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Air ambulance lands at park

Air ambulance lands at park

An air ambulance landed at a park this afternoon following an incident.

Cook: Relegation can start blueprint

Cook: Relegation can start blueprint

Kent director of cricket Simon Cook hopes the short-term pain of County Championship relegation can lead to long-term gains for the county.

‘It’s like a giant Jenga tower!’ The story of one of Kent’s most iconic buildings

‘It’s like a giant Jenga tower!’ The story of one of Kent’s most iconic buildings

One of Kent’s most iconic buildings looks like it could tumble onto the cobblestones at any second - but how did it become so crooked?

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Tragedy as much-loved dad and two dogs die in house fire

Tragedy as much-loved dad and two dogs die in house fire

A much-loved dad described as a “true gentleman” and his two dogs have died in a tragic house fire after being overcome by smoke.

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Would-be robber fell from bike while trying to steal woman’s cash

Would-be robber fell from bike while trying to steal woman’s cash

A bungling would-be robber has been jailed after he fell from his bike while trying to snatch money from a woman using an ATM.

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Derby delight for ruthless Judds

Derby delight for ruthless Judds

Leaders Tonbridge Juddians gave hosts Canterbury a finishing lesson in their National League 2 East clash at Merton Lane.

Sadness at closure of Homebase store

Sadness at closure of Homebase store

A Kent branch of the DIY giant has closed after the company fell into administration and could not find a buyer.

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Baby orangutan to arrive at Kent animal park

Baby orangutan to arrive at Kent animal park

Keepers at a Kent animal park have announced a pair of its orangutans are expecting a baby.

‘I’ve bowled here for 49 years - I don’t want to see it close’

‘I’ve bowled here for 49 years - I don’t want to see it close’

A sports club has pleaded with a council to amend plans to redevelop a recreation ground amid fears it could shut if the scheme goes ahead.

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Pub bosses in ‘schoolboy error’ over historic sign

Pub bosses in ‘schoolboy error’ over historic sign

Pub bosses have been accused of dropping a clanger over a new sign hung outside a Kent inn which has got regulars crying into their beers.

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Watch lost during First World War returned to Kent family after 107 years

Watch lost during First World War returned to Kent family after 107 years

A watch that belonged to a soldier during the First World War has been returned to his family in Kent after 107 years.

Drivers suffered delays amid rush hour gridlock

Drivers suffered delays amid rush hour gridlock

Motorists faced long delays on their route home following gridlock at rush hour.

‘Doorstep thief stole my daughter’s first Valentine’s Day card’

‘Doorstep thief stole my daughter’s first Valentine’s Day card’

A Ring doorbell captured the moment a heartless thief stole a package from a family’s front door – including a little girl’s first Valentine’s card.

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Rivalry raises the bar

Rivalry raises the bar

Head coach Matt Corker believes the rivalry between Canterbury Rugby Club and leaders Tonbridge Juddians has helped bring the best out of each other.

Drivers to face long diversion when A2 closes for several weeks

Drivers to face long diversion when A2 closes for several weeks

Drivers will face a near 40-mile diversion when part of a busy A-road shuts overnight at weekends for more than a month.

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Take That star to perform gig in Kent

Take That star to perform gig in Kent

A Take That star is set to perform in Kent at a venue hoping to revive a high street’s nightlife.

Sadness at sudden closure of one of Kent’s oldest pubs

Sadness at sudden closure of one of Kent’s oldest pubs

A pub dating back to the 15th century has announced its sudden closure - with plans to sell it in motion.

Woodland owners lose High Court tussle to keep illegal structures

Woodland owners lose High Court tussle to keep illegal structures

Three Kent woodland owners lost their tussle to keep illegal buildings and hard standing at the High Court today.

Delivery firm apologises after courier climbs into garden - rather than knocking on door

Delivery firm apologises after courier climbs into garden - rather than knocking on door

A delivery company has apologised after one of its drivers was captured on camera vaulting a 7ft fence - rather than knocking on the door.

Woman attacked by friend in nightclub urges: ‘Don’t send her to prison, she’s pregnant’

Woman attacked by friend in nightclub urges: ‘Don’t send her to prison, she’s pregnant’

A drunk mum who broke her friend’s eye socket in a vicious nightclub attack has been spared jail after the victim asked a judge to let her walk free.

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