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Beaumont: Life goes on after coach's departure

Beaumont: Life goes on after coach's departure

Martyn Beaumont says Canterbury RFC will ‘plough on’ to the end of the season despite head coach Nicky Little being relieved of his duties.

Northeast: It's time to shine

Northeast: It's time to shine

Captain Sam Northeast says two exciting overseas signings in a week shows Kent are going places and claimed: “It’s time to turn talent into trophies.”

Big cat spotted near these towns...

Big cat spotted near these towns...

A 'black leopard' has been spotted near three Kent towns.

The tin chapel with the gold-plated price tag

The tin chapel with the gold-plated price tag

A village methodist church built a century ago for worshipers for just £140 is now a luxury home on the market for £400,000.

Police investigating after car leaves scene of lorry crash

Police investigating after car leaves scene of lorry crash

An HGV left the road after colliding with a hatchback which drove off after the crash.

Kent duo hoping for Eurovision glory

Kent duo hoping for Eurovision glory

Two singers who made their names on the county's busking circuit are among six hopefuls who will battle it out on the BBC to represent the UK.

Kent captain excited by Latham arrival

Kent captain excited by Latham arrival

Captain Sam Northeast says these are ‘exciting times’ at Kent after the club signed New Zealand opener Tom Latham as their second overseas player.

JCB overturns in tailback from earlier crash

JCB overturns in tailback from earlier crash

Police have sealed off a busy rural route in Kent after a heavy plant vehicle fell onto its side.

Three-car pile up closes busy route for three hours

Three-car pile up closes busy route for three hours

A driver was injured when three cars travelling in the same direction collided on a busy route.

Students to vote on construction of 250ft statue of Thatcher

Students to vote on construction of 250ft statue of Thatcher

University students will vote on whether to construct a 250ft iron statue of ex-prime minister Margaret Thatcher on campus.

Bill's to open new restaurant in Kent

Bill's to open new restaurant in Kent

National restaurant chain Bill's has plans to open in a former jewellers shop.

Kent sign Kiwi opener

Kent sign Kiwi opener

Kent are expected to confirm this week they have agreed a deal to sign New Zealand international batsman Tom Latham.

Burglars escape with wheelie bin full of cigarettes

Burglars escape with wheelie bin full of cigarettes

Tracksuit-wearing thieves raided a shop in the early hours and fled the scene with their stash in a wheelie bin.

Homes rebuilt after major fire will not have sprinklers

Homes rebuilt after major fire will not have sprinklers

It's emerged homes being built to replace those destroyed by a major blaze will not be fitted with sprinklers - because it is not required by law.

Gaping sink hole swallows front garden

Gaping sink hole swallows front garden

'I woke up and thought vandals had stolen my tree', says mum-of-two with 10ft crater in her property.

Over the moon with mum’s poignant letter of hope

Over the moon with mum’s poignant letter of hope

A remarkable letter written by a mother to her children after the moon landings has just been discovered.

Scuffle ends walking football match within minutes

Scuffle ends walking football match within minutes

A walking football match for the over 50s was called off as quick as it started as rival players clashed on the pitch.

Ex-soldier jailed for child rape

Ex-soldier jailed for child rape

A former soldier who groomed and raped a child under the age of 13 has been locked up for 14 years.

Security alert... over butter knife

Security alert... over butter knife

A court interpreter sparked a security alert... when he turned up with his packed lunch.

Richford: We're coming for you!

Richford: We're coming for you!

Tom Richford believes the time has come for Canterbury Hockey Club’s relegation rivals to start looking over their shoulders.

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