Month: March 2024

Boss Ady Pennock is urging Dartford supporters to turn up in their numbers for the derby against Maidstone. Pennock has had a tough start to his time in charge of the Darts, losing 2-0 at Braintree on Tuesday night as newly-signed striker Jordan Greeni…

Harry Wheeler has spoken about his time as Maidstone manager – more than five years after leaving the club. Wheeler lasted less than four months as Stones boss after succeeding Jay Saunders at the Gallagher Stadium. He reflected on his short reign afte…

Two businesses will be joining forces to bring a culinary experience to diners. The award-winning Ashiana restaurant will be holding a Taste of India evening at the Willow Tree Pub in Barnby in the WIllows. The event will take place on Wednesday, March…

It was an evening of cheer and camaraderie as dozens came together to raise thousands for charity during the The Big Newark Sleep Out. Over 90 people took part in the event, committing to sleeping out under the stars in solidarity with those living on …

A well-known, long-standing town centre trader with a reputation for customer care has died. Barry Hazard, who ran George Robinson Shoe Repairs in Newark, died on March 4, following a fight against a cancer diagnosis in 2021. “ Well known to so many fo…

By Will Cooling Objections to ripping down an art deco cinema in Birmingham are understandable, but if we want our cities to have vibrant art scenes, we need strong economies to support them, says Will Cooling It’s easy to forget that the most importan…

By City A.M. Comment Desk Offender: Deck Every one of us has been an email chain which is borderline unintelligible for the amount of corporate lingo thrown in there. At City A.M., we’re taking a stand and calling out the worst jargon which travels aro…

Thieves who smashed their way into a car parked on the Stortford Fields estate made off with just £3 cash from inside. The vehicle, which was parked in Clark Street, was broken into sometime between 5pm on Friday and 3.45pm on Saturday (March 8-9). Her…

By Niamh Kirk Ordering a pizza can be a real treat, and while you wolf down the slices, you’ve probably never spared a thought on why they come in a square box rather than a round one. You’d be forgiven for assuming that it would make sense for the box…

Enjoy a totally wild day out with your family with this fantastic prize. We’re giving one lucky winner a chance to spend the day at one of Kent’s biggest wildlife parks, including an exciting animal encounter with your choice of roar-some species. Howl…