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Police cordon off city centre after body found in public toilets

Police cordon off city centre after body found in public toilets

The body of a man in his 40s has been discovered in the public toilets in a city centre.

Man charged over robbery bid at bank after armed police swoop

Man charged over robbery bid at bank after armed police swoop

A man has been charged with trying to rob a bank after armed police swooped on a city centre and recovered an imitation firearm.

Jail for truck driver who killed 'greatly missed' dad in crash

Jail for truck driver who killed 'greatly missed' dad in crash

A driver has been jailed after his truck struck and killed a 'football-mad' vintage car owner after it broke down on the A2.

Shoplifter's disgust at being punched in face by police officers

Shoplifter's disgust at being punched in face by police officers

A young thief who collapsed when he was repeatedly punched in the face by policemen has spoken of his shock after video of his ordeal emerged.

Doctor Who fan time travels back to first episode

Doctor Who fan time travels back to first episode

In the list of memorabilia any Doctor Who fan would fight to own Jason Onion's keepsake is right up there.

Ex-college boss awarded £24k after winning unfair dismissal case

Ex-college boss awarded £24k after winning unfair dismissal case

A former college faculty head subjected to "an intimidating, hostile and offensive" environment has been awarded £24,000 after winning a tribunal.

Mum loses unborn baby days after vile attack by boyfriend

Mum loses unborn baby days after vile attack by boyfriend

A pregnant woman suffered a miscarriage while recovering from a beating by her boyfriend who punched and kicked her as she cowered on the ground.

David versus Goliath battle over running of care home

David versus Goliath battle over running of care home

Whitstable fundraisers fight plans by national charity to wrest control of care home... and the £750,000 it has in the bank

Man held over robbery after armed police evacuate shoppers

Man held over robbery after armed police evacuate shoppers

A man has been arrested after armed police descended on a bank in a shopping centre this afternoon following reports of a robbery.

Denly vows to be patient with youngsters

 Denly vows to be patient with youngsters

Sam Denly is prepared to be patient with his players knowing there will be setbacks.

Southall says club's form deserves better crowds

Southall says club's form deserves better crowds

Whitstable Town manager Nicky Southall is urging the town's football public to turn out at Belmont in bigger numbers.

Police officers suspended after claims 'shoplifter' assaulted

Police officers suspended after claims 'shoplifter' assaulted

Three police officers have been suspended after footage emerged of a suspected shoplifter being repeatedly punched while being restrained.

Canterbury sides set for Reading test on Super Sunday

Canterbury sides set for Reading test on Super Sunday

Canterbury HC are set for one of their biggest occasions of the season on Sunday with the men and women both preparing to host fierce rivals Reading.

City club focused on Irish challenge

City club focused on Irish challenge

Andy Pratt says Canterbury won’t be distracted by looming National 2 South top-of-the-table clash when they meet struggling London Irish amateurs.

Match-winner Thompson makes up for missing team bus

Match-winner Thompson makes up for missing team bus

Whitstable Town boss Nicky Southall has revealed FA Trophy match-winner Craig Thompson was left behind after missing team bus going to Carshalton.

Poisoned cat had to be put down by vet

Poisoned cat had to be put down by vet

Fears another cat has been poisoned with anti-freeze after it was found in agony bleeding from the mouth

Turner waits for Hickman news

Turner waits for Hickman news

Ray Turner is counting the cost of Faversham Town's first league away win in three months after losing midfielder Tom Hickman to a dislocated knee.

Kent shaken by series of explosions

Kent shaken by series of explosions

People across Kent have reported buildings shaking when a series of large explosions were heard across the county this afternoon.

Three arrested after man stabbed in face and leg

Three arrested after man stabbed in face and leg

Two men and a teenage boy are being questioned by police this morning after a man suffered knife wounds in an alleged attack.

UFO claims over mystery flying light

UFO claims over mystery flying light

A video of a mystery orb captured hovering in the sky for at least half-an-hour has prompted claims of UFOs in Kent.

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