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Taxi driver fell 30ft to his death

Taxi driver fell 30ft to his death

A stepdad-of-four who had 'a heart of gold' sent a heartbreaking text message to his ex-partner before he died.

Russians reward gunner’s courage

Russians reward gunner’s courage

A Royal Marine has been awarded a special medal at the Russian Embassy for his service on the Arctic convoys during the Second World War.

From B&B to boutique hotel

From B&B to boutique hotel

Plans have been unveiled for a B&B to be transformed into an 18-room, rural boutique hotel.

Solberg seals slim Lydden victory

Solberg seals slim Lydden victory

Thousands of spectators watched Norwegian Petter Solberg claim a hard-fought victory at Lydden Hill's FIA World Rallycross Championship round.

Solberg sets the pace at Lydden

Solberg sets the pace at Lydden

Day one of Lydden Hill's FIA World Rallycross Championship round saw Norwegian Petter Solberg slide his way to top of the times after two heats.

Spitfires record stunning T20 win

Spitfires record stunning T20 win

Kent Spitfires recorded a superb five-wicket win at Hampshire in NatWest T20 Blast South Group after a thrilling run-chase on Friday night.

Only The Young gain record deal

Only The Young gain record deal

Two young Kent stars from Only The Young secure record deal after X-Factor success

Three men in custody after arrest outside McDonalds

Three men in custody after arrest outside McDonalds

Onlookers reported seeing three men being arrested outside the fast food chain this afternoon.

A2 reopens after crash

A2 reopens after crash

Police reopen A2 dual carriageway at Bridge heading coastbound following two-car crash

Griffiths pride ahead of return

Griffiths pride ahead of return

Ahead of a date against his old club Hampshire, David Griffiths has spoken of his pride at being entrusted with the death bowler’s role at Kent.

Denly ton helps Kent secure first Championship victory

Denly ton helps Kent secure first Championship victory

Kent’s 10-month wait for an LV= County Championship win ended on Thursday with a successful run-chase on the final day against Gloucestershire.

Coles shows what he can do with the bat

Coles shows what he can do with the bat

Kent all-rounder Matt Coles says he is better with the bat than his average suggests and wants to prove it.

Little promises to do things his way

Little promises to do things his way

New Canterbury Rugby Club coach Nicky Little hopes he does his pal Andy Pratt proud when he replaces him in the role next season.

World Rallycross comes to Kent

World Rallycross comes to Kent

Circuit bosses at Lydden Hill are expecting a huge crowd this weekend as the FIA World Rallycross Championship heads to the county.

A Hoad off my mind: Gone... and forgotten

A Hoad off my mind: Gone... and forgotten

KM Group sports journalist Alex Hoad opens up about the climax to the Premier League season and one of the highlights of the motorsport calendar.

City ambassadors launched in the city centre to "meet and greet"

City ambassadors launched in the city centre to "meet and greet"

The latest initiative by Canterbury BID shows money is being spent on improving city experience, says boss Bob Jones

In-form Haggett targets further improvement

In-form Haggett targets further improvement

Calum Haggett hopes there is more to come from him, despite having claimed career bests with both the bat and ball in the past week.

Walker eyes Kent momentum

Walker eyes Kent momentum

Assistant coach Matt Walker wants Kent to build on the momentum of the past week as the season begins to pick up pace.

Police probe rush-hour bus crash

Police probe rush-hour bus crash

A main road was shut off this morning after a bus collided with a car.

750,000 watch prank video - in just TWO hours

750,000 watch prank video - in just TWO hours

A clip filmed by social media comic Arron Crascall in Kent notched up hundreds of thousands of views within hours of being uploaded.

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