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Fast bowler links up with Kent

Fast bowler links up with Kent

A left-arm quick bowler who played for South Africa at youth level has penned a two-year contract with Kent.

Tour will be trip of a lifetime

Tour will be trip of a lifetime

Young cricketers from The Canterbury Academy Trust are set to head on tour - but will need to help fundraise beforehand.

‘What happened to Monday?’

‘What happened to Monday?’

A gas company has responded to questions over whether employees are working the extended hours promised, in order for a major city route to reopen

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Major route closed amid complaints of gridlock hell

Major route closed amid complaints of gridlock hell

Motorists have been dealt a further blow after a city’s main route has closed for emergency works amid complaints of gridlock hell.

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Canterbury’s derby delight

Canterbury’s derby delight

A late try by Cameron Macmillan made sure of the bragging rights against rivals Westcombe Park in National League 2 East.

Car smashes into metal barrier at busy roundabout

Car smashes into metal barrier at busy roundabout

The emergency services were called to a busy roundabout after a car crashed into a metal barrier separating a dual carriageway.

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Prolific criminal found with ‘toolkit’ for theft sent back to prison

Prolific criminal found with ‘toolkit’ for theft sent back to prison

A prolific thief with an “utterly dreadful” criminal record has been locked up after being found with a “toolkit” of instruments to break into cars.

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Kent's 'most beautiful map' going on sale for £2,500

Kent's 'most beautiful map' going on sale for £2,500

A map of Kent in 1769, claimed to be the most beautiful ever produced, is going on sale in highly limited numbers.

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‘I thought road rage attack would never end’

‘I thought road rage attack would never end’

A terrified dad says he was grabbed by the hair and punched in the face by a stranger during a road rage attack on his daily commute.

Slip-road blocked after two-car crash

Slip-road blocked after two-car crash

An exit-slip road was blocked following a crash involving two vehicles.

Stevo-skippered MCC team to tour Kenya

Stevo-skippered MCC team to tour Kenya

Legendary former Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens is set to skipper a 13-strong squad heading to Kenya for a two-week tour.

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Suspect, 31, accused of robbery in high street and possession of imitation firearm

Suspect, 31, accused of robbery in high street and possession of imitation firearm

A suspect has been charged with robbery and possessing an imitation firearm following a reported incident in a high street.

Agar’s 2024 Kent return confirmed!

Agar’s 2024 Kent return confirmed!

The details surrounding Australian overseas fast bowler Wes Agar’s Kent return in 2024 have been revealed.

Charity forced to scrap winter shelter prompting council to step in

Charity forced to scrap winter shelter prompting council to step in

A charity’s decision to scrap its winter shelter for the homeless has forced the council to step in amid fears people could die.

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Big derby awaits

Big derby awaits

There is a crucial derby ahead for Canterbury Rugby Club on their return to action as they aim to kickstart their National League 2 East season.

Uproar over bid for 300-home estate next to Kent animal park

Uproar over bid for 300-home estate next to Kent animal park

A bid for a 300-home estate on land neighbouring an animal park has sparked uproar – just two years after a much smaller scheme was rejected.

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‘I lied about using drugs because I didn’t want social services to take my boy away’

‘I lied about using drugs because I didn’t want social services to take my boy away’

A woman accused of murdering her toddler son says she lied about taking drugs as she didn’t want him taken away.

Suspected burglar appears in court after cash and jewellery stolen

Suspected burglar appears in court after cash and jewellery stolen

A 31-year-old man has been charged after expensive items were stolen from a number of Kent homes.

Bid for city’s sixth bubble tea shop

Bid for city’s sixth bubble tea shop

Plans have been submitted to open what would be a city centre’s sixth bubble tea outlet in a shut-down stationery store.

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‘Gas works have turned the area into a ghost town’

‘Gas works have turned the area into a ghost town’

Frustrated traders say a major route has become a “ghost town” since it was shut off for emergency gas works a week ago.

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