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Pratt: Next three games crucial

Pratt: Next three games crucial

Andy Pratt says Canterbury Rugby Club’s results in the three games before Christmas are likely to determine their National 2 South promotion fate.

Turner looking for momentum in lead-up to Christmas

Turner looking for momentum in lead-up to Christmas

Faversham boss Ray Turner is eyeing a good run this month to stay in the Ryman League Division 1 South promotion chase

Wilson keen Canterbury Ladies do not lose momentum

Wilson keen Canterbury Ladies do not lose momentum

Canterbury Ladies player-coach Jen Wilson says the mid-season break could have come at a bad time for the Investec National Premier Division leaders.

Man found dead after police called

Man found dead after police called

A man has been discovered dead by police after concerns were reported to the force last night.

Trio still quizzed after policeman hit by car in high-speed chase

Trio still quizzed after policeman hit by car in high-speed chase

Three people were today still being questioned after an officer was hit by a car in a pursuit involving up to 13 police cars.

Homes evacuated in preparation for gale-force winds, big waves and tidal surges

Homes evacuated in preparation for gale-force winds, big waves and tidal surges

People are being told to evacuate their homes as fears grow that gale-force winds will lead to tidal surges and flooding in the district and Faversham

Six people arrested and £60,000 worth of alcohol seized

Six people arrested and £60,000 worth of alcohol seized

Six people from Faversham and Doddington have been arrested and a lorry filled with stolen alcohol seized.

Human remains found in woods identified

Human remains found in woods identified

The remains of a man found hidden in undergrowth in woods have been identified as a missing pensioner after a seven-month forensic investigation.

From Russia with love... and a bomb!

From Russia with love... and a bomb!

When Ian Taylor popped the question little did he know his wedding day would be explosive... including disarming a 'bomb'.

Boffins hail cancer breakthrough

Boffins hail cancer breakthrough

Revolutionary technology can detect earliest stages of cancer through a simple breath test

Young people triumph in awards for endeavour and bravery

Young people triumph in awards for endeavour and bravery

Try Angle Awards honour a 16-year-old disabled athlete and a 14-year-old girl for her bravery.

Stuck in mud boys rescued

Stuck in mud boys rescued

Two boys had to be rescued after getting stuck in mud on Herne Bay seafront.

'Despicable' thief steals dementia sufferer's war medals

'Despicable' thief steals dementia sufferer's war medals

A family have pleaded for thieves to show some mercy and return a dementia sufferer's war medals.

Canterbury outgunned at EGs to fall further off pace

Canterbury outgunned at EGs to fall further off pace

Canterbury slipped nine-points behind the final play-off place in NOW Pensions National Premier Division after going down 7-4 at East Grinstead.

Last-kick despair for battling city club

Last-kick despair for battling city club

Canterbury suffered last-kick agony as a stirring comeback at National 2 South leaders Hartpury College fell short in a 39-36 defeat.

Whitstable's dream Trophy run continues

Whitstable's dream Trophy run continues

Whitstable Town produced another stunning FA Trophy upset to book their place in the Second Round draw and leave them just four wins from Wembley.

Stabbed man rushed to hospital

Stabbed man rushed to hospital

A 24-year-old man is recovering in hospital after he was stabbed in Canterbury.

Brewer reveals plans for 63 houses

Brewer reveals plans for 63 houses

Shepherd Neame has unveiled proposals for a development in the heart of the countryside.

Pensioner facing prison in Uganda will now be deported

Pensioner facing prison in Uganda will now be deported

A man facing two years in prison for trafficking obscene images has now been asked to leave Uganda.

Au pair jailed after viewing vile child abuse movies in front of boy

Au pair jailed after viewing vile child abuse movies in front of boy

A male au pair has been locked up after watching illegal movies of the abuse of children as young as six... in front of a boy he was looking after.

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