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Touch-and-go battle to save the lives of baby dormice

Touch-and-go battle to save the lives of baby dormice

The wet weather has taken its toll on two dormice... as a conservation team fights to keep more of the cute creatures alive.

City club's winning start brought to an end

City club's winning start brought to an end

Canterbury Ladies’ 100% record in Investec National Premier Division was brought to an unceremonious end by a 3-1 defeat at Beeston on Saturday.

Rustic firm beating the retail giants on price

Rustic firm beating the retail giants on price

A family business dating back to the 19th century is selling healthy basketfuls of greens cheaper than the supermarkets.

Dad's anger as murderer of young mum could soon be released

Dad's anger as murderer of young mum could soon be released

A taxi driver jailed for life for the murder of a mother is preparing to be released... still protesting his innocence.

Backlash as pub tells customers: 'Don’t bring your dog’

Backlash as pub tells customers: 'Don’t bring your dog’

The landlord of a pub called The Black Dog has angered customers after telling dog owners not to bring their pets during busy times.

Outcry over 'shocking' stress buster doll

Outcry over 'shocking' stress buster doll

A department store has been criticised for selling a controversial stress reliever doll people are encouraged to slam against a wall to let off steam.

MP Brazier calls on Theresa May to close Skunkworks shops as student nearly dies

MP Brazier calls on Theresa May to close Skunkworks shops as student nearly dies

Canterbury MP Julian Brazier has called for a change in the law to prevent the controversial Skunkworks store from trading.

Road closed after wind blows down tree

Road closed after wind blows down tree

Motorists told to take care as bad weather takes hold

Struck-off nurse who forged documents still teaching college youngsters

Struck-off nurse who forged documents still teaching college youngsters

A children's nurse who failed to properly treat a cancer sufferer and labelled a computer file 'spastics' is teaching the next generation of nurses.

Parents asked to support coastal grammar school plans

Parents asked to support coastal grammar school plans

Plans for a Canterbury grammar school to open in Herne Bay have moved a step closer, after parents and councillors were asked for their support.

TV's money saving expert Martin Lewis films in Canterbury

TV's money saving expert Martin Lewis films in Canterbury

Celebrity money saving expert Martin Lewis was spotted filming his Money Show series in Canterbury this afternoon.

Woman finds 'bug' in birthday brunch

Woman finds 'bug' in birthday brunch

A woman has been given £50 as an apology after finding an "insect" in her food while enjoying a birthday brunch at a department store.

Turner keen to kick-start league fortunes

Turner keen to kick-start league fortunes

Ray Turner says it’s imperative for his Faversham squad to put the frustrations of three cup exits behind them before a crucial phase of the season.

Farrer wants to see clinical Canterbury

Farrer wants to see clinical Canterbury

Michael Farrer wants his Canterbury side to be more clinical when they host fellow National Premier Division strugglers Wimbledon.

Teen minutes from death... after taking legal high

Teen minutes from death... after taking legal high

A 17-year-old boy suffered a heart attack and was foaming at the mouth after taking a drug that is legal to buy in shops.

Buzzing Balsdon wary of threat posed by Bees

Buzzing Balsdon wary of threat posed by Bees

Grace Balsdon is desperate for Canterbury Ladies to maintain their winning start but is wary of the threat posed by Beeston.

Coach says Canterbury can be 'a force'

Coach says Canterbury can be 'a force'

Canterbury head coach Andy Pratt says his side can be a force in National 2 South, so long as they can produce consistent performances.

Southall excited as Town find winning formula

Southall excited as Town find winning formula

Whitstable Town manager Nicky Southall is excited about prospects for the rest of the season after seeing them hit form.

Managing partner steps down

Managing partner steps down

Clive Stevens is moving over from the role he has held at Reeves accountants for more than 18 years.

Baby P's monster mum wants new home in Kent

Baby P's monster mum wants new home in Kent

The mother of tragic Baby P wants to move to the county after a Parole Board recommended her release from prison, it has been claimed.

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