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Woman in tears after man exposes himself on path

Woman in tears after man exposes himself on path

A 21-year-old woman was left distraught after a man indecently exposed himself to her on a cycle path.

Walker: We need to be more ruthless

Walker: We need to be more ruthless

Kent players need to be more ruthless and show greater mental toughness as they seek to get their campaign on track, says assistant coach Matt Walker.

City club aim for historic high

City club aim for historic high

Head coach Andy Pratt insists Canterbury are solely focused on securing their highest ever league finish when they visit Clifton on Saturday.

More acts announced for Kent festival

More acts announced for Kent festival

The Subways are among a host of further acts confirmed to play this year's Lounge on the Farm Festival, joining the likes of the Fun Lovin' Criminals

Parents oppose school move bid

Parents oppose school move bid

The majority of parents are against the idea of moving a city grammar to the coast according to the results of a consultation - but only 5% responded.

Prankster in roundabout workout

Prankster in roundabout workout

A daring student has turned heads by pumping iron on a mini-roundabout in the middle of busy city centre traffic.

One of world's oldest gorillas bows out at 54

One of world's oldest gorillas bows out at 54

Mouila - one of the oldest Western lowland gorillas in the world - has died at the ripe old age of 54 at Howletts.

Woman remanded over 'murder bids' after house fire

Woman remanded over 'murder bids' after house fire

A woman has been remanded in custody accused of three attempted murders after a house fire involving children.

Witness appeal after serious ambulance crash

Witness appeal after serious ambulance crash

Police want to speak to a driver overtaken by an ambulance before a three-car crash which left a pensioner with serious injuries.

RAF dad's great escape brings everlasting French connection

RAF dad's great escape brings everlasting French connection

Relatives of a wartime pilot shot down over occupied France have told of their unique bond of friendship with the family who saved his life.

Soldier died after hitting his head on drinking binge

Soldier died after hitting his head on drinking binge

An Army sergeant tragically died in his sleep hours after cracking his head when he "couldn't walk or talk" during a drinking binge.

Urban camper sparks mimic claims

Urban camper sparks mimic claims

The half-naked adventurer was spotted in the city yesterday fuelling claims he has imitated Canterbury's other roundabout resident.

2ft wide hole closes city centre road

2ft wide hole closes city centre road

Police say no-one was injured by the hole which was reported this morning following a collapsed sewer.

Family's anguish after man shot dead in Bahamas

Family's anguish after man shot dead in Bahamas

Relatives of a man gunned down when he tried to tackle armed intruders in the Bahamas have spoken of their ordeal.

Pensioner seriously hurt in ambulance crash

Pensioner seriously hurt in ambulance crash

An elderly man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after his car was in a crash with a paramedic car.

City club turn attention to fight for third

City club turn attention to fight for third

Head coach Andy Pratt refused to make excuses as Canterbury slipped to only their second home defeat of the season, ending their promotion hopes.

Young mum loses brave cancer battle aged just 24

Young mum loses brave cancer battle aged just 24

A young woman whose brave battle with a rare form of cancer captured the nation's heart has died.

Southall looks towards relaxed season finale

Southall looks towards relaxed season finale

Nicky Southall says ensuring Whitstable’s safety as soon as possible is his priority before a relaxing season finale spent looking to the future.

Turner says Town stars playing for their future

Turner says Town stars playing for their future

Faversham Town boss Ray Turner says players’ performances in the final 10 days of the season could decide whether they have a future at the club.

Wilson positive despite missing out on Championship

Wilson positive despite missing out on Championship

Jen Wilson remained upbeat despite Canterbury Ladies’ superb season ending in defeat in the Investec Championship final at Reading on Sunday.

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