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Monopoly takes a chance on Kent area

Monopoly takes a chance on Kent area

The wait is over... the next big area to star on a Monopoly board has been revealed.

Air ambulance lands in Canterbury

Air ambulance lands in Canterbury

Emergency crews including the Kent Air Ambulance went to the aid of a young woman in Canterbury this afternoon, who was rushed to hospital.

Cling film death: Two in court

Cling film death: Two in court

Two men accused of killing a man found dead wrapped in cling film have appeared in court.

University gets keys to prison site

University gets keys to prison site

Plans to turn a prison into student digs have moved a step closer to reality, after the Ministry of Justice handed over the keys to a Kent university.

City club suffer promotion blow

City club suffer promotion blow

Canterbury's hopes of promotion from National 2 South were dealt a huge blow with a crushing 41-8 defeat at rivals Ampthill on Saturday.

M2 crash causing rush hour delays

M2 crash causing rush hour delays

Traffic is building on the M2 after a one-car crash left two children and an adult needing roadside treatment.

When your numbers are up...

When your numbers are up...

If you ever get a call from lawyer Alexandra Gordon, it could be your lucky day!

Girl sexually assaulted at bus station

Girl sexually assaulted at bus station

A girl aged 16 was sexually assaulted at Canterbury bus station in broad daylight.

Driver 'died from head injuries' after smashing into tractor

Driver 'died from head injuries' after smashing into tractor

A 29-year-old driver was not wearing a seatbelt when his car smashed into a stationary tractor, an inquest heard.

Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

A man who went missing from his home in Herne this morning and sparked a search including the police helicopter, has been found.

Health trusts criticised after dad found hanged in hospital toilet

Health trusts criticised after dad found hanged in hospital toilet

Two Kent NHS trusts have admitted failures in the case of a father found hanged in a hospital toilet after being moved out of A&E "to meet targets".

House clearer stole items from the dead to sell on eBay

House clearer stole items from the dead to sell on eBay

A workman has been caught stealing items from the homes of dead people... and selling them on eBay.

Pair jailed for brutal killing of 'gentle' alcoholic in park

Pair jailed for brutal killing of 'gentle' alcoholic in park

Two men have today been jailed for a total of more than 19 years after the brutal killing of a homeless man in a park.

City club skipper targets experience

City club skipper targets experience

Skipper Michael Farrer wants to add experience to his squad in the summer to help Canterbury return to the National Premier Division play-offs.

Fur flies after disabled war veteran told to leave seaside pub

Fur flies after disabled war veteran told to leave seaside pub

A disabled veteran who is travelling 11,000 miles around Britain on a mobility scooter was told to leave a pub... because of his cats.

Is one-way the right way?

Is one-way the right way?

The Whitstable Gazette has launched a survey this week asking for views on town centre traffic.

Title destiny to be decided by Ampthill clash

Title destiny to be decided by Ampthill clash

Andy Pratt is unsure what Canterbury could achieve this season and says only the crucial clash at Ampthill will decide whether they contest the title.

April Fool's prank turns sour

April Fool's prank turns sour

An April Fool's stunt that appeared to show a cyclist submerged in a pond took a sour twist today.

Man charged after 'sex attack' on woman in alley

Man charged after 'sex attack' on woman in alley

A man has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged attack on a woman in an alleyway.

Elephant tusk thief jailed

Elephant tusk thief jailed

A thief who stole a valuable tusk from a zoo is behind bars... as experts try to trace the missing ivory.

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