Canterbury News
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Council Updates Canterbury MP warns hospitality industry is in ‘dire state’ as costs pile up
Canterbury MP warns hospitality industry is in ‘dire state’ as costs pile up Rosie Duffield MP has written to the Chancellor calling for a…
30 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Canterbury man charged with eight offences after thefts at four east Kent stores
Connor Jones, 38, of Shelley Avenue, Canterbury, faces four theft counts, two assault charges, a public order offence and racially…
30 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Teenage motorcyclist dies in Whitstable collision as police seek witnesses
An 18-year-old man died at the scene of a crash on Chestfield Road on 24 July 2026 after his motorcycle collided with a white Mercedes…
27 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Canterbury shoplifter jailed within a day after targeting same Sainsbury’s seven times
Stuart Taylor, 37, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 30 weeks in prison at Margate Magistrates’ Court the day after his arrest, having…
22 July 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury’s wildflower meadow by the city wall will be cut to reduce fire risk and prepare for 2027
Canterbury City Council is scheduling a cut of its popular wildflower planting beside the city wall after a prolonged dry spell left the…
22 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Lydd man jailed for eight years after rape conviction at Canterbury Crown Court
Lydd man jailed for eight years after rape conviction at Canterbury Crown Court Steven Johnson, 52, was sentenced to eight years in prison…
22 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Kent Police seek man wanted on recall to prison with links to Canterbury and Whitstable
Kent Police are appealing for help tracing Jason Ganderton, wanted on recall to prison, with links to Canterbury and Whitstable. The appeal…
15 July 2026 - Crime & Justice
Three boys arrested after car stolen and vehicles tampered with in Chartham
Kent Police have bailed three boys aged 15, 16 and 17 following reports that a car was stolen and cash taken from another vehicle in Updown…
15 July 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Wednesday, 15 July 2026 UK Business Investment Falls Year-on-Year for First Time Since 2024, ONS Data Show The day in…
15 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police make arrests after cars targeted in Chartham near Canterbury
Kent Police make arrests after cars targeted in Chartham near Canterbury Kent Police have issued a public warning to motorists in the…
14 July 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury parks win three Green Flag awards for 2026
Westgate Parks, Reculver Country Park and Gorrell Valley Nature Reserve have all received Green Flag status for 2026, recognised by Keep…
14 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Missing Canterbury man found safe after police appeal
Missing Canterbury man found safe after police appeal Kent Police have confirmed that Gordan Seales, 51, reported missing from Canterbury…
13 July 2026