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Murder charge after death of ‘generous and loyal’ man

A man has been charged with murder after the death of a dad described as "generous, funny and loyal".

Canterbury News

Driver smashes into parked cars during police chase

Two men have been arrested after a car crashed into parked vehicles during a police chase.

Canterbury News

Two men released and four remain in custody as murder probe continues

Following six arrests in the investigation into the suspected murder of a “funny and loyal” man, two men have now been released from custody.

Canterbury News

Contractor agreed as £40m new road project ‘on track’

Works on a new £40 million carriageway which will serve thousands of drivers daily are due to begin as scheduled, bosses have confirmed.

Canterbury News

Six arrests as police probe suspected murder

Police are investigating the suspected murder of a man described as "generous, funny and loyal".

Canterbury News

Village cordoned off by police after man stabbed to death

Police have cordoned off a main route through a village after a man in his 30s was stabbed to death.

Canterbury News

Fake gun and knife seized after attempted burglary

An imitation firearm was seized and a man arrested following reports of an attempted burglary.

Canterbury News

‘I can’t remember anything about bike crash’

A cyclist has thanked an off-duty paramedic who came to his aid after a crash which knocked him unconscious and wiped his memory of the whole day.

Canterbury News

Anger as ‘ridiculously timed’ roadworks cause gridlock

Motorists have hit out at highways bosses over “ridiculously timed” roadworks causing rush-hour gridlock.

Canterbury News

Competition seeks to discover new voice of science

A major competition is being held to try to find talented young science presenters.

Canterbury News

Furniture store to open in former Wilko

A new name on the high street with plans for 14 branches is set to open its first store in the former Wilko in Canterbury.

Canterbury News

Police called to abandoned building after ‘suspicious’ person spotted

Police crews were called to an abandoned building, which used to be home to BT offices, after reports of a “person acting suspiciously”.

Canterbury News

'She would have gone on a dog walk and met up with friends - this has been taken from us'

The family of a woman feared murdered on a Kent seafront created a poignant and eye-catching memorial to her on her birthday.

Canterbury News

‘Huge 2,000-home settlement plan is a dog’s breakfast’

Controversial plans for a 2,000-home “rural settlement” on the outskirts of Canterbury have been branded a “dog’s breakfast” by concerned villagers.

Canterbury News

CCTV image released in hunt for car park graffiti culprit

A CCTV image has been released after graffiti was scrawled on a car park wall.

Kent Live - Canterbury

Ramsgate teen seriously injured two in late-night 'violence'

Jesse Connor has been handed down a six-year and nine-month sentence after two men were assaulted

Kent Live - Canterbury

When and where it will be warmest in Kent this week as spring officially begins

The county is set for highs of up to 17C in some areas

Kent Live - Canterbury

More than 60 suspected cases of whooping cough in Kent so far this year

There were 13 in the last week along with the highest number in 2024 in Canterbury and Tunbridge Wells

Canterbury News

Manhunt after teenage boy, 17, ‘raped in park toilet’

Police are hunting a suspect after a 17-year-old boy was reportedly raped inside a park’s public toilet.

Canterbury News

Historical ‘hidden gem’ set to reopen after emergency repairs

Part of a historic ‘hidden gem’ is expected to reopen in time for summer.