A hair salon is set for a pamper session in aid of a much-loved charity. Lydia Clare Hairdressing, on Lincoln Road, will host a pamper evening from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on March 21, to raise money for Beaumond House. Lydia Mason and the team of five stylis…
Rainham brothers invest millions into Sheppey Eden Leisure Park in Eastchurch
Two brothers have spent millions on a holiday park to introduce “more jobs” and a “higher standard” to a deprived tourist destination. John and Bernard Saunders purchased the Eden Leisure Park for £3 million and are in the process of investing another …
Nicci Hindson and border collie Elsa, of Newark, win Crufts Heelwork to Music competition
A border collie and her owner have racked up a sixth Crufts win, taking the top place in Heelwork to Music. Seven-year-old Elsa and proud owner Nicci Hindson, of Newark, came first in the prestigious Heelwork to Music competition, overtaking nine other…
Benefit cheat Amber Marshall from Gillingham had inherited almost £400,000
A mum of three who cheated benefits after receiving a “surprise” inheritance of almost £400,000 has been spared jail. Amber Marshall was said to have ended up with the windfall in October 2021 following her estranged father’s “unexpected” death and a s…
Fed-up residents call for road repairs in West Hougham, near Dover, after cars damaged
Frustrated villagers and their relatives have been left nervous to drive on flooded and pothole-strewn roads. Cars have been damaged due to the conditions in West Hougham, near Dover, with a delivery driver getting stuck and one Mercedes owner having h…
Jamie Carragher accuses Liverpool star of playing in ‘slow motion’ during Man Utd defeat
By Scott Trotter Jamie Carragher had a brutal assessment of Cody Gakpo’s performance in Liverpool’s FA Cup loss to Manchester United saying he ‘plays likes the game is in slow motion’. The Dutch forward was introduced in place of Mo Salah after 77 minu…
Lambing season: where to see newborn lambs in Kent in 2024
Is there a sweeter sign of spring than newborn lambs frolicking in the fields? If you want to go one step further and meet these lovable baby animals, here are eight spots in Kent where you can coo over them in the coming weeks… Broadlees Farm, near Do…
Businesses surrounding new B & M in former Wilko at Rainham Shopping Centre bringing more footfall
Additional reporting by Elli Hodgson Traders have welcomed the arrival of a town’s new B&M which has brought much-needed footfall to a shop precinct previously dubbed a “ghost town”. The popular discount brand opened its new branch at Rainham Shopping …
The dogs, cats, rabbits and ferret in Kent looking for their forever home, at RSPCA Leybourne
For most people, a household pet becomes more than just an animal – they become family. But not all placements have a happy ending. At the RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, there are currently 20 cats, 16 rabbits, 5 dogs and 1 ferret, without a loving pla…
Southwell Town Council increase charges for room hire, equipment hire and photocopying
The cost of equipment hire, photocopying and room hire has been increased by a council. Southwell Town Council’s Town Environment Committee agreed the rise in costs, citing increased costs in maintenance and heating. Peter Brooker said: “We do have to …