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Jones says Sussex win will long stay in the memory

Jones says Sussex win will long stay in the memory

Skipper Geraint Jones revealed the mammoth run-chase against Sussex was one of the most memorable experiences of his career.

Claydon looking to build some momentum

Claydon looking to build some momentum

Mitchell Claydon says he ‘loved’ his Kent debut and hopes the positive end to the clash will provide the club with some momentum.

Coach Adams hails 'special night'

Coach Adams hails 'special night'

Jimmy Adams hailed Kent’s world record breaking run-chase as a ‘special night’ and said he hopes the club can use it to kick-start their season.

Southall urges players to seize the moment

Southall urges players to seize the moment

More than 50 players turned up for Whitstable Town’s first pre-season training session on Saturday.

Stunning Spitfires set new run-chase world record

Stunning Spitfires set new run-chase world record

Kent Spitfires chased down a world record 40-over total of 336 to stun Sussex in Yorkshire Bank 40 Group A on Wednesday night.

Owner's fears after dog's horrific injuries

Owner's fears after dog's horrific injuries

A pet owner has issued a warning after her dog suffered appalling injuries in a mystery incident. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE

Protests in Whitstable over plans to close crown post office

Protests in Whitstable over plans to close crown post office

Campaigners including union members and shopkeepers meet in Gladstone Road to offer their support on the sixth day of strike action this year.

Brutal fishing spear used by poachers seized

Brutal fishing spear used by poachers seized

An illegal spear thought to be used by fish poachers has been seized by the Environment Agency

Serial thief targets airline pilot

Serial thief targets airline pilot

A prolific thief with more than 100 previous convictions has been jailed after stealing an airline pilot's car while he slept.

A fine romance...

A fine romance...

You're never too late to fall in love... as this couple proved when they tied the knot in their eighties.

Lord Mayor's chauffeur abandons car on double-yellow lines

Lord Mayor's chauffeur abandons car on double-yellow lines

The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's chauffeur rushed to her aid when she was targeted by drunks - leaving her official car on double yellow lines.

Drumming dream for seriously ill teenager

Drumming dream for seriously ill teenager

Double amputee Oliver Mangion has seen his drumming dream come true after the teen performed on stage with his favourite band Metallica.

Warning after strange man follows more children

Warning after strange man follows more children

Parents have been warned to be vigilant after further reports of a suspicious man approaching and following children.

More police patrols over schoolgirl pervert fears

More police patrols over schoolgirl pervert fears

Police patrols have been stepped up after almost a dozen reports of a stranger demanding hugs and kisses from schoolgirls in the same town.

In-form Stevens rescues Kent with century

In-form Stevens rescues Kent with century

Darren Stevens reached three figures to help Kent secure an LV= County Championship draw with Glamorgan at Canterbury on Saturday.

Soldiers' dressing down from judge

Soldiers' dressing down from judge

Two soldiers were given a stern dressing down from a judge after shouting obscenities in court when their ex-squaddie friend was cleared of wounding.

Shoppers' eyeful as cyclists bare all

Shoppers' eyeful as cyclists bare all

Stunned passers-by copped an eyeful when a convoy of nude cyclists passed through Canterbury - to expose the naked truth about riders' safety.

Council worker's parking blunder

Council worker's parking blunder

A foreshore worker was caught out when he parked on double yellow lines... just feet from seafront parking spaces.

Cyclists take off their gear for nude ride

Cyclists take off their gear for nude ride

Hundreds of cyclists are set to strip bare today to pedal the 'naked truth' about the planet's dependency on oil.

What a waste!

What a waste!

The driver of this dustcart must have thought it had 'bin' a bad day... when his truck ended in a field.

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