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Shock footage as man swears 165 times in rant at bouncers

Shock footage as man swears 165 times in rant at bouncers

A foul-mouthed reveller swore once every four seconds in a furious 10-minute rant at doormen after he was refused entry to a nightclub.

New Year's Honours list reveals local recipients.

New Year's Honours list reveals local recipients.

Awards to six dedicated people who have done pioneering work and volunteering in the community

Firefighters smash door to rescue man in blaze

Firefighters smash door to rescue man in blaze

A man in his 40s was rescued from his blazing flat by firefighters, who smashed a hole in his door.

Travelodge proposes financial deal with city council to build a new hotel

Travelodge proposes financial deal with city council to build a new hotel

But hotelier warns that another budget hotel in Canterbury could squeeze smaller operators out of business.

Image released after burglar flees with thousands

Image released after burglar flees with thousands

This clear image has been released of a suspect wanted after a burglary at an industrial unit in which thousands of pounds were stolen.

A Hoad off my mind: A year to remember

A Hoad off my mind: A year to remember

KM Group sports journalist Alex Hoad reflects at the highs and lows of a memorable year of sport and reveals his sporting heroes and villains of 2014.

Calls for crossing where girl, 20, died rejected

Calls for crossing where girl, 20, died rejected

A campaigner still believes a crossing is desperately needed where a young student was killed in a crash... despite the council rejecting a bid.

Archbishop suffering from pneumonia

Archbishop suffering from pneumonia

It's been confirmed the Archbishop of Canterbury has pneumonia - a day after he cancelled his Christmas Day sermon due to a 'bad cold'.

Police chase ends in arrest

Police chase ends in arrest

A man is being held by police after a car chase - which later saw a suspect fleeing across a field.

City club primed for survival battle

City club primed for survival battle

Andy Pratt admits Canterbury Rugby Club are in a battle for survival in National 2 South but insists the green shoots of recovery are emerging.

Time for a change

Time for a change

Whitstable’s players sat in their kit for more than an hour after losing at South Park to a goal which joint-boss Danny Ward described as pathetic.

Turner eager for Town showcase

Turner eager for Town showcase

Ray Turner hopes Faversham Town can showcase their table-topping credentials when Sittingbourne visit for the Swale derby on Saturday.

Grandmother startled by car horn breaks hip in fall

Grandmother startled by car horn breaks hip in fall

A pensioner faces Christmas in hospital after she was startled by a thoughtless motorist's car horn in a supermarket car park.

The Elf Service makes wishes come true

The Elf Service makes wishes come true

kmfm DJ Ben Pearce and Kent cricket provide festive cheer in Canterbury

Diabetic motorist jailed for cyclist's death

Diabetic motorist jailed for cyclist's death

A diabetic motorist has been jailed for causing the death of a cyclist after suffering a hypoglycaemic attack at the wheel.

Ukip leader: 'Phone app game crosses the line'

Ukip leader: 'Phone app game crosses the line'

Nigel Farage says a game created by school pupils in which players kick immigrants from Dover cliffs is "risible and pathetic".

City club fall short

City club fall short

Canterbury suffered a third-straight defeat in National 2 South, going down 18-8 at Old Elthamians.

Shop denies 'hosing down' homeless people

Shop denies 'hosing down' homeless people

Store staff accused of using a hose to get rid of homeless people sleeping outside insist they were cleaning urine and broken bottles.

Letter to Santa crosses channel

Letter to Santa crosses channel

Schoolboy's red balloon bound for North Pole crosses channel instead.

Man flown to hospital after fall

Man flown to hospital after fall

A man suffered serious head injuries after a fall down some stairs in Bridge, Canterbury this afternoon.

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