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Gay bar targeted with arson threats and dead pigeon

29 July 2017
Gay bar targeted with arson threats and dead pigeon

A gay bar at the centre of a vigilante sting has suffered abuse, threats it will be burnt down and even had a pigeon hurled through the door.

MP challenged over stance on grammars

27 July 2017
MP challenged over stance on grammars

Kent's newest MP has been challenged over her stance on grammar schools - while sending her children to one.

Veteran cleared of YMCA taunts at neighbour

24 July 2017
Veteran cleared of YMCA taunts at neighbour

A war veteran accused of harassing his neighbour in a "homophobic" manner by playing YMCA has been cleared by a court.

Students 'bragged of voting twice'

16 July 2017
Students 'bragged of voting twice'

A Kent council has admitted it is possible some people voted twice in a Kent constituency that produced a shock general election result.

Thugs’ sentences are too light, says security boss

16 July 2017
Thugs’ sentences are too light, says security boss

A security firm boss has slammed light court sentences handed down to thugs and drunks.

Council signs off plan for 16,000 new homes

14 July 2017
Council signs off plan for 16,000 new homes

A controversial document earmarking thousands of homes in the east of the county has been ratified.

City council due to rubber stamp controversial Local Plan

13 July 2017
City council due to rubber stamp controversial Local Plan

But critics claim residents have not had the chance to scrutinise amended plans for 16,000 new homes in the district.

Rent cars by the hour to ease congestion

08 July 2017
Rent cars by the hour to ease congestion

Councillors have approved a car club scheme as part of an effort to reduce the number of vehicles on city streets.

Firefighters tackle undergrowth blaze as temperatures hit nearly 30

07 July 2017
Firefighters tackle undergrowth blaze as temperatures hit nearly 30

Crews had to use an all-terrain vehicle to reach 160ft by 160ft fire.

Shock offer for new city hospital

04 July 2017
Shock offer for new city hospital

A developer is proposing to build the shell of a new hospital as part of a major planning proposal for the south of a city.

City boasts an array of hidden gems to enjoy this summer

01 July 2017
City boasts an array of hidden gems to enjoy this summer

There's more to Canterbury than the Dane John and Westgate Gardens. Here are the eight best public gardens outside the big two.

Smoke fills sky as fire rips through warehouse

23 June 2017
Smoke fills sky as fire rips through warehouse

Firefighters spent hours tackling a blaze at a warehouse which sent black clouds over a town.

Remarkable historic find at university archaeological did

22 June 2017
Remarkable historic find at university archaeological did

Former students are on a team excavating a site ahead of the building of a new university arts centre.

Thug jailed after smashing pensioner in face with shovel

12 June 2017
Thug jailed after smashing pensioner in face with shovel

A thug who smashed a pensioner round the face with a shovel in a row over landscape gardening has been jailed for nine years.

So who is single mum who pulled off astonishing election upset?

09 June 2017
So who is single mum who pulled off astonishing election upset?

Mum-of-two and former teaching assistant Rosie Duffield is the darling of Labour as she delivers shock election result.

Canterbury City FC announces plan for new ground and reveals new sponsor

08 June 2017
Canterbury City FC announces plan for new ground and reveals new sponsor

The club is pushing ahead with ambitious proposals as it dreams of rising up through the leagues.

Candidate attacked over Muslim comments

05 June 2017
Candidate attacked over Muslim comments

An election candidate has come under fire after claiming British Muslims should come forward to report extremists in their midst.

Driver jailed after horrific bike crash

02 June 2017
Driver jailed after horrific bike crash

A van driver who nearly killed a motorcyclist because he wanted to save five minutes getting home in rush hour traffic has been jailed.

Woman saved from car park sex attack by heroes

22 May 2017
Woman saved from car park sex attack by heroes

A judge has praised three men who prevented a failed asylum-seeker from carrying out a sex assault on a vulnerable woman.

Blaze damages roof and wood paneling at house

18 May 2017
Blaze damages roof and wood paneling at house

Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jet to extinguish flames.

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