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‘He’s going to bounce back’

‘He’s going to bounce back’

Tawanda Muyeye is optimistic Kent team-mate Nathan Gilchrist can rediscover his best form this summer after an injury-hit 2023 season.

How Kent analysis led them to bowling recruits

How Kent analysis led them to bowling recruits

Director of cricket Simon Cook has revealed the level of analysis which went into Kent bringing in Michael Cohen and George Garrett.

‘Our eight XL bullies are running riot – we need a new home!’

‘Our eight XL bullies are running riot – we need a new home!’

A couple left with a surprise litter of XL bullies are now desperate to move as the rapidly growing puppies are running riot in their home.

‘We were told we’d be getting a pub back – not a nursery local parents can’t afford’

‘We were told we’d be getting a pub back – not a nursery local parents can’t afford’

Villagers have been left dismayed by a prestigious private school’s decision to u-turn on plans to restore a historic pub to its former glory.

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Coach throws himself into life with Kent

Coach throws himself into life with Kent

New batting coach Toby Radford has praised the work ethic and open-mindedness of Kent’s players.

Corker: Don’t lose grip with end in sight!

Corker: Don’t lose grip with end in sight!

Coach Matt Corker is out to ensure Canterbury Rugby Club remain seventh in National League 2 East ahead of their final matches of the campaign.

Mum, 34, in endless pain: 'I'd consider Dignitas but can't afford £15k'

Mum, 34, in endless pain: 'I'd consider Dignitas but can't afford £15k'

A mum living in agony with severe arthritis has described her struggle to cope - and the measures she would be prepared to take to end her pain.

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Five arrests amid dispersal order at trouble-hit park

Five arrests amid dispersal order at trouble-hit park

Five teenagers have been arrested after extra police were scrambled to tackle a rise in anti-social behaviour in a trouble-hit park.

Cook on Kent’s budget challenges

Cook on Kent’s budget challenges

Kent director of cricket Simon Cook believes the county are in a position where they must “maximise every single penny” in their budget.

Dispersal order after teenagers clash in trouble-hit park

Dispersal order after teenagers clash in trouble-hit park

Extra police with additional powers have been scrambled following reports of teenagers clashing in a trouble-hit park.

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Dead rat and mould found at restaurant shut down for almost a week

Dead rat and mould found at restaurant shut down for almost a week

A dead rat was found decomposing in the kitchen of a popular sushi restaurant given a damning one-star food hygiene rating.

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‘That’s a huge asset for us’

‘That’s a huge asset for us’

Director of cricket Simon Cook thinks Kent’s ground at Beckenham is a trump card in their hopes for a tier-one women’s team.

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Patience key in Denly’s development

Patience key in Denly’s development

All-rounder Jaydn Denly’s talent excites Kent head coach Matt Walker - but he warns patience will be pivotal during the teenager’s development.

Vickers’ gold standard

Vickers’ gold standard

Athletes from Champions UK Muay Thai club in Canterbury achieved great success at the Muay Boran Federation World Championships in Thailand.

Opening date revealed for restaurant loved by Premier League stars

Opening date revealed for restaurant loved by Premier League stars

A chicken restaurant and sports bar popular with Premier League footballers has revealed the opening date for its new Kent venue.

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Canterbury short of ideas

Canterbury short of ideas

Canterbury failed to make it three wins on the spin with a below-par display against Old Albanians in National League 2 East.

School cabbie ‘threatened to smash partner's face in’

School cabbie ‘threatened to smash partner's face in’

A taxi driver who ferries children to and from school was secretly filmed threatening to "smash his partner's face in" during a vile tirade.

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Bid to turn former pub into care home and café

Bid to turn former pub into care home and café

A former pub once teeming with fans during cricket matchdays could now become a care home with a community cafe and bar

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Dismay as long-running fireworks display that attracts thousands axed

Dismay as long-running fireworks display that attracts thousands axed

A bonfire night event which attracts thousands of people every year has been cancelled due to the “mammoth” three-month-long clean-up task.

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Tory taking on Kent’s only Labour MP revealed

Tory taking on Kent’s only Labour MP revealed

The new Conservative candidate selected to take on Kent’s only Labour MP has vowed to fight a clean campaign and not “tear into” her rival.

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