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Park and ride could cost £3m

Park and ride could cost £3m

A park and ride scheme to ease congestion in a busy town could cost taxpayers millions, it's been revealed.

Takeaway pulls slogan amid fears of roasting from cathedral

Takeaway pulls slogan amid fears of roasting from cathedral

Cathedral bosses refused to turn the other cheek when a takeaway marketed its pork rolls... with too much sauce.

Fun Lovin' Criminals to headline Kent festival

Fun Lovin' Criminals to headline Kent festival

New York funk trio Fun Lovin' Criminals and Peter Hook and The Light will be among the acts to perform at this year's Lounge on the Farm festival.

Twisted paedophile in child snatch bid - 10 years after similar crimes

Twisted paedophile in child snatch bid - 10 years after similar crimes

A pervert has been jailed for life after trying to snatch two young girls... a decade after committing a similar crime.

School left out of plans to develop the former Herne Bay Golf Club

School left out of plans to develop the former Herne Bay Golf Club

Plans to build on the former Herne Bay Golf Club have been submitted to the council- but without including a new school

What a relief! City to get £53m roads boost

What a relief! City to get £53m roads boost

A multi-million pounds roads transport system is to be built in Canterbury - the most significant changes to the city's roads network in decades.

Herne Bay in no rush to appoint new chairman

Herne Bay in no rush to appoint new chairman

Acting Herne Bay chairman Bill Dordoy says the club won’t rush into naming a replacement for Trevor Kennett.

Turner: No margin for error

Turner: No margin for error

Manager Ray Turner believes Faversham Town can forget about the Ryman League, Division 1 South play-offs if they don’t win their next two games.

City club set for top of the table clash

City club set for top of the table clash

Canterbury are preparing for arguably the biggest weekend in club history as their National 2 South promotion push reaches its defining fortnight.

Iconic Kent festival gets back on track

Iconic Kent festival gets back on track

The threat of rail chaos has forced organisers to move one of the county's most popular events forward by a week.

Wilson reflects on 'phenomenal' title

Wilson reflects on 'phenomenal' title

Player-coach Jen Wilson said her Canterbury Ladies squad were ecstatic after their 'phenomenal' first Investec National Premier Division title.

Hole opens up in town centre after water leak

Hole opens up in town centre after water leak

Workmen investigating a water leak have discovered this large hole under the pavement of a busy shopping street.

£500 reward posted after rare camper van theft

£500 reward posted after rare camper van theft

A family are devastated after their vintage camper van was stolen from their driveway.

Jackpot! Herne Bay Clock Tower wins £250,000 from Heritage Lottery Fund

Jackpot! Herne Bay Clock Tower wins £250,000 from Heritage Lottery Fund

The Herne Bay Clock Tower will undergo a major refurbishment after securing £250,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund

Family thanks donors after cyclist's tragic death

Family thanks donors after cyclist's tragic death

The family of a father killed in a crash on a charity bike ride have spoken of their 'extremely sad' time - as £65,000 is raised for charity.

Cat's sixth sense saves eight-year-old's life

Cat's sixth sense saves eight-year-old's life

The family of a diabetic girl says the actions of their rescue cat stopped her falling into a coma.

Disgraced surgeon struck off - but avoids public investigation

Disgraced surgeon struck off - but avoids public investigation

A shamed surgeon whose incompetence led to the death of one patient and the disfigurement of others has been struck off the medical register.

Man stole 57 traffic cones and 42 security barriers

Man stole 57 traffic cones and 42 security barriers

Magistrates have jailed a man who swiped £500 of equipment and failed to turn up at court.

Walsh wins Canterbury 10K

Walsh wins Canterbury 10K

Runners from Istead and Ifield Harriers filled the first two places in the second Canterbury 10K road race on Sunday.

City club celebrate historic title

City club celebrate historic title

Canterbury Ladies are celebrating after finishing top of the Investec National Premier Division for the first time in club history on Saturday.

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