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Two car crash closes A257

Two car crash closes A257

A man is in hospital and the A257 is blocked following a two car crash this evening.

'Iron bar assault leaves teen needing plastic surgery'

'Iron bar assault leaves teen needing plastic surgery'

Reports have emerged of a brutal street brawl in which a victim needed specialist treatment for his injuries.

VIDEO: Cyclist vaults 20ft city wall

VIDEO: Cyclist vaults 20ft city wall

A daredevil BMX rider is filmed clearing a historic city wall and landing next to the busy ring road below.

X-factor stars' debut single delayed by Calais crisis

X-factor stars' debut single delayed by Calais crisis

Only the Young fans looking forward to the band's debut single may have to wait a little longer due to the crisis in Calais.

'Don't turn Canterbury into another Swindon'

'Don't turn Canterbury into another Swindon'

Developers proposing thousands of homes in a historic city have been slammed at a government inquiry by furious residents.

Harmison hopes frustration is at an end

Harmison hopes frustration is at an end

Ben Harmison feels he has proved a point to the Kent hierachy after a frustrating season and hopes he has earned an extended run in the first team.

Kent enjoy dominant win over Sussex

Kent enjoy dominant win over Sussex

Kent’s roller-coaster campaign in the Royal London One-Day Cup continued with a convincing win against Sussex at Canterbury on Sunday afternoon.

Blueprint revealed for Howe Barracks will include new city park

Blueprint revealed for Howe Barracks will include new city park

Open space to be provided as part of the 67-acre former army site redevelopment which will include 500 new homes.

Detectives' sparrowhawk op yields cannabis haul

Detectives' sparrowhawk op yields cannabis haul

Police investigating reports a bird of prey was being illegally sold made an unexpected drugs seizure.

Powers to rein in student housing still on table

Powers to rein in student housing still on table

New laws allowing a city council to restrict student housing in residential areas may yet be enacted.

Spitfires well beaten

Spitfires well beaten

Kent Spitfires suffered their second defeat in this season's Royal London One-Day Cup when they were comfortably beaten by Middlesex at Radlett.

Man arrested following 4x4 'ram and assault'

Man arrested following 4x4 'ram and assault'

A 26-year-old is in custody after a BMW X5 reportedly shunted another vehicle and its drivers attacked the two men inside.

Flats planned for city sex club

Flats planned for city sex club

The owners of The Bing are considering their options after a housing developer bought the building

Hospital admits second blunder despite OAP's death

Hospital admits second blunder despite OAP's death

A hospital has repeated the mistake that led to the death of a much-loved grandfather in recent weeks, despite new measures in place.

Haggett wants the bests to keep on coming

Haggett wants the bests to keep on coming

Despite producing a string of career-best performances this season, Calum Haggett has vowed to continue working hard to keep improving.

Kent cruise to first win

Kent cruise to first win

Kent registered their first win of the Royal London One-Day Cup campaign after a convincing five-wicket success against Hampshire on Thursday night.

Immigrant children found in back of lorry on uni campus

Immigrant children found in back of lorry on uni campus

A family-of-five suspected of entering the country illegally have been discovered in the back of a truck full of mattresses.

84-year-old victim duped by cold caller who steals £750

84-year-old victim duped by cold caller who steals £750

A smartly-dressed man claiming to be investigating a water leak targets pensioners

Coach wants Kent to bounce back

Coach wants Kent to bounce back

Matt Walker says it’s vital that Kent ‘dig deep’ to recover from their winless start to the Royal London One-Day Cup campaign, starting today.

Kent eager for Lightning test

Kent eager for Lightning test

Assistant coach Matt Walker is looking forward to a fantastic day when Kent host Lancashire Lightning in the NatWest T20 Blast quarter-finals.

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