Residents say “disrespectful” tourists eager to take the perfect photograph next to an Instagram hotspot are trashing public flowerbeds. Set alongside the River Stour, Westgate Gardens is one of the most visited parts of Canterbury – second only to the…
Decorator who kissed girl, 13, at Canterbury Pride festival spared jail
A decorator who grabbed a child’s face and kissed her on the lips while dancing at Kent’s largest LGBTQ+ pride festival has avoided jail. Steven Critcher, 39, forced himself upon the 13-year-old girl, who was unknown to him, during a show at the event …
Encouraging signs for Kennington manager Dan Scorer after Faversham fightback and Challenge Cup progress
Boss Dan Scorer feels Kennington are on the right track after an encouraging week. Ton picked up their first point of the season in Southern Counties East after fighting back from 2-0 down at title favourites Faversham, Fin Dent with both goals. And th…
Just one week left to visit the Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent sculpture trail in Maidstone
There’s one week left to visit a colourful art trail dedicated to one of Britain’s best-loved cartoon characters. The Shaun the Sheep in the Heart of Kent trail is in town for a few more days, so there’s still a chance for you to spot more than 100 big…
Opinion: Melissa Todd says Thanet District Council’s plan to issue fines for swearing is dubious and unfairly polices working class people
A Kent council caused a stir when it recently revealed plans to issue fines for swearing. But KentOnline columnist and self-confessed potty mouth Melissa Todd says language is important, and the “dubious” idea will unfairly penalise the working class… …
Record goalscorer Lewis Chambers comes out of retirement after weeks to rejoin United Counties League Newark Town
Newark Town have welcomed back record goalscorer Lewis Chambers – after a short-lived retirement. Chambers returned as a second-half substitute in a 4-2 defeat by United Counties Premier Division North high-fliers Eastwood on Saturday. The 29-year-old,…
Motorists still ignoring controversial new School Streets scheme in Medway with residents split over expansion of traffic-free zones
Traffic-free zones set up around schools to make streets safer are still being ignored by motorists who continue to break the rules – and more schools are set to added. Six months since so-called “School Streets” were set up by Medway Council around se…
Faversham Town manager Tommy Warrilow praises vastly-experienced Frannie Collin after two-goal FA Cup display at Littlehampton Town
Frannie Collin proved Faversham’s FA Cup matchwinner and manager Tommy Warrilow wouldn’t be surprised if he scores at least 15 goals this season. Collin netted twice, including a stoppage-time winner, as the Lilywhites saw off Isthmian South East hosts…
Canterbury Cricket Club 1sts’ captain Jarryd Taig says players are excited for season run-in Kent Cricket League Premier Division survival bid
Captain Jarryd Taig thinks Canterbury 1sts’ players are excited ahead of a season-defining campaign run-in. The city club are second-bottom in the Kent League Premier Division but breathed new life into their survival bid with a surprise victory at lea…
Gaza ceasefire deal “now is in sight” – US Special Representative to UN
A ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the release of hostages is now within reach, states US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield. The US Special Representative has urged members of the Security Council to pressure the Palestinian militant group Ha…