Canterbury and Kent News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Canterbury and Kent. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Delays at Dover as millions begin Easter getaway
The Port of Dover tell coach operators waits could be up to two and a half hours across the weekend.
Search continues for missing brother after 30 years
His family is working with Missing People and hopes to be able to help others in similar situations.
Penshurst Place to star in new period adventure
The historic house and grounds provide the backdrop to the adventure drama about a highwaywoman.
Residents near 'illegal' waste tip call for action
The landowner says he is a victim of land grabbing and did not give permission to tippers.
Thames Water boss says bills need to rise by 40%
The regulator, whose approval is needed for any price rises, has pushed back on substantial bill increases.
Sunak faces criticism as major Tory donor knighted
Businessman Mohamed Mansour has been given a knighthood, along with Mark Spencer and Philip Davies.
Chatham Dockyard 'rises from ashes' after 40 years
A tourist attraction, port and shops stand on the site in Kent where Nelson's HMS Victory was built.
Gillingham v Crewe Alexandra
Live coverage of Friday's League Two game between Gillingham and Crewe Alexandra.
Ebbsfleet United v Southend United
Live coverage of Friday's National League game between Ebbsfleet United and Southend United.
Morecambe 2-3 Gillingham
Gillingham twice come from behind to claim victory over fellow League Two play-off contenders Morecambe.
Bromley 0-2 York City
York boost their bid to beat the drop from the National League with a 2-0 win at high-flying Bromley.
Halifax v Ebbsfleet off because of waterlogging
The National League game between Halifax and Ebbsfleet is postponed 50 minutes before kick-off because of a waterlogged pitch.
GB will regroup - captain Harvey
GB sitting volleyball captain Claire Harvey is keen to keep playing despite having all funding withdrawn by UK Sport.
Course closures bad news for racing as a whole
Horse racing cannot afford to lose more courses following the closures of Hereford and Folkestone, says Cornelius Lysaght
Gills bond after Vincelot injury
Gillingham's Charlie Allen says an injury to Romain Vincelot during the win at Rotherham has helped the team bond.
Broncos to return to Gillingham
London Broncos announce Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium will host their Super League match against Warrington.
Coach Kerry gives up 'dream job'
Danny Kerry believes the Great Britain women's team needs a "new direction" after stepping down as head coach.
Bevan shocked at Kent presidency
Kent's new president-elect Bob Bevan says he was shocked to be nominated for the role at Canterbury.
Man arrested over death of Gogglebox star released
A man held on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter is released under investigation.
Life after Pontins swapped tourists for tradespeople
Tourism bosses in Somerset complain builders living in seaside chalets are not spending money locally.
Unknown rapist attacks women four years apart
The man, who targets lone women in the early hours, is "highly likely" to have more victims.
Jewellers injured by hammer-wielding robbers
Masked men hit a man with a hammer, smashed counters and stole thousands of pounds of jewellery.
Attempted murder charge after man stabbed on train
Rakeem Thomas, 19, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
Dad hailed hero for resuscitating baby born in bath
Reece Burns took instructions from a 999 operator on reviving his daughter.
Family speaks out over mum's suspected sepsis death
The family of Tracey Farndon, 56, are calling for improved staffing and training in hospitals.
'Love is love': Ten years of same-sex marriage
The first same-sex marriages took place 10 years ago, on 29 March 2014.
Post office scandal victim's 'duty' to forgive
Tom Hedges ran the Hogsthorpe Post Office for 16 years before he was convicted of fraud and theft.
Woman charged with stealing 48 boxes of eggs
The incident happened in a Marks & Spencer store at Gateway Retail Park in Banbury.
Red kite numbers soar after they steal meat at zoo
A zookeeper says the birds are snatching food intended for the site's tigers and cheetahs.
'My one-bed flat's service charge is now £16K a year'
Londoners hit by rising service charges speak out as MPs urge changes to shared ownership schemes.