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Turner philosophical about losing Lawrence

Turner philosophical about losing Lawrence

Faversham Town boss Ray Turner was relaxed about the departure of midfielder Dan Lawrence to Herne Bay.

Arson arrest over huge laundry fire

Arson arrest over huge laundry fire

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge blaze gutted a Faversham laundry.

Jones still positive about promotion hopes

Jones still positive about promotion hopes

Stand-in skipper Geraint Jones insists Kent can still secure promotion to Division 1 of the LV= County Championship.

Riley keen to kick-on after career-best double

Riley keen to kick-on after career-best double

Adam Riley says his seven-wicket showing against Hampshire is the highlight of his career so far.

Beecroft's departure upsets Southall

Beecroft's departure upsets Southall

Jake Beecroft’s switch from Whitstable to Folkestone Invicta has angered manager Nicky Southall.

Lawrence return delights Denly

Lawrence return delights Denly

Herne Bay boss Sam Denly says he cannot wait for the season to start, despite the transfer revolving door at Winch’s Field continuing to spin.

Wilson named as new Canterbury Ladies' coach

Wilson named as new Canterbury Ladies' coach

Jen Wilson has been appointed head coach of Canterbury Ladies just days after leaving Ashford Hockey Club.

Theft of rare orchid slammed as 'desecration'

Theft of rare orchid slammed as 'desecration'

A species of orchid found only in a handful of sites in the UK has been dug up and taken from a Kent nature reserve.

Cop killer was on Kent coast day before gun and grenade attack

Cop killer was on Kent coast day before gun and grenade attack

Murderer Dale Cregan took a 270-mile taxi ride from Herne Bay to Birmingham, it's been revealed.

Burglar gets the five-star treatment

Burglar gets the five-star treatment

A serial burglar has started his sentence... at a five-star rehab centre near Oxford complete with pool, reiki and motocross sessions.

Probe after huge laundry blaze

Probe after huge laundry blaze

An investigation is under way to establish if a huge blaze at a laundry in Faversham this morning was started deliberately.

Video exposes rogue binmen mixing recycling waste

Video exposes rogue binmen mixing recycling waste

A council boss is "shocked and horrified" after binmen were caught on camera mixing up carefully sorted recycling rubbish in one bin.

Investigation after man killed by lorry

Investigation after man killed by lorry

An investigation is under way today after a pedestrian died when he was hit by a lorry on the A2 near Canterbury.

Girls forced to flee suspicious man

Girls forced to flee suspicious man

Two young schoolgirls ran to safety after being approached by a suspicious man on a bus, police have revealed.

Kent sign Durham seamer Claydon

Kent sign Durham seamer Claydon

Kent have signed Australian-born fast bowler Mitchell Claydon on an initial month’s loan from Durham.

Where dreams come true

Where dreams come true

A dying mother is making the most of a holiday to Disney World, paid for by fundraisers and friends touched by her story.

Jones tactics almost earn unlikely victory

Jones tactics almost earn unlikely victory

Skipper Geraint Jones’ brave declaration on day three of their LV= County Championship game at Hampshire nearly set Kent up for an unlikely victory.

Accident near crash death spot closes road

Accident near crash death spot closes road

A stretch of road which claimed the life of a 22-year-old man last month has been shut after another smash this afternoon.

Boy's narrow escape has parents up in arms over new road layout

Boy's narrow escape has parents up in arms over new road layout

Children's lives are being put at risk according to campaigners fighting road alterations which send main-road traffic though a residential area.

Soldiers to say sad farewell to Canterbury

Soldiers to say sad farewell to Canterbury

Preparations are underway for a final march through the city streets as 5 Scots leave Howe Barracks in Canterbury

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