Home   Canterbury   Archive

Canterbury news

Slipper slip-up as elderly driver slams car into garden

Slipper slip-up as elderly driver slams car into garden

An elderly driver popped to the shops in his slippers to buy a newspaper in Herne Bay, and ended up crashing into someone's front garden

'Washing my husband's clothes gave me death sentence'

'Washing my husband's clothes gave me death sentence'

A dying woman is battling for a change in the law - after washing her husband's clothes gave her cancer.

Bulgarian migrant's car vandalised in Herne Bay

Bulgarian migrant's car vandalised in Herne Bay

Bulgarian delivery driver in Herne Bay holds racist vandals responsible for smashing his car

Man leaps 25ft from bridge after three-hour police stand-off

Man leaps 25ft from bridge after three-hour police stand-off

A 22-year-old man has been hurt after plunging 25ft from a footbridge despite police efforts to talk him down for three hours.

Bay keeper happy to March on

Bay keeper happy to March on

Jack Delo says playing nine games in March should be a boost rather than a bind for Herne Bay.

Captain aiming to topple leaders

Captain aiming to topple leaders

Skipper Michael Farrer says Canterbury must beat leaders Beeston to continue their quest for an unlikely NOW Pensions Premier Division play-off spot.

Chairman insists demotion won't spell the end for City

Chairman insists demotion won't spell the end for City

Chairman Tim Clark insists “this is not the end” for homeless Canterbury City, despite them facing demotion to the haart of Kent County League.

Festival line-up announcement delayed

Festival line-up announcement delayed

Kent festival bosses delay making their first line-up announcement as negotiations continue, but insist a "special headliner" is in the pipeline.

Oystermen bring in Nolan as Lillis departs

Oystermen bring in Nolan as Lillis departs

Whitstable Town have moved swiftly to appoint Steve Nolan as new assistant manager after Jason Lillis quit the club on Tuesday night.

Turner's excitement at 'special' week for Faversham

Turner's excitement at 'special' week for Faversham

Faversham Town manager Ray Turner hopes this week could prove to be the biggest in the club’s history.

Man rescued from mud after falling 30ft into creek 'while looking for wallet'

Man rescued from mud after falling 30ft into creek 'while looking for wallet'

A man clung onto a ladder after plunging 30ft into a creek while reportedly looking for his wallet and becoming stuck in the mud this afternoon.

Downsize Abbey: Historic house up for sale... complete with wealth of antiques

Downsize Abbey: Historic house up for sale... complete with wealth of antiques

An interior designer is putting his historic country house on the market - complete with antiques he has spent 15 years collecting.

Boy, 14, launches campaign to save school after shock closure decision

Boy, 14, launches campaign to save school after shock closure decision

A teenager has launched an online petition to save his school from closure as hundreds of pupils and parents are left reeling from the shock decision.

Blubberneckers! Shock as headless 50ft sperm whale spotted on A2

Blubberneckers! Shock as headless 50ft sperm whale spotted on A2

Drivers were left stunned to witness the bloody carcass of a 50ft sperm whale being transported on the back of a truck on the A2 this afternoon.

Hundreds affected by sudden closure of secondary school

Hundreds affected by sudden closure of secondary school

Hundreds of students and teachers will be forced to find other schools after education bosses confirmed an ailing Kent secondary school will close.

Formula One favourite stars at Lydden

Formula One favourite stars at Lydden

Jacques Villeneuve thrilled the fans when he tried his new rallycross car in Kent

Sky's the limit for air display

Sky's the limit for air display

Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancaster Bombers and Typhoon fighters will appear at a huge air display this year.

Moment 50ft whale brought to shore

Moment 50ft whale brought to shore

A 50ft sperm whale found stranded off the Kent coast is to be sent off for disposal today after being brought to shore.

City club edge to victory at Bournemouth

City club edge to victory at Bournemouth

Canterbury were given a real scare by National 2 South relegation scrappers Bournemouth before edging to a 32-30 win on Saturday.

Double delight for Canterbury

Double delight for Canterbury

Canterbury Ladies moved a step closer to an historic first-placed finish in Investec National Premier Division with a 1-0 win over Beeston.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More