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.
Car smashes into Kent pub for second time in six months
The landlady of the Swan Inn in Kent says she would not feel safe drinking in parts of her own pub.
Brexit: Paperwork 'horror' sparks anger from hauliers
A six-hour trip from Crawley to Paris took 22 hours, but the government says queuing is not severe.
Kent PCC in Covid vaccine plea as police 'risk lives'
Matthew Scott said police were being assaulted and spat at and their role had "significant risk".
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby gets Covid jab
The Most Reverend Justin Welby encourages everyone to be vaccinated and ignore 'rumour-mongering'.
Samantha Ford: 'Missed opportunities' in toddler drowning case
Samantha Ford drowned Jake and Chloe at their home in Margate and tried to take her own life.
Two migrant boats intercepted in English Channel
French authorities have stopped a further 27 people from making the crossing, the Home Office says.
Technical issue resolved after '150,000 police records lost'
The Home Office says it is working to "assess the impact" of the issue, which has been resolved.
Covid-19: Hundreds register at pop-up blood plasma donor site.
Donations from people in Kent which could help others fight Covid are being used in national trials.
Samantha Ford: Mum who killed twins 'had suicidal thoughts'
Samantha Ford's GP had not seen a letter warning about her suicidal thoughts, an inquest hears.
Did we see a Christmas coronavirus spike?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Coronavirus: What powers do police have if people break Covid rules?
Coronavirus lockdown rules are changing across the UK, but who is responsible for enforcing them?
Covid: Are lockdown rules changing? Public Health England answers your questions
Public Health England answer questions about vaccinations, shop workers and lockdown.
Covid: What are the UK's lockdown rules and when will they end?
People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
Covid: What is the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine?
A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - has been approved.
Tyreke Johnson: Southampton winger joins Gillingham on permanent deal
Gillingham sign Southampton winger Tyreke Johnson on a permanent deal following a brief loan spell.
Peterborough United 2-1 Charlton Athletic
Sammie Szmodics scores twice for the second game in a row as Peterborough come from behind to beat Charlton.
Josh Davison: Forest Green Rovers sign Charlton Athletic striker on loan
League Two club Forest Green Rovers sign Charlton Athletic striker Josh Davison on loan until the end of the season.
Lincoln City v Gillingham postponed because of waterlogged pitch
Tuesday's League One game between Lincoln City and Gillingham is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at the LNER Stadium.
National League: Latest Covid-19 funding package to be offered as loans
National League clubs are dealt a major blow after being told future funding from the government will be issued as loans.
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.
Storm Christoph: Homes in Manchester being evacuated
Greater Manchester Police says some of those who will need to be moved would be Covid-positive.
Manchester attack: Prisoner in touch with bomber recalled to jail
Convicted terrorism plotter Abdalraouf Abdallah was in touch with Salman Abedi before the 2017 attack.
Joy Morgan: Murdered student 'may have been given drugs without knowing'
The body of Joy Morgan was found two months after a man was convicted of her murder.
Doris Hobday: Identical twin among UK's oldest dies with Covid
Doris Hobday's family say they are "totally heartbroken" to lose her in this way.
Stapleford stabbing: Woman charged after death of 16-year-old boy
Joe Whitchurch, 16, died on 29 December after being stabbed on Boxing Day.
Ellen Raffell: Family hopes teenager's allergy death helps save others
Sixteen-year-old Ellen Raffell was unaware she was allergic to an ingredient in a snack she ate.
Author Terry Pratchett's 'inspiring' house for sale
His most famous Discworld novels were written in the house in Somerset, the estate agent says.
Jamie Clark: Doncaster man killed in Swiss Alps avalanche
Jamie Clark was among 10 people swept away in a "freak accident" at a Swiss resort, friends say.
Libby Squire murder trial: Pawel Relowicz 'refused woman's advances'
Pawel Relowicz told friends he met a woman "acting strangely" at the time Libby Squire disappeared.
Lockdown: Police officers fined £200 for cafe meeting
Nine Met Police officers who broke lockdown rules have been asked to "reflect on their choices".
Supermarket delivery driver rescued from Westgate ford
Police say the van "careered" off the road and the man was rescued from the overturned vehicle.
Covid: Skegness hotel's bar licence revoked over lockdown breach
Photos taken inside Skegness's Grosvenor Hotel showed a group drinking and smoking, police say.