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Family in horror death crash 'not wearing seatbelts'

Family in horror death crash 'not wearing seatbelts'

A dad died and his wife and toddler son were badly injured when the caravan he was towing went out of control because he was driving too fast.

Gillespie reflects on Kent spell

Gillespie reflects on Kent spell

Jason Gillespie reflected fondly on his early-season spell as interim assistant coach at Kent, saying there is an air of confidence around the club.

Town heading back to city

Town heading back to city

Olympic champion Susannah Townsend has celebrated her return to action by agreeing a return to ‘home’ club Canterbury.

Police appeal for witnesses following robbery

Police appeal for witnesses following robbery

A group of teenagers have threatened a man and forced him to hand over his bank and travel cards.

Health fears as emergency patients diverted

Health fears as emergency patients diverted

Emergency patients will be diverted away from a major Kent hospital next week, sparking healthcare fears.

Commuters will find it easier to park in new multi-storey

Commuters will find it easier to park in new multi-storey

The proposed design of new 380 space car park to meet growing High Speed rail demand has been revealed.

Travellers trash popular beauty spot - and leave us to pay for its clean up

Travellers trash popular beauty spot - and leave us to pay for its clean up

A group of 20 caravans left unwanted electrical goods and other rubbish on a field used by dog walkers and children.

A-road shut after crash

A-road shut after crash

A busy road was closed after a crash involving two vehicles this evening.

Joy for Army veteran on brink of being homeless

Joy for Army veteran on brink of being homeless

An ex-soldier and his family who were just weeks away from being made homeless have been found a place to live.

Failing nursing home could be shut down

Failing nursing home could be shut down

A home looking after dozens of vulnerable elderly residents has been placed into special measures following a number of safety breaches.

Crane topples over at building site

Crane topples over at building site

A crane toppled and its load came crashing into homes being built on former car dealership land.

Suspected drug dealers detained by police

Suspected drug dealers detained by police

On-going fight against illegal drugs results in two arrests involving the supply of class A substances.

Walker hails 'gritty' Kent

Walker hails 'gritty' Kent

Head coach Matt Walker hailed his side's resilience after they claimed potentially vital Championship points against the odds on Sunday evening.

Kent remain unbeaten after dramatic rearguard

Kent remain unbeaten after dramatic rearguard

Kent staved off the threat of a first defeat of the Championship season with a gritty effort to salvage a draw against Durham on Sunday evening.

'My life is hell'

'My life is hell'

A disabled woman claims her life is "hell" after benefits assessors took away her mobility scooter.

Donations flood in to help nurse with terminal cancer

Donations flood in to help nurse with terminal cancer

A nurse left facing a death sentence after failings in her medical care has won huge support from the public to make her final days more comfortable.

When I was in the Gazette...appeal to readers

When I was in the Gazette...appeal to readers

From community events to world wars: the Gazette has been there to reported them. Now we want your memories of the day you featured in the paper

VIDEO: Pride event attracts large crowds

VIDEO: Pride event attracts large crowds

Thousands of people have lined the streets to watch the annual Canterbury Pride parade.

Road closed as lorry strikes tree

Road closed as lorry strikes tree

Emergency crews were called to a potentially serious crash this afternoon.

Kent University politics expert: Labour won ground offensive

Kent University politics expert: Labour won ground offensive

In a city that provided the biggest election upset, a university expert says the wo "catastrophic" will forever be associated with the Tory campaign.

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