Maidstone and Tonbridge do it all again at the Gallagher Stadium on New Year’s Day. The teams drew 1-1 at Longmead on Boxing Day in part one of their festive double-header. United led through Matt Rush’s 57th-minute strike but Jordan Higgs’ magnificent…
Maidstone rider Ethan Sparks becomes first British junior to win a Moto4 race in Spain | Oakwood Grammar pupil adds fourth place in Ohvale 160 world final
What a year it’s been for young Maidstone rider Ethan Sparks after success in two overseas series. Sparks, who recently turned 13, made his debut in Moto4, which is part of the Spanish Superbike Championship – racing at speeds of 120mph. The Oakwood Pa…
Former Chatham Chest pub site named after historic Navy pension fund earmarked for six-storey block housing 24 flats
The derelict plot of a historic pub named after a pension pot for disabled seamen has been earmarked for a block of flats. Plans have been put forward to Medway Council to build 24 flats on the site of the now-demolished Chatham Chest Public House in B…
Gillingham take on Sutton United in League 2 this Friday night at Priestfield as they look to get back on track
The pressure is mounting for Gillingham and head coach Stephen Clemence knows it. Supporter frustration was evident at Priestfield on Boxing Day after a 2-0 defeat against Crawley Town. Strugglers Sutton United are next up tonight (Friday). With just o…
New Sittingbourne defender Michael Turner opens his club account in 3-3 Boxing Day draw at Sheppey United – but boss Ryan Maxwell thinks there is more to come from him
There is more to come from new Sittingbourne defender Michael Turner, according to manager Ryan Maxwell. Turner produced a striker’s finish to open his Brickies account in a thrilling 3-3 Isthmian South East draw at Sheppey on Boxing Day. The defender …
Faversham Town manager Sammy Moore describes his frontrunners and in-form Deal Town as the two title favourites ahead of their showdown at Salters Lane this weekend
Faversham boss Sammy Moore reckons his side and in-form weekend visitors Deal are the two favourites in this season’s hotly-contested Southern Counties East League Premier Division title race. While the Lilywhites sat top of the tree at Christmas, the …
Skipper Tom Mills sees no reason why play-off occupants Whitstable Town cannot contend for the Southern Counties East Premier Division title after 2-2 draw with frontrunners Faversham Town
Skipper Tom Mills sees no reason why Whitstable cannot contend for the Southern Counties East Premier Division title this season. The play-off occupants came from 2-0 down at half-time to draw their eagerly-awaited derby 2-2 with Faversham last weekend…
See the change in Sudbury town centre over the last decade, including North Street, East Street and Gainsborough Street
In the last decade, British high streets have seen immeasurable change. The growth of the online market, combined with the Covid pandemic, meant businesses felt the squeeze, and empty lots became gradually more commonplace. And whilst some become fille…
Calls for Bockhanger Lane in Kennington, Ashford, to be resurfaced amid ‘crater-sized’ potholes
Furious residents say they have reached the end of their tether as scores of “crater-sized” potholes continue to damage their cars. Those living in Bockhanger Lane, Kennington, are calling for urgent repairs to be made to the stretch which is popular w…
The dumbest criminals who landed in the dock for committing crimes in Kent in 2023
From county lines to shoplifting gangs, organised crime is a constant battle for Kent Police to get a grip of. But the people filling our prisons are not all criminal masterminds. Some make it a little too easy for our detective. We’ve had a look at so…