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'No decision yet on A&E closures'

'No decision yet on A&E closures'

Hospital trust chief executive says no decision has yet been made on A&E closures, and insists he is the man to fix the problems.

Pratt makes 'hardest decision'

Pratt makes 'hardest decision'

Andy Pratt says stepping down as head coach at Canterbury was the hardest decision he has ever had to make.

Cannibal fetish nurse struck off

Cannibal fetish nurse struck off

A Kent nurse jailed for plotting to kill and eat a teenager he groomed in sick internet chat rooms has been struck off the nursing register.

Former college tutor forced dogs to fight underground

Former college tutor forced dogs to fight underground

A twisted dog owner who trained his terriers to fight wild animals has today been jailed. Warning: graphic images.

Kent skipper disciplined by ECB

Kent skipper disciplined by ECB

Kent captain Rob Key has been penalised under the ECB's disciplinary code for an act of dissent during the Leicestershire game last week.

Artist derides opponents of hotel for central Canterbury as "nimbys"

Artist derides opponents of hotel for central Canterbury as "nimbys"

Sculptor Patrick Crouch is backing architect Guy Hollaway's vision for a modern hotel in Margaret's Street.

'Be honest with yourself' - dad of dead biker pleads

'Be honest with yourself' - dad of dead biker pleads

A father of a motorcyclist killed in a crash has made a moving personal appeal to the driver involved.

EastEnders' Roxy Mitchell takes starring role in panto

EastEnders' Roxy Mitchell takes starring role in panto

Soap star Rita Simmons is relishing the chance to play the Wicked Queen in Snow White.

Elf Service campaign needs your vote

Elf Service campaign needs your vote

Our random act of kindness Christmas campaign is nominated for a national award and the public will decide the winner.

Kent one-day result stands

Kent one-day result stands

The ECB has refused to change the result of the Kent Women's One-Day Cup match.

Kent skipper opts to sit out

Kent skipper opts to sit out

Kent captain Rob Key has dropped himself - after just three matches.

Delays ease after car hits central reservation

Delays ease after car hits central reservation

Traffic queued for much of the morning after a Renault was involved in an accident on the A2.

Tories secure huge majority on Canterbury City Council

Tories secure huge majority on Canterbury City Council

We brought you all the action as almost 200 candidates fought for 39 seats in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay.

Teen critical in hospital after ambulance crash

Teen critical in hospital after ambulance crash

A teenager was left fighting for his life in hospital with serious injuries after a crash with an ambulance on an emergency call-out.

Attacked by a gang of youths

Attacked by a gang of youths

A 37-year-old man suffered a broken eye socket when he stood up to teenage thugs.

‘I went up deck for some fresh air and just got lucky’

‘I went up deck for some fresh air and just got lucky’

As Europe remembers the end of the Second World War in Europe, veterans remember the triumphs, the tragedies, and the comrades that didn't return.

Brazier secures comfortable Tory win

Brazier secures comfortable Tory win

Conservative Julian Brazier has been voted in as the Member of Parliament for Canterbury and Whitstable for a seventh term.

30 supercars set for Lydden

30 supercars set for Lydden

A field full of supercars including world champion Petter Solberg have entered Lydden Hill's round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship.

Women and boys among 16 arrested in police raids

Women and boys among 16 arrested in police raids

Suspected drug dealers and cannabis growers have been questioned after homes were raided across the county.

Burglars steal earthquake fund in two raids on charity

Burglars steal earthquake fund in two raids on charity

Thieves have made off with cash destined for the victims of the Nepal earthquake after raiding a Salvation Army centre twice in a few days.

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