Comedian Julian Clary is set to star in an award-winning musical during its stint in a Kent theatre. The revival of Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, starring the former Aldington resident as Herod for three nights. …
Wildshark Vineyard submit winery and hotel plan for Mount Farm in Harrietsham
A winery, visitor centre and hotel could be built at a farm. Wine firm Wildshark Vineyard submitted plans for the development at Mount Farm in Harrietsham to Maidstone council in January. The company, which describes itself as an “eco-friendly sustaina…
Maidstone United report pre-tax loss of more than £200,000 for last season as club relegated from National League
Maidstone United lost more than £200,000 during their National League relegation season. It’s the first time the club have reported a loss since the Gallagher Stadium opened in 2012. Publishing their financial results for the period July 2022 to June 2…
The day I met Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin at his home in Blean – and got up close and personal to the saggy old cloth himself
Ten years ago I met an idol of mine – and he didn’t disappoint. I had been fortunate enough to secure an interview with Peter Firmin – the man who, along with long-time collaborator Oliver Postgate – created Bagpuss. The saggy old cloth cat – which thi…
BBC radio’s dark comedy Cracking on stage tour
BBC Radio 4’s dark and comic story comes to life on stage at the Corn Exchange. Cracking, a story that blends fiction and reality into one seamless whole, tours to the venue on Tuesday, February 20. Shôn Dale-Jones, who theatre critic Lyn Gardner descr…
Newark teenager suffering from a rare form of cancer who is having treatment funded by the NHS has shown positive response to treatment.
A teenager with a rare cancer who was twice sent home to die is defying doctors after new scans showed his latest treatment is working. A major community fundraiser was launched to pay for the treatment after Dan Evans, 18, of Newark, was told he had e…
Singer Isaak to represent Germany at 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
The musician Isaak will represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest on May 11 in Malmö, Sweden. An audience and jury vote confirmed Isaak as Germany’s contender on Friday night during the programme “Eurovision Song Contest – Das deutsche Finale 20…
Joe Biden Says Russian President ‘Responsible’ For Critic Alexei Navalny’s Mysterious Death: ‘Yet More Proof Of…Brutality’
The world is reeling from the news of the mysterious death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a Siberian penal colony. His wife, Yulia Navalnaya along with U.S. President Joe Biden has accused Vladimir Putin of being responsible for his dea…
Houthis launched missile strike on oil tanker, heading from Russia, in Red Sea
The Houthis attacked Panamanian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea, which was carrying crude oil to India, according to Reuters. It is reported that a missile, launched from Yemen, hit the tanker Pollux on the port side. The vessel was attacked 72 nautical …
Houthis launched missile strike on oil tanker, heading from Russia, in Red Sea
The Houthis attacked Panamanian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea, which was carrying crude oil to India, according to Reuters. It is reported that a missile, launched from Yemen, hit the tanker Pollux on the port side. The vessel was attacked 72 nautical …