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Abel and winning

Abel and winning

After settling in Kent, teenage Eritrean distance runner Abel Tsegay sets sights on emulating TeamGB Olympic hero Mo Farah and breaking World Records.

A Hoad off my mind: Harry ever after!

A Hoad off my mind: Harry ever after!

KM Group sports journalist Alex Hoad lifts the lid on how things ended with his former flame Harry Redknapp, who resigned as QPR manager this week.

City club welcome Crusaders for vital clash

City club welcome Crusaders for vital clash

Canterbury coach Andy Pratt admits Saturday’s visit of rock-bottom Dings Crusaders is vital as they bid to avoid National 2 South relegation.

Golden Knight lights up World Cup

Golden Knight lights up World Cup

Visually-impaired teenage skier Millie Knight enjoyed a golden two days on the slopes of St Moritz this week at the IPC Skiing World Cup finals.

New arrivals boost survival hopes

New arrivals boost survival hopes

Canterbury Hockey Club have boosted their side with three new signings who skipper Tom Richford hopes can fire them to Premier Division safety.

'Abuse of power' claims over police at debate

'Abuse of power' claims over police at debate

Kent Police has been accused of abusing its power by planting plain-clothes police officers at a public meeting about fracking.

Mum and son 'ran cannabis factory in loft'

Mum and son 'ran cannabis factory in loft'

A woman and her son have appeared in court after a raid on their home uncovered cannabis plants with a street value of up to £26,000.

Fire crews in pigeon river rescue

Fire crews in pigeon river rescue

Firefighters were forced to wade through a river to rescue a pigeon caught up in netting this afternoon.

City club left on the Shelf

City club left on the Shelf

Canterbury missed a fourth straight win in National 2 South and were dragged back towards the relegation zone after Saturday's defeat at Shelford.

£294k for hospital boss - who works a four-day week

£294k for hospital boss - who works a four-day week

It's been revealed a new Kent hospital boss will earn £294,000 - more than double the Prime Minister's salary - and will only work a four-day week.

Man arrested after four hurt in crash

Man arrested after four hurt in crash

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and four people injured after a crash on a major Kent road last night.

Mum's threat to kill woman at school fete

Mum's threat to kill woman at school fete

A mum threatened to kill the woman in charge of fostering her son as families gathered for a school fete.

Head teacher's ban after drink-driving shame

Head teacher's ban after drink-driving shame

A primary school head teacher was stopped in his car while over the legal alcohol limit by police acting on a tip-off.

Driving test cheat posed as pal who failed 15 times

Driving test cheat posed as pal who failed 15 times

A driving test cheat has been jailed after taking a theory test for his friend who had failed 15 TIMES.

Oh yes they have!

Oh yes they have!

Marlowe Theatre announces this year's Christmas panto choice...in January.

Denly happy as Jamie Turner returns

Denly happy as Jamie Turner returns

Jamie Turner is on his way back after being sidelined for a year with an ankle injury and Herne Bay boss Sam Denly is delighted.

Pratt wary of Shelford threat

Pratt wary of Shelford threat

Andy Pratt says Canterbury face a “massive challenge” if they are to make it four-straight wins in National 2 South when they visit Shelford.

Tsegay to remember for teenager

Tsegay to remember for teenager

Teenage sensation Abel Tsegay turned a training run into a memorable victory in his first ever 10-mile road race in Canterbury.

Turner: Players would relish play-off re-match

Turner: Players would relish play-off re-match

Ray Turner believes his players would relish the chance to play Whitstable again this season after the Oystermen's surprise victory at Salters Lane.

A Hoad off my mind: Let's get ready to be humble

A Hoad off my mind: Let's get ready to be humble

KM Group sports journalist Alex Hoad calls for more humility among sports fans, previews Sunday's Superbowl and points out a panto villain in waiting.

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