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'I can't believe it's not buttered!'

'I can't believe it's not buttered!'

A sandwich snacker has been offered a jokey apology on a plate... after complaining about his butterless meal.

Northeast - Spitfires will fly again

Northeast - Spitfires will fly again

Kent skipper Sam Northeast vowed the Spitfires will bounce back after their comprehensive nine-wicket T20 defeat at the hands of Gloucestershire.

Spitfires humbled by Shire

Spitfires humbled by Shire

Kent’s superb start to the NatWest T20 Blast campaign came to a shuddering halt with a disappointing nine-wicket defeat to Gloucestershire on Friday.

Princess to be christened by Archbishop

Princess to be christened by Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury will baptise Princess Charlotte next month, it has been revealed.

Lesbian mum's anger over 'bring your dad to class' day

Lesbian mum's anger over 'bring your dad to class' day

A mum has accused a school of promoting outdated stereotypes by holding a "bring your dad to class" day - with no equivalent for female relatives.

Billings receives Buttler praise

Billings receives Buttler praise

Kent star Sam Billings has all the ingredients to be an international star in the coming years, according to England wicketkeeping rival Jos Buttler.

Men charged after burglary at city food hall

Men charged after burglary at city food hall

Two men will appear in court later this month accused of stealing cash and breaking a window and door at the renowned Goods Shed.

Charity volunteer drowned while swept out to sea

Charity volunteer drowned while swept out to sea

A young charity volunteer died after being caught in a rip tide while paddling knee-deep, an inquest heard.

Smith wants City to be force in Kent football again

Smith wants City to be force in Kent football again

New joint-boss Ben Smith wants Canterbury City's on-field performances to match the club's ambitions off it.

Adams looks to Northeast future

Adams looks to Northeast future

Jimmy Adams reveals pride in Sam Northeast who is revelling in the Kent captaincy and says he will continue to lead Kent for the foreseeable future.

A Hoad off my mind: Blatts all folks...

A Hoad off my mind: Blatts all folks...

KM Group sports journalist Alex Hoad reveals how to solve the FIFA shambles and looks ahead to the season finale, the Champion's League Final.

Mavs tame Cats to end streak

Mavs tame Cats to end streak

The East Kent Mavericks returned to winning ways with a 20-8 win on the road at Cambridgeshire Cats.

Uninsured driver fined after crash that broke man's neck

Uninsured driver fined after crash that broke man's neck

An uninsured driver with no uk licence has escaped with a fine after an accident that seriously injured another motorist.

City centre student complex gets green light

City centre student complex gets green light

Councillors tonight voted to approve plans for a 540-bedroom student building in the heart of Canterbury.

Billings receives England call

Billings receives England call

Kent wicketkeeper Sam Billings has been called up to England's ODI squad to face New Zealand.

Woman admits trying to murder three in suicide bid

Woman admits trying to murder three in suicide bid

A woman dismantled a fire alarm before pulling a cooker gas tube in a bid to kill herself - while putting others' lives at risk.

Rapper's love song to the city

Rapper's love song to the city

Thousands have listened to a rap about a man's love for the Kent city he grew up in.

Is Jack UK's biggest baby?

Is Jack UK's biggest baby?

Baby Jack grew to the size of a one-year-old in just ten weeks.

Air ambulance called to housing estate

Air ambulance called to housing estate

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance have been called out following fears for a man's welfare this afternoon.

Killer attacked guards over health and safety rules

Killer attacked guards over health and safety rules

A convicted killer attacked two prison officers after he was told he could not eat his lunch in a vest – because of health and safety reasons.

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