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First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

Champagne corks popped as guests were offered a first glimpse inside a highly anticipated restaurant ahead of its official launch.

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High street restaurant suddenly shuts as forfeiture notice appears on window

High street restaurant suddenly shuts as forfeiture notice appears on window

A popular high street restaurant has vowed to find a new home after suddenly shutting its doors citing “reasons beyond our control”.

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Rough sleepers next to major road told ‘tents being lived in won’t be removed’

Rough sleepers next to major road told ‘tents being lived in won’t be removed’

Homeless people based at an encampment inches from a busy dual carriageway have been told tents being lived in will not be removed.

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Police release new image in search for Hamish missing for more than a week

Police release new image in search for Hamish missing for more than a week

Investigators have released a new image in the search for a man missing for more than a week.

Police officer assaulted amid high street ruckus

Police officer assaulted amid high street ruckus

A police officer was assaulted as arrests were made during a disturbance in a high street.

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Heartbroken mum decorates son's grave for Halloween

Heartbroken mum decorates son's grave for Halloween

A heartbroken mother has decorated her son’s grave with pumpkins, flowers and spiderwebs in tribute to her Halloween-loving teenager.

The ‘daddy’ in and out the ring!

The ‘daddy’ in and out the ring!

It has been a hectic year for Canterbury’s professional boxer Brandan Olbrechts - in and out of the ring.

Bowler signs new Kent contract

Bowler signs new Kent contract

Fast bowler Nathan Gilchrist has extended his Kent contract.

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

An inquest has heard how police and paramedics tried to save the life of a 23-year-old stabbed in the chest in a late-night high street attack.

Blake’s legacy still adds up

Blake’s legacy still adds up

Analyst Carrick Blake is still having an influence on how Canterbury Rugby Club operate - even after leaving the club.

Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

A dad-of-eight who became an “icon” through his 13 years working at Poundland has tragically died the night before a landmark birthday.

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Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

A former cathedral dean whose morning prayer videos featuring his crafty cats went viral has died.

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

An animal park owner has bid an emotional farewell to two lions he helped hand-rear with his daughter.

Kent’s new ‘leadership model’ for 2025

Kent’s new ‘leadership model’ for 2025

Two former Kent men’s players have been confirmed as part of the club’s staff as part of Kent Women’s “leadership model” for their 2025 campaign.

Delays to bin collections after dustcart crashes

Delays to bin collections after dustcart crashes

Residents face disruption to bin collections this week after a recycling lorry crashed.

Delays on dual carriageways after multi-vehicle smash

Delays on dual carriageways after multi-vehicle smash

Reports of a multi-vehicle smash at a motorway junction sparked queues on two dual carriageways.

Concerns intensify over missing Hamish last seen six days ago

Concerns intensify over missing Hamish last seen six days ago

Concerns are growing for a missing man last seen six days ago.

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

Plans to open a fish and chip shop less than 100 yards away from two similar firms in the shell of an empty dessert restaurant have been submitted.

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Sexual predator followed and groped women and girls in streets

Sexual predator followed and groped women and girls in streets

A sexual predator who followed women and girls around streets before attempting to touch and grab them has been jailed.

Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

Owners of buildings in five areas of ancient woodland in Kent have been ordered to tear them down.

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