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Rebellious councillors call for leadership overhaul

Rebellious councillors call for leadership overhaul

Two Conservative councillors have rebelled against the leader of their party to call for a complete overhaul of the way the district is run.

Drink-drive arrest after dramatic smash

Drink-drive arrest after dramatic smash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car was badly damaged when it smashed through a concrete wall.

Teen tries to kill himself after two-year cyber bullying ordeal

Teen tries to kill himself after two-year cyber bullying ordeal

A teenager has revealed how a campaign of harassment by Facebook trolls caused him to spiral into depression and attempt suicide.

Pressure all on our rivals, says Turner

Pressure all on our rivals, says Turner

Ray Turner feels Faversham can play without pressure between now and the end of the season.

Denly woe at chairman's departure

Denly woe at chairman's departure

Herne Bay manager Sam Denly admitted he was “gutted” to see chairman Trevor Kennett quit the club this week over an internal disciplinary dispute.

Ladies need no motivation in top-spot chase, says Wilson

Ladies need no motivation in top-spot chase, says Wilson

Jen Wilson says Canterbury Ladies need no extra motivation to secure their first ever first-placed finish in the Investec National Premier Division.

Momentum vital on crucial run

Momentum vital on crucial run

Andy Pratt says the momentum Canterbury gained from Saturday’s comeback win at Dings Crusaders was vital as they enter the defining run of the season.

Ryman League can make Football League dreams come true - Southall

Ryman League can make Football League dreams come true - Southall

Whitstable boss Nicky Southall says youngsters can make their footballing dreams come true and impress Football League scouts playing in Ryman League.

'I thought someone had shot a gun': Women's car crashes into bushes

'I thought someone had shot a gun': Women's car crashes into bushes

A witness has told how he thought a gun had been shot when a car careered off a road and ploughed into a bush, narrowly missing his vehicle.

River discovery not par for the course

River discovery not par for the course

A golf buggy has been dumped in a river after being taken from a club by three men celebrating St Patrick's Day.

Postman rushed to hospital with head injuries

Postman rushed to hospital with head injuries

A postman was rushed to hospital after hitting his head on a brick wall during his afternoon round.

'The more I wriggled, the worse it got'

'The more I wriggled, the worse it got'

A woman has today told of the terrifying moment she was submerged up to her thighs as she helplessly sank in mud.

Brazen burglar jailed after claiming stolen goods were his

Brazen burglar jailed after claiming stolen goods were his

A cocky thief has been jailed for more than two years after raiding a Faversham home - then telling the victim the stolen items belonged to him.

Pair trapped as car crashes into house

Pair trapped as car crashes into house

Emergency crews helped to free a couple from a car - including a 98-year-old woman - after it crashed into a house today.

Market move date unveiled

Market move date unveiled

Council bosses have revealed when the new market in a seaside town will be launched.

Stunning pictures of moment women rescued in mud drama

Stunning pictures of moment women rescued in mud drama

These incredible images show the dramatic rescue operation launched after two women and their dog became trapped in mud.

Castle bosses in plea for cash lifeline

Castle bosses in plea for cash lifeline

A group which runs a castle has been given an emergency cash injection to stop it going out of business.

Youngsters wow judges at talent show

Youngsters wow judges at talent show

The district's most talented youngsters wowed the crowds at the city council's Reach for the Stars competition - but there could only be one winner.

Ladies close on historic top-spot

Ladies close on historic top-spot

Canterbury Ladies can seal top-spot in Investec National Premier Division with victory at Clifton this weekend.

Vital west country win for city club

Vital west country win for city club

Canterbury recorded a priceless win in their quest for the National 2 South promotion play-off place with a 20-17 success at Dings Crusaders.

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