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26 passengers got on seven buses in one hour - should revived service stay?

26 passengers got on seven buses in one hour - should revived service stay?

We visited a reopened park and ride service as a debate rages over whether running the double-decker diesel buses is bad for the environment.

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‘Covid almost killed me - but I didn't want to give up on my dreams’

‘Covid almost killed me - but I didn't want to give up on my dreams’

A woman “almost killed by Covid” has achieved her dream of climbing a mountain – despite suffering long-term effects from the illness.

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Kent bat out final day for draw

Kent bat out final day for draw

Kent batted out the final day of their County Championship match against Worcestershire at Canterbury to secure a third draw of the season.

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CCTV shows man running from restaurant after £65 meal

CCTV shows man running from restaurant after £65 meal

A restaurant boss says a customer dashed off without paying for his three-course meal - and has shared CCTV footage of the man running away.

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Chaotic roadworks on major route finally end

Chaotic roadworks on major route finally end

A major route has finally reopened following almost a month of on-and-off closures, which caused headaches for drivers.

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Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

There was a winning start on their Kent League Premier Division return for Canterbury while champions Lordswood began their title defence well.

Level crossing failure sees Network Rail and police attend

Level crossing failure sees Network Rail and police attend

Emergency services were called after a failure at a well-used level crossing caused heavy congestion for motorists.

Leaning hits welcome century for Kent

Leaning hits welcome century for Kent

Jack Leaning’s first County Championship hundred in 20 months gave Kent a fighting chance of escaping with a draw against Worcestershire.

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Fighters are out of this World

Fighters are out of this World

Canterbury’s Fusion Martial Arts made a mark at a prestigious ring sports event which brought together fighters from across the globe.

‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

The founding member of one of Kent’s most promising bands has lifted the lid on why the indie-pop group has broken up.

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Kent reply to Worcestershire’s big total

Kent reply to Worcestershire’s big total

Kent showed dogged determination after Worcestershire declared their first-innings total at Canterbury on day two of their County Championship clash.

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Late Evison wickets give Kent hope

Late Evison wickets give Kent hope

Two late Joey Evison wickets shifted momentum slightly back towards Kent at the end of day one of their County Championship match with Worcestershire.

Man allegedly killed on farm ‘punched with force’

Man allegedly killed on farm ‘punched with force’

A 51-year-old man allegedly murdered at a farm was “punched with force” to the head in a row about music, a court has heard.

Teen completes chemo after winning golden buzzer on BGT

Teen completes chemo after winning golden buzzer on BGT

A 13-year-old singer awarded the golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent with his choir has seen his dream come true by finishing chemotherapy.

Yobs threaten to put woman in 'body bag' during attack at park

Yobs threaten to put woman in 'body bag' during attack at park

A group of teenagers are said to have threatened a young couple and almost broken a nose during an attack in a city park.

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City clubs raring for start of league season

City clubs raring for start of league season

Canterbury Cricket Club are relishing their Kent League Premier Division return while St Lawrence & Highland Court also kick off their league season.

School support worker stalked therapist with 796 emails and 45 voicemails

School support worker stalked therapist with 796 emails and 45 voicemails

A wellbeing mentor at a leading grammar school left her former therapist “physically shaking” during a six-month campaign of stalking.

Broken-down bus causes widespread gridlock

Broken-down bus causes widespread gridlock

Drivers are facing long delays after a broken-down bus prompted gridlock throughout a city’s streets.

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Ovenden targets ‘dream’ Brands Hatch podium live on ITV4

Ovenden targets ‘dream’ Brands Hatch podium live on ITV4

Tom Ovenden says it would be a "dream" to score a home podium live on ITV4 this weekend as the Mini Challenge heads to Brands Hatch.

CCTV image released after woman ‘sexually assaulted in high street’

CCTV image released after woman ‘sexually assaulted in high street’

A CCTV image of a man has been released following reports of a late-night sexual assault in a high street.

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