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UPDATE: Head teacher admits satellite grammar school talks

UPDATE: Head teacher admits satellite grammar school talks

A Canterbury grammar school head teacher has finally admitted holding talks with developers to expand onto a site in Herne Bay.

Protester quits hunger strike

Protester quits hunger strike

A jailed protester who lunged at Prince Charles's car and sabotaged a ballot box has quit a four-day hunger strike because it made him ill.

Southall angry after Rook quits via text

Southall angry after Rook quits via text

Whitstable boss Nicky Southall slams Carl Rook as disrespectful after he quit the club via text.

Denly ready to receive Belmont grief

Denly ready to receive Belmont grief

Herne Bay boss Sam Denly expects to receive some flak when he returns to Whitstable Town this weekend.

Turner happy as pre-season gets underway

Turner happy as pre-season gets underway

Faversham Town boss says his squad are in good shape ahead of their opening pre-season friendly on Saturday.

Clay qualifies for World Youth Championships final

Clay qualifies for World Youth Championships final

Bobby Clay says she is delighted after qualifying for the 1,500 metre final at the World Youth Championships in Ukraine this weekend.

Blake keen to see more of the action

Blake keen to see more of the action

Alex Blake provided some of the few high points for Kent on a dismal weekend with his highest t20 score and two stunning catches.

Clifford says it is not all doom and gloom at Kent

Clifford says it is not all doom and gloom at Kent

Kent Cricket chief executive Jamie Clifford insists there is no “doom and gloom” at the club, despite their on-field woes.

Tredwell says Harmison still has a role to play in t20

Tredwell says Harmison still has a role to play in t20

Kent Cricket skipper James Tredwell has backed Ben Harmison to return to the t20 fold after being sacrificed for tactical reasons.

Nurse accused of sex assault on care home patient

 Nurse accused of sex assault on care home patient

A 70-year-old multiple sclerosis patient has told a jury how she was groped by a male nurse at her care home.

Coastal museums could close in winter months to save costs

Coastal museums could close in winter months to save costs

Plans to close Herne Bay and Whitstable museums during cold months are due to be discussed next week.

Drink drive charge after city centre van crash

Drink drive charge after city centre van crash

A man has been charged with drink driving after a van hit a lamppost and rolled onto its side yesterday.

Inside your Gazette and Faversham News this week....

Inside your Gazette and Faversham News this week....

See what's happening this week in Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham....

Smiling toddler beats rare cancer

Smiling toddler beats rare cancer

Darcie Kay's mother thanks "miracle" medics and pledges to raise money for cancer and children's charities in future.

Patients left stranded just days into new transport service

Patients left stranded just days into new transport service

A boss has said he is 'deeply sorry' after his firm let down patients it was due to transport to hospital.

Canterbury sex club given go-ahead after "knife-edge" decision

Canterbury sex club given go-ahead after "knife-edge" decision

A lap dancing club 'akin to Benny Hill on stage' has been granted a licence in Canterbury.

Police investigate suspicious fires in Canterbury

Police investigate suspicious fires in Canterbury

Hunt for arsonist after three fires started in just 35 minutes in city centre.

Train station bike thief strikes FIVE times in 11 days

Train station bike thief strikes FIVE times in 11 days

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after serial bike thief targets train station.

Soggy doggy stuck in the mud

Soggy doggy stuck in the mud

Firefighters had to wade through silt in a seaside town's harbour after this dog got into a sticky situation.

Man in seventies quizzed by police after 'armed' dispute

Man in seventies quizzed by police after 'armed' dispute

A man is in custody after armed police were called to a neighbour dispute which allegedly involved a gun.

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