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McDonald's CCTV released after street ‘gang attack’

McDonald's CCTV released after street ‘gang attack’

Police investigating a street assault that saw two men taken to hospital have released images of three boys they want to identify.

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Overseas bowler signs for Kent

Overseas bowler signs for Kent

A New Zealand international has joined Kent on a multi-format deal until the end of the season - barring any potential international call-ups.

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Bin strikes extension announced as stalemate continues

Bin strikes extension announced as stalemate continues

Union members have voted for further strikes as the dispute over pay for bin workers continues.

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Upmarket store to fill former Topshop as high street bounces back

Upmarket store to fill former Topshop as high street bounces back

A high street is bouncing back from the gloom of the pandemic – welcoming five new brands and the return of another.

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Road to close for up to six days after water main bursts

Road to close for up to six days after water main bursts

A road will be closed for up to six days after a water main burst

Man accused of groping woman on uni campus

Man accused of groping woman on uni campus

A man has been accused of groping a woman on a university campus which he was reportedly banned from being on.

Job losses as two showrooms to close

Job losses as two showrooms to close

A Citroen dealership will close as bosses cut ties with the French car-makers after 20 years.

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Sadness as health issue forces Proclaimers to cancel Kent show

Sadness as health issue forces Proclaimers to cancel Kent show

The Proclaimers have cancelled a concert in Kent this weekend.

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Henrich’s uplifting tale

Henrich’s uplifting tale

Athletics helped Canterbury teen Charlotte Henrich find her voice – and she is now ready to make some noise at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.

‘Road closures for new estate have cut our trade in half'

‘Road closures for new estate have cut our trade in half'

A six-week road closure has wreaked havoc on village businesses – with one warning they may have to lay off staff to stay afloat.

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Bin strikes stalemate goes on as recycling sent to landfill

Bin strikes stalemate goes on as recycling sent to landfill

After almost a month of bin strikes and recycling being sent to landfill to keep up with collections, workers and the authority remain at a stalemate.

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Reopening of disused Park and Ride site rubberstamped

Reopening of disused Park and Ride site rubberstamped

A Kent council has approved plans to reopen a disused Park and Ride site in the face of accusations it is “gambling with residents’ money”.

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Man taken to hospital after car overturns

Man taken to hospital after car overturns

Emergency services descended on a road and helped rescue a man from a car after it overturned.

‘He had the city running through his blood’

‘He had the city running through his blood’

A former Lord Mayor said to have been the epitome of what a local councillor should be has died.

Ofsted orders pre-school to improve security after toddler found in road

Ofsted orders pre-school to improve security after toddler found in road

A pre-school where a little girl wandered out into the middle of a main road was found to have inadequate security and safeguarding measures.

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The ‘cosmic dust’ discovered on Cathedral roof holding secrets of the universe

The ‘cosmic dust’ discovered on Cathedral roof holding secrets of the universe

Two researchers have told how they discovered a message from the heavens on a cathedral roof – which could reveal how life on Earth began.

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Report: Evison and Compton tons steer Spitfires to victory

Report: Evison and Compton tons steer Spitfires to victory

Joey Evison and Ben Compton centuries helped Kent Spitfires get their One-Day Cup defence off to a rain-disrupted but winning start against Yorkshire.

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‘Don’t turn doomed supermarket into housing’

‘Don’t turn doomed supermarket into housing’

Residents and traders are urging potential buyers of a doomed supermarket not to consider turning the land into housing.

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Two arrests at railway station after ‘child neglect’ concerns

Two arrests at railway station after ‘child neglect’ concerns

Police have arrested a man and a woman after passengers on a train raised concerns over the way children were being treated on-board.

‘They put it all in one bin! It makes a mockery of us’

‘They put it all in one bin! It makes a mockery of us’

Refuse workers have sparked fury after being caught on camera mixing residents’ glass and paper recycling together during collections.

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