Canterbury News
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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 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 -
Council Updates Canterbury MP Raises Concerns Over East Kent NHS Trust’s Handling of Single-Sex Spaces
Canterbury MP Raises Concerns Over East Kent NHS Trust’s Handling of Single-Sex Spaces Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield has publicly alleged…
12 July 2026 -
Crime & Justice Margate Child Abuser Kevin O’Toole Jailed for Ten Years After Unanimous Jury Verdict
Kevin O’Toole, 46, was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on 9 July 2026 after being found guilty on all seven counts of sexual offending…
10 July 2026 -
Local News Could £10 Bike Collections Turn Kent’s Food Waste Into Local Jobs?
A low-cost composting model built around cargo bikes and youth employment is drawing attention — and Kent’s waste targets and green jobs…
8 July 2026