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Big increase in parking permit charges for hospital staff

Big increase in parking permit charges for hospital staff

The lowest paid staff at a Kent hospital trust will have to pay more than double to park at work.

Life's not such a drag after quitting Church's leading role

Life's not such a drag after quitting Church's leading role

What have the former Archbishop of Canterbury and this drag queen got in common?

EastEnders star Samantha Womack turns over a new leaf.

EastEnders star Samantha Womack turns over a new leaf.

Expect a bit of 'Mitchell' naughtiness in my panto role as the woodland Good Fairy in Canterbury, says actress Samantha Womack

Ambulance station neighbour 'sick' of siren noise

Ambulance station neighbour 'sick' of siren noise

A man who moved opposite an ambulance station says he is fed up with sirens blaring through the night.

Hopping mad over festival charges

Hopping mad over festival charges

Faversham Hop Festival organisers have come under fire from traders after trying to charge them up to £500 to have stalls outside their shops.

Sisters' race hate horror as old meat thrown into garden

Sisters' race hate horror as old meat thrown into garden

Two Muslim sisters claim they are victims of a 13-year race hate campaign in which pork fat and fish heads have been thrown into their garden.

'I was really scared... all I could do was wait'

'I was really scared... all I could do was wait'

A taxi driver minutes from death after becoming trapped in a water-filled ditch for 14 hours has spoken of his horrifying ordeal.

Southall eager for Cup 'distraction'

Southall eager for Cup 'distraction'

Whitstable boss Nicky Southall says this weekend’s venture into FA Cup action will be a welcome distraction after a frustrating start to the season.

Denly wants Bay to be ruthless

Denly wants Bay to be ruthless

Sam Denly has demanded a more ruthless approach from his Herne Bay side ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup preliminary round tie at Eastbourne United.

Turner eyes money-spinning Cup run

Turner eyes money-spinning Cup run

Ray Turner has his sights on a lucrative FA Cup run which will bring vital funds into Faversham Town.

Revealed: Towers traffic layout could be back

Revealed: Towers traffic layout could be back

The controversial road layout used during the Westgate Towers traffic trial is one of four options set to be put out to public consultation.

MP's doubt over military action in Syria

MP's doubt over military action in Syria

A Kent MP has spoken of his "grave" concerns about the consequences of British military action against the Assad regime in Syria.

Smoke billows from roadside cafe

Smoke billows from roadside cafe

Firefighters were scrambled to a roadside cafe this morning after thick smoke billowed from the kitchen.

Huge response to dumped kittens plea

Huge response to dumped kittens plea

The RSPCA has been inundated with offers to rehome dozens of starving kittens dumped in woodland... as their condition improves significantly.

Wet wipes to blame for sea pollution

Wet wipes to blame for sea pollution

A sewer blockage was the reason bathers were warned against going into the water off a seaside town.

Fury as sewage gushes into gardens

Fury as sewage gushes into gardens

Families are kicking up a stink after they woke up to find more than a foot of sewage seeping through their gardens.

Landmark to star as dramatic backdrop to festival

Landmark to star as dramatic backdrop to festival

A documentary charting the lives of those in a small Kent village is starring in a film festival next month.

Have you seen this man?

Have you seen this man?

Police are looking to quiz an eastern European man after an 84-year-old woman's bank card was allegedly stolen at the Millstrood Road supermarket.

'My joy at finding long-lost sisters'

'My joy at finding long-lost sisters'

A woman adopted as a child has told how she swapped turmoil and anguish for intense joy when she finally met her four long-lost sisters.

Road closed after van collides with telephone pole

Road closed after van collides with telephone pole

The A28 Sturry Road in Canterbury is currently closed in both directions following the accident

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