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Main route to be closed for works

Main route to be closed for works

Highway officials have announced the planned closure of a main city centre route.

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‘We raved in the Nave at Canterbury Cathedral and it was a surreal night out’

‘We raved in the Nave at Canterbury Cathedral and it was a surreal night out’

The controversial silent discos being held at Canterbury Cathedral have made headlines all over the world. KentOnline joined the ravers last night...

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‘Horrified’ Christians protest outside cathedral over ‘absurd’ silent disco

‘Horrified’ Christians protest outside cathedral over ‘absurd’ silent disco

Christian protestors have gathered outside Canterbury Cathedral to call for an end to an “absurd” silent disco.

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A point to prove

A point to prove

Canterbury Rugby Club return to the venue for what coach Matt Corker has described as their lowest point of last season this Saturday.

‘It’s the worst piece of news in 25 years - I may as well just shut my shop’

‘It’s the worst piece of news in 25 years - I may as well just shut my shop’

Controversial parking charge hikes branded the “final nail in the coffin” for struggling traders are set to be imposed despite a huge public backlash.

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CCTV image released after food shop raid

CCTV image released after food shop raid

A CCTV image of a man has been released after a food kiosk near a busy shopping centre was raided.

‘We don’t want boozy rave to music of Eminem in God's house’

‘We don’t want boozy rave to music of Eminem in God's house’

Angry Christians are calling for an “absurd” silent disco being held in Canterbury Cathedral to be cancelled and are planning a protest.

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Retail park’s monster speed bumps lowered

Retail park’s monster speed bumps lowered

A set of “ridiculously high” speed bumps damaging cars have been lowered after a backlash by shoppers.

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Warning issued to parents after pupils attacked and robbed

Warning issued to parents after pupils attacked and robbed

Police are ramping up patrols after attacks and attempted robberies on schoolchildren.

Avery’s double delight

Avery’s double delight

Canterbury Golf Club’s Enzo Avery has won a prestigious award for the second year running.

Half-centuries from Crawley not enough for England

Half-centuries from Crawley not enough for England

Two half-centuries from Kent opening batsman Zak Crawley were not good enough for England in their second Test defeat in India.

‘Revealing our dark secret was so hard – but it was worth it’

‘Revealing our dark secret was so hard – but it was worth it’

Two sisters sexually abused for years by their “kindly” grandad have told how seeking justice changed their lives.

The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

An official bid has been launched to build a new school to cope with increased demand from nearby housing developments.

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Family’s heartbreak at tragic death of ‘thrill-seeking’ 19-year-old

Family’s heartbreak at tragic death of ‘thrill-seeking’ 19-year-old

The heartbroken family of a kind and caring 19-year-old believe the overdose that led to her tragic death was a “cry for help”.

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Daughter of animal park boss shares video of ‘beautiful’ connection with lion

Daughter of animal park boss shares video of ‘beautiful’ connection with lion

The daughter of an animal park boss has shared a video showing her "beautiful” connection to a lion cub she hand-reared.

'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

A councillor is calling for a junction “to be made safe” amid fears it is becoming an accident blackspot after several high-profile crashes.

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'Most of the food goes to my daughter - I don't eat some days'

'Most of the food goes to my daughter - I don't eat some days'

A professional woman forced to "swallow her pride" and use a food bank is among the thousands more turning to handouts to keep their families fed.

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Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

Drivers warned of 18 months of road closures

Phased road works will see 11 roads closed over an 18-month period as part of a patching and preservation project.

Police probe after woman’s purse ‘stolen’ at Morrisons

Police probe after woman’s purse ‘stolen’ at Morrisons

CCTV has been released by police investigating reports that a woman’s purse was stolen while she was shopping at a Morrisons supermarket.

Paedophile, 90, dies just weeks after being jailed for 10 years

Paedophile, 90, dies just weeks after being jailed for 10 years

A paedophile who carried out horrific sexual offences against children with his wife more than 35 years ago died just months after he was jailed.

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