staff after they called his parents to say he had been admitted into their care - when he was actually in bed at home.

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Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

A university professor has been banned from bringing his emotional support dog to work because bosses say it poses a health and safety risk.

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Crash causes delays for drivers as emergency services called to scene

Crash causes delays for drivers as emergency services called to scene

Emergency services were sent to a crash that caused blockages on a busy road.

Estate to get first shop in five years with new Morrisons

Estate to get first shop in five years with new Morrisons

A vast new housing estate where residents have been waiting for a convenience store for years is set for a Morrisons Local despite traffic concerns.

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‘The rates should go down, not up!’: Kent’s most expensive car parks to become even pricier

‘The rates should go down, not up!’: Kent’s most expensive car parks to become even pricier

The cost of using the county’s most expensive council car parks is set to rise again despite calls for the sky-high rates to be slashed.

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Biker in hospital after colliding with lorry on village high street

Biker in hospital after colliding with lorry on village high street

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after colliding with a lorry on a busy route.

Visitors take advantage of error-strewn start

Visitors take advantage of error-strewn start

Canterbury’s early mistakes led to their downfall in a National League 2 East defeat at home to Barnes.

£300k to improve cycling routes through busy streets

£300k to improve cycling routes through busy streets

Almost £300,000 is to be spent improving cycling routes with six schemes getting the go-ahead from councillors.

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Teen taken to hospital after being ‘punched to ground’

Teen taken to hospital after being ‘punched to ground’

Police officers have identified two men they wanted to speak to following an alleged attack on a teenager.

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CCTV and dashcam footage wanted as search for missing man continues

CCTV and dashcam footage wanted as search for missing man continues

Concerns are continuing to grow for a missing 53-year-old who was last seen more than a week ago.

Second council issues scam warning after QR codes stuck on parking machines

Second council issues scam warning after QR codes stuck on parking machines

Another council issued a scam warning after QR codes were stuck on parking machines.

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