Canterbury and Kent News
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Sacked P&O worker says scandal could happen again
Former P&O Ferries worker John Lansdown urges the government to "beef up" new legislation.
Homes plan given green light despite objections
A developer will build 375 homes in Ashford but two councils have criticised the plans.
Cathedral is Kent's most-visited attraction
Canterbury Cathedral is Kent's most visited attraction, with Leeds Castle in second place.
Sponsorship means Subbuteo World Cup free for fans
Players from 32 countries will take part in the event in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, in September.
Op Brock to return with overnight road closure
The system is put in place to manage traffic flow at busy periods.
Funding cuts block post-16 education for hundreds
The reduced provision for post-16 education comes after two funding streams ended last summer.
Council seeks views on adult entertainment venues
Swale Borough Council is seeking the views on a draft update to its adult establishment policy.
Gillingham 1-1 Grimsby Town
Grimsby boost their survival hopes with a 1-1 draw against play-off hopefuls Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium.
Ebbsfleet United 4-2 Gateshead
Ten-man Gateshead's National League play-off hopes are dealt a blow after defeat at Ebbsfleet.
AFC Wimbledon 2-0 Gillingham
Omar Bugiel scores twice as AFC Wimbledon march into the League Two play-off places with a 2-0 triumph over promotion rivals Gillingham.
Aldershot Town 4-1 Ebbsfleet United
Lorent Tolaj scores twice as 10-man Aldershot boost their promotion hopes with a 4-1 win over Ebbsfleet in the National League.
Charlton Athletic 3-2 Carlisle United
Alfie May scores twice as Charlton beat Carlisle United to secure back-to-back League One wins for the first time this season.
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GB sitting volleyball captain Claire Harvey is keen to keep playing despite having all funding withdrawn by UK Sport.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.
Family heartbroken after man killed during car theft
Christopher Hanely's family say the 57-year-old was a "loved and devoted family man".
Former head of police watchdog denies raping girl
Mr Lockwood, former director general of the police watchdog, is due to face an Old Bailey trial.
PC who lied about being attacked sentenced
Nadia Thurley falsely alleged she had been assaulted 14 times over a seven-month period.
Oldest surviving England player dies at 94
Ron Baynham turned out 434 times for Luton Town and carried on playing after breaking his skull.
Zac Goldsmith banned after speeding seven times
The Conservative peer admitted breaking the speed limit seven times in 2023.
Scampton asylum seekers to be capped by Home Office
The site on the outskirts of Lincoln will house 800 men rather than 2,000 following a review.
Golden retriever rescued from harbour 'one lucky dog'
The coastguard praise a passer-by for saving the pet after its canine counterpart raised the alarm.
Mother and daughter jailed for funding terrorism
Stella Oyella and Vanessa Atim are jailed for sending cash to a relative in the Islamic State group.
Man jailed for 14 years for baby's manslaughter
Three-month-old Miyah Warnock died in October 2021 from injuries caused by her father Samuel Warnock.
Poisoning murder jury begin deliberating verdicts
Luke D'Wit is accused of murdering a married couple with the powerful opioid fentanyl.
Gardens at risk as no man's land plagued by landslip
Neither the council nor a local business is taking responsibility for the land.
Three owls get stuck in homes over single weekend
Calmly covering an owl with a t-shirt or towel can help to catch and free it, an animal rescuer says.