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Hundreds pay respects to Lord Kingsdown at memorial service

Hundreds pay respects to Lord Kingsdown at memorial service

Dignitaries including John Major and Lord Carrington packed into Canterbury Cathedral today, for a memorial service to the late Lord Kingsdown.

Young student's life made hell at hands of arrogant stalker

Young student's life made hell at hands of arrogant stalker

A student has had a relationship ruined, lost her job and missed out on a top degree after a two-year ordeal at the hands of a creepy stalker.

Denly desperate to stop the rot

Denly desperate to stop the rot

Sam Denly expects leaders Peacehaven & Telscombe to provide a tough challenge at Winch’s Field on Saturday – if the game goes ahead.

Late withdrawals leave Southall fuming

Late withdrawals leave Southall fuming

Whitstable players have been told to manage their time better or face being left out of manager Nicky Southall’s plans.

Thug's Facebook boast... in police cell

Thug's Facebook boast... in police cell

A remorseless thug smuggled a mobile phone into his police cell to take a picture - before posting it on Facebook.

Farrer says Canterbury will bounce back from final woe

Farrer says Canterbury will bounce back from final woe

Michael Farrer claims Canterbury are well set to bounce back from this year's defeat to make another assault on the national indoor title next season.

Rush hour delays for drivers on Thanet Way and A2

Rush hour delays for drivers on Thanet Way and A2

A Ford Ka, which hit a lamp post, blocks one lane of London bound carriageway.

Turner's delight at 'tough to beat' Town

Turner's delight at 'tough to beat' Town

Faversham boss Ray Turner has no problem with the Lilywhites grinding out wins if it means they achieve their aim of a return to the play-offs.

Wilson eager for leaders to resume charge

Wilson eager for leaders to resume charge

Canterbury Ladies player-coach Jen Wilson says the Investec National Premier Division leaders can’t wait to resume their campaign this weekend.

Gun crook finally behind bars... after pretending to have died

Gun crook finally behind bars... after pretending to have died

A criminal who forged a letter claiming he had died when he was due in court is finally behind bars after being tracked down.

Man suffers broken nose and ribs in street attack

Man suffers broken nose and ribs in street attack

Police are appealing for information after a 26-year-old man was found with a bloody nose in Whitstable on Saturday night

Catman strikes again!

Catman strikes again!

The popular Whitstable street artist revealed his latest sketch in Harbour Street.

Man arrested after beach hut blaze

Man arrested after beach hut blaze

Whitstable fire crews spent 40 minutes tackling the fire last night in Marine Crescent, Tankerton.

Student union slammed for using Stalin poster to plug elections

Student union slammed for using Stalin poster to plug elections

A students' union has been branded "distasteful" for using a portrait of dictator Joseph Stalin to promote upcoming leadership elections.

Council in dramatic u-turn over field housing estate

Council in dramatic u-turn over field housing estate

The leader of Canterbury City Council has today revealed it will no longer support houses being built on Kingsmead Field.

Canterbury roads remain closed due to flood damage

Canterbury roads remain closed due to flood damage

Kent Highways have tweeted a series of road closures across Canterbury in the aftermath of the weekend's flooding

Canterbury school closed for floods

Canterbury school closed for floods

Pupils at the Simon Langton Boys school have been told to stay at home today after the school announced they need to repair to the heating system

Police marine unit search for man in river

Police marine unit search for man in river

Emergency crews have been searching a swollen river after the sighting of a man in the water.

Brave Reece ticks off dreams on 'bucket list' after cancer bombshell

Brave Reece ticks off dreams on 'bucket list' after cancer bombshell

An 11-year-old boy told there is no cure for his cancer has drawn up a heartbreaking "bucket list" after a new relapse in his health battle.

Canterbury MP calls for tougher stance on legal highs

Canterbury MP calls for tougher stance on legal highs

Julian Brazier has written to Home Office minister Norman Baker asking him to take action against shops such as UK Skunkworks in Northgate.

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