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Lager litter lout fury as 41 Fosters cans among rubbish dumped at Sainsbury's

Lager litter lout fury as 41 Fosters cans among rubbish dumped at Sainsbury's

Piles of rubbish left dumped in a Sainsbury’s car park “for months” have triggered concerns over a potential rat infestation.

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Neighbours’ concern as 600-home student complex could be built next to school

Neighbours’ concern as 600-home student complex could be built next to school

Residents are concerned over the possibility a 600-bed student complex could be built on the site of a nearby demolished school.

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Cathedral announces free-entry trial to test ‘financial viability’

Cathedral announces free-entry trial to test ‘financial viability’

Sections of a historic landmark will be free to visit for six weeks, as officials test whether such a scheme makes financial sense.

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The ‘sleep pods’ which could save lives of Kent’s homeless

The ‘sleep pods’ which could save lives of Kent’s homeless

A revolutionary life-saving tent is being deployed on the streets of Kent to protect homeless people from the freezing weather.

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‘I love my house’s new 1940s decor – even if trolls hate it’

‘I love my house’s new 1940s decor – even if trolls hate it’

A mum-of-three has decorated her house in a 1940s style for just £3k - and says she loves it despite trolls saying it is “disgusting”.

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‘Our kids love wildlife park - but it feels like they’re pushing us out’

‘Our kids love wildlife park - but it feels like they’re pushing us out’

Parents of disabled children say they are being “pushed out” by a Kent zoo after new restrictions were placed on carer passes to tackle ticket fraud.

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Two men armed with machete and knife stabbed teen

Two men armed with machete and knife stabbed teen

Two young men have admitted stabbing a teenager while armed with a machete and a soldier knife.

Leaders given a run for their money

Leaders given a run for their money

Canterbury went down fighting in a narrow defeat against top-of-the-table Esher in National League 2 East.

City council to close floodgates as weather alert issued

City council to close floodgates as weather alert issued

A city council is set to close floodgates after a weather alert was issued for parts of Kent.

Man accused of ‘beating victim with baseball bat and setting fire to bedroom’

Man accused of ‘beating victim with baseball bat and setting fire to bedroom’

A man who allegedly beat a person with a baseball bat before setting fire to their room has appeared in court.

Canterbury’s ultimate test

Canterbury’s ultimate test

A huge test lies ahead of Canterbury Rugby Club as they host red-hot National League 2 East leaders Esher.

Suspect, 44, accused of numerous village burglaries

Suspect, 44, accused of numerous village burglaries

A man suspected of carrying out five village burglaries in recent weeks will be hauled before magistrates.

Opening date for hot wings spot loved by Premier League stars pushed back

Opening date for hot wings spot loved by Premier League stars pushed back

A hot wings spot loved by Premier League and international footballers has been forced to push back the opening of its first Kent branch.

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Kent duo deserve their success

Kent duo deserve their success

Two leading lights from Kent’s 2023 season have been praised by head coach Matt Walker.

Canterbury outplayed on the road

Canterbury outplayed on the road

Canterbury opened the new year on the back foot with a 19-point defeat at Bury St Edmunds in National League 2 East.

Archbishop made multi-millionaire after surprise inheritance windfall

Archbishop made multi-millionaire after surprise inheritance windfall

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has unexpectedly been left millions of pounds in his mother's will.

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'Stop throwing dog poo into new-build estate'

'Stop throwing dog poo into new-build estate'

Extra warden patrols are being carried out as bags of dog poo are being thrown into a construction site where new homes are being built.

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New housing estate blamed as beloved farm shop shuts after 17 years

New housing estate blamed as beloved farm shop shuts after 17 years

A shopkeeper has blamed the construction of a neighbouring housing estate for the closure of a beloved farm store after almost two decades.

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New bar serves up ‘dangerously raw’ chicken during birthday meal

New bar serves up ‘dangerously raw’ chicken during birthday meal

Kitchen staff at a new Kent bar have been given extra training after a diner tucked into a “dangerously raw” chicken burger.

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‘We have to beat the very best teams’

‘We have to beat the very best teams’

Head coach Matt Corker wants Canterbury Rugby Club competing at the top-end of National League 2 East in 2024.

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