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Canterbury outfought by strugglers

Canterbury outfought by strugglers

Lowly Rochford dug deep to edge Canterbury in National League 2 East.

Bromley's stock continues to rise

Bromley's stock continues to rise

It was trophy time once again for Canterbury’s Jacob Bromley after a third national stock cars title in four years.

Sky's the limit for Gilchrist

Sky's the limit for Gilchrist

Kent bowler Nathan Gilchrist is being backed to have a successful international career one day.

Bidding war breaks out over car parks earmarked for housing

Bidding war breaks out over car parks earmarked for housing

After fending off “a number of offers”, a council has found buyers for three prominent car parks which are earmarked for housing.

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Teachers set to strike again next week

Teachers set to strike again next week

A teachers union has confirmed its members plan to strike again next week - with the ongoing battle over pay coming no closer to a resolution.

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Pub goes viral with blindfolded pint-pulling challenge

Pub goes viral with blindfolded pint-pulling challenge

An award-winning pub has gone viral after posting a video of staff attempting a blindfolded pint-pulling challenge - with messy results.

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Canterbury turn the tide

Canterbury turn the tide

Canterbury have enjoyed some much-improved recent form and coach Matt Corker is keen to ensure the good times keep on rolling.

KFC worker caught after downing cans of beer before driving

KFC worker caught after downing cans of beer before driving

A KFC worker pulled over by police was found to be over the legal drink-drive limit and had downed several cans earlier that evening.

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Plans unveiled for £10m school to support 1,150 new homes

Plans unveiled for £10m school to support 1,150 new homes

Details have emerged for a 425-pupil primary school to be built on a new development for 1,000 homes.

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'They're doing all this work - but it’s still dangerous to cross road!'

'They're doing all this work - but it’s still dangerous to cross road!'

A project transforming one of the main routes between two Kent towns has sparked a backlash from “heartbroken” residents.

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Kent guitarist behind tribute shows for Jeff Beck

Kent guitarist behind tribute shows for Jeff Beck

A Kent musician has put together a band to tour a tribute to the late legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.

Fans' favourite Henry signs for Division 1 rivals

Fans' favourite Henry signs for Division 1 rivals

Former Kent overseas fast bowler Matt Henry will be back in England this summer - but not at Canterbury.

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Jogger wearing mankini at Parkrun told to cover up

Jogger wearing mankini at Parkrun told to cover up

A scantily-clad jogger says he was told to wear more clothing in future after sporting a bright green mankini at a Parkrun event.

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Rees-Mogg brands council leader's traffic zones plan 'crazy'

Rees-Mogg brands council leader's traffic zones plan 'crazy'

Jacob Rees-Mogg has hit out at controversial plans to introduce traffic 'zones' in Canterbury and ban residents from driving directly between them.

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High street blocked by stuck lorry

High street blocked by stuck lorry

A high street was blocked by a lorry which got stuck down a narrow lane, with residents baffled as to how it would get out.

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Archbishop denounced as church's world leader over same-sex marriage stance

Archbishop denounced as church's world leader over same-sex marriage stance

Global church leaders say the Archbishop of Canterbury is not considered to be their leader over a ruling to allow blessings for same-sex couples.

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Mums’ concern as free school travel set to be scrapped

Mums’ concern as free school travel set to be scrapped

Parents will be told to cough up £500 if plans to axe free school journeys for teens with special needs are given the go-ahead.

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Canterbury dig deep for derby win

Canterbury dig deep for derby win

Canterbury's defensive resolve got them over the line in their National League 2 East clash with Sevenoaks.

'I rushed out in my pants to save my tools - but I didn't want to die'

'I rushed out in my pants to save my tools - but I didn't want to die'

Knife-wielding thugs threatened to stab a dad who confronted them as they broke into his van - before attempting to run him over as they escaped.

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'High-end' housing development to celebrate Kent's hop-making roots

'High-end' housing development to celebrate Kent's hop-making roots

The firm behind plans for a “high-end” housing development says it hopes to celebrate Kent and its traditions through the design of its houses.

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