Ipswich Town legend Matt Holland praised giantkillers Maidstone after their FA Cup heroics at Portman Road. Holland captained the Tractor Boys to promotion to the Premier League in 2000, during a run of 223 consecutive appearances. The former midfielde…
Grieving pensioner fined outside Poundland on Gillingham Business Park as daughter lay dying in hospital
A grieving pensioner has labelled parking enforcement chiefs as “heartless” after they refused to rescind a fine – despite being told his daughter had just died. Church-goer Derek Webb was slapped with a £100 penalty notice after accidentally parking o…
Asda faces tough new charges for clean up of hundreds of abandoned shopping trolleys in Swanley
Pressure is being “ramped up” on major supermarkets to clean up their act over abandoned shopping trollies strewn all over a town. Nearly 250 carts have been dumped in and around Swanley over the last couple of months alone. Since the last week of Dece…
Maidstone United forward Lamar Reynolds predicted his FA Cup goal at Ipswich Town
Lamar Reynolds’ prediction came true with his terrific strike in Maidstone’s FA Cup win at Ipswich. Reynolds was being interviewed by KentOnline a fortnight ago when team-mate Liam Sole jumped in and asked when he was going to score his first goal of t…
Taxi driver threatened with a knife by drunk customer from Gravesend hid in a petrol station toilet in Edenbridge until police arrived
A taxi driver who was threatened with a knife by an angry drunken customer hid from him in a petrol station toilet for an hour. Stephen Gibbs, from Gravesend, was drunk in Sidup when he ordered a cab to take him from to Edenbridge. Taxi driver Atmsaidu…
Maidstone United fan pictures from FA Cup Fourth Round win at Championship side Ipswich Town
It was a day to remember for 4,472 Maidstone fans as they caused one of the FA Cup’s biggest shocks in recent years by winning at Championship side Ipswich Town on Saturday. The Stones become the first side outside the top five leagues to reach round f…
Mary Tourtel: Remembering the artist who created Rupert Bear and his pals in Nutwood who was born 150 years ago in Canterbury
Just around the corner from the main entrance to a Travelodge hotel in Canterbury is a modest plaque dedicated to the creator of one of the most famous children’s characters in British history. Because it was here Mary Tourtel woke up on her final day …
Art exhibitions opening at Turner Contemporary in Margate, Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells and The Beaney in Canterbury in February 2024
From huge galleries to historic museums, Kent is a treasure trove of eye-catching art. This February, three fascinating exhibitions will open their doors for visitors to explore abstract art, thought-provoking photographs and nostalgic childhood toys… …
Cameron ‘Camchida’ Else unveils plans for Fight the Demon HQ in Herne Bay
A UFC star is opening a gym and wellness centre next to Kent train station complete with fighting rings, exercise equipment, and a cafe. Cameron ‘Camchida’ Else, originally from Margate, says the Fight the Demon HQ in Herne Bay will offer a mix of fitn…
Call for community groups to apply for grants from £450,000 fund for projects that improve quality of life in Uttlesford
Community groups in Uttlesford are invited to bid for a share of a £1 million Government funding pot. Organisations looking to support projects that create opportunities, reduce inequality and enhance the quality of life for residents in the district c…