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Tredwell's Test recall

Tredwell's Test recall

Kent spinner James Tredwell has been recalled to the England Test squad for next month's tour of the West Indies.

Man threatens to knee-cap ex-wife and shoot her lover

Man threatens to knee-cap ex-wife and shoot her lover

A woman was left terrified after her ex-husband sent her menacing threats.

University bans talk from extremist preacher

University bans talk from extremist preacher

A university has banned an Islamic preacher accused of promoting homophobic and antisemitic views from giving a talk on sharia law.

National Premier Division hockey round-up

National Premier Division hockey round-up

Canterbury live to fight another day in NOW: Pensions Premier Division after a nail-biting last day victory ensured they avoid relegation - for now.

Pay rise puts university boss on £265,000

Pay rise puts university boss on £265,000

Kent University’s vice-chancellor enjoyed a £43,000 pay rise last year as staff took strike action to secure a 2% increase.

City club boost survival hopes

City club boost survival hopes

Canterbury boosted their survival hopes as they moved out of the National 2 South drop-zone after a 22-9 win over relegation rivals Lydney.

Red Arrows confirm Kent airshow visit

Red Arrows confirm Kent airshow visit

The world-famous Red Arrows will perform at what has been billed Kent's number one coastal airshow - with crowds of 50,000 expected at the free event.

Strip club windows too racy for residents

Strip club windows too racy for residents

A strip club is revealing too much about the nature of its business, say neighbours.

Girl stabbed after armed police entered house

Girl stabbed after armed police entered house

A teenage girl was stabbed multiple times after armed police entered her home, it has emerged.

Teenager on bail after schoolboy's 'drug death'

Teenager on bail after schoolboy's 'drug death'

An 18-year-old is on police bail after his arrest in connection with the suspected drugs death of a schoolboy, it has emerged.

Knight revels in World success

Knight revels in World success

Visually impaired skiing sensation Millie Knight claims two medals at the IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships is a stepping stone to future glory.

Wilson plays down rivalry

Wilson plays down rivalry

Jen Wilson has played down the significance of facing Holcombe in a game which could see Canterbury dent their Kent rivals' quest for the play-offs.

City club 'still alive' ahead of relegation decider

City club 'still alive' ahead of relegation decider

Captain says Canterbury's men are “back from the dead” in the NOW: Pensions Premier Division survival fight ahead of final day relegation decider.

Pratt: Canterbury need you

Pratt: Canterbury need you

Andy Pratt has called for the support of the rugby-loving public at Canterbury's “match of the season” as they bid to avoid the National 2 South drop.

A Hoad off my mind: Tred carefully....

A Hoad off my mind: Tred carefully....

KM Group sports report Alex Hoad gives his view on England's World Cup debacle and has some advice for Kent spinner James Tredwell ahead of finale.

A new chapter for Tales

A new chapter for Tales

A tourist attraction based on Geoffery Chaucer's epic poem The Canterbury Tales has been given a £20,000 overhaul.

Man accused of attempting to torch mosque

Man accused of attempting to torch mosque

A 28-year-old has appeared in court charged with attempted arson with intent to endanger life after he allegedly tried to set fire to a mosque.

Coles makes Kent return

Coles makes Kent return

Kent have re-signed all-rounder Matt Coles just 18-months after the home-grown star left to join Hampshire.

Top Gear thrills at Kent race track

Top Gear thrills at Kent race track

Last night's episode of Top Gear was watched by more than five million people and a Kent race circuit played a starring role.

Immigrant seconds from freedom crushed under lorry

Immigrant seconds from freedom crushed under lorry

An immigrant who clung to the underside of a lorry to enter Britain was just seconds from freedom when he was crushed to death as the vehicle parked.

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