Charlie Gill made a brilliant late save to earn Bishop’s Stortford Community Football Club under-12 girls Azures a 1-1 draw at Panshanger Lionesses as they extended their unbeaten run to seven games. Summer Pullen put Stortford ahead in the Hertfordshi…
FCA urges Big Tech to crack down on fraud amid rise in unauthorised firms
By Lars Mucklejohn The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a fresh call for social media firms to do more to prevent mass fraud on their platforms, City A.M. can reveal. The City watchdog said in a report on Thursday that it issued 2,286 war…
Love in every step as Bottesford couple completes 20,000-mile walking journey
The Proclaimers said they would walk 1,000 miles for love, but one couple has done 20 times that together. Retired Assistant Chief Constable John Wright, 83, and wife Ann, 80, of Bottesford completed their 20,000th mile of walking in 24 years on Januar…
Population growth, road problems, asylum system and technology among topics tackled in letters to the KentOnline editor
Our readers from across the county give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Kent and beyond. Some letters refer to past correspondence which can be found by clicking here. Join the debate by emailing letters@thekmgroup.co.uk Stop building…
Date announced for Newark Dragon Boat Festival 2024 organised by Children’s Bereavement Centre and Beaumond House on River Trent and Riverside Park in Newark as team registration opens
The Newark Dragon Boat Festival is ready to roar as it returns for the fifth time later this year. Registration for teams has now opened and local businesses, community groups and groups of friends are encouraged to sign up as places are expected fill …
Chatham Town assistant manager Danny Kedwell scored the winner against Whitehawk at the weekend –Kevin Hake’s men lose in midweek at Wingate & Finchley and face Mark Stimson’s Margate next
Danny Kedwell’s best footballing years might be behind him – but last weekend he showed those predatory instincts remain. Kedwell, now 40, was pushed forward late on for Chatham from his now customary midfield role and within moments he had netted what…
Sudbury’s Belle Vue House placed back on market in fresh hurdle for restoration plans
The restoration of a historic Sudbury property has hit yet another stumbling block, after being placed back on the market. Belle Vue House has been listed for sale via estate agents Chapman Stickels, after developer McCabe & Abel indicated it was no lo…
Driving test delays: Backlog puts strain on learners and instructors with up to five-month wait in Kent
Planned strikes by driving examiners over “flawed” plans to deliver an extra 150,000 tests by the end of March have been called off. A four-day walkout was meant to start today but was averted after “significant concessions” were made. But what’s the i…
Newark and Sherwood District Council planning committee to make decision on conversion of council house to Boughton Community hub
Plans to convert a council house into to a new community centre have been recommended for approval. The project would involve the change of use of a three bedroom end-terrace council property on Manvers View, Boughton, into a community centre, with ass…
Herne Bay boss Steve Lovell believes new signing Scott Heard was sold on his vision for the club as midfielder makes debut in 3-0 victory at Lancing
Herne Bay manager Steve Lovell believes new midfielder Scott Heard was sold on his vision for the club. Heard left Isthmian Premier outfit Folkestone in search of regular first-team football last week, having enjoyed nine years at Cheriton Road across …