A grandmother believes people are being “conned” after being fined for using an unofficial parking bay. Diana McLintock says she is one of many to receive a £50 penalty in Yew Tree Road Car Park, Southborough, near Tunbridge Wells for using a space tha…
Roofer who threatened doorman at The Ashford Club with pool cue told by judge he can keep it
A drunk who threatened a doorman with a pool cue has been spared jail – and told by a judge he can keep his “highly dangerous” weapon. Rowdy roofer Sean MacLeod lashed out after being refused entry to The Ashford Club in the early hours of October 7 la…
Cross Keys pub in Oaten Hill Canterbury remains derelict – four years after sudden closure
A historic pub boarded up when the toilet floor collapsed remains an eyesore more than four years on. But the owners of the Cross Keys in Canterbury are continuing to pledge a full refurbishment, if bosses can only find a new operator to take on the le…
German Armed Forces will fall short of approximately 6 billion euros – Ministry of Defense
Germany’s Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, noted that next year the German Armed Forces may fall short by up to 6 billion euros. Germany faces the risk of not meeting the NATO quota for military expenditures at 2% of GDP, reports Bild. According to t…
Kaspa’s Desserts in former Wetherspoons building in Sittingbourne High Street receives one-star hygiene rating
Rat droppings and dead flies on chocolate flake containers have been uncovered at a popular dessert franchise. Kaspa’s in the former Wetherspoons building in Sittingbourne High Street has received a one-star hygiene rating. A routine inspection by the …
What ever happened to Little Chef? KentOnline revisits each and every location of the roadside diner
For nearly 60 years Little Chef was a familiar and friendly sight on Kent’s motorways and A-roads. The chain was founded in 1958 by Sam Alper who, inspired by American diners, created the roadside restaurants to cater for legions of travel-weary famili…
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust: Consumers urged to consider hidden peat in everyday purchases
Sadly, some people, me included, who choose not to buy peat composts may still be inadvertently buying peat-based products – because of the frequency with which it is used as a growing medium for item such as houseplants and bedding plants, leafy salad…
Jade Grierson comfortably defeats Spanish fighter Patricia Gonzalez on Scott Calow promoted card at Rushcliffe Arena, Nottinghamshire
Jade Grierson was on fire from start to finish on Saturday when she went head-to-head with her Spanish opponent Patricia Gonzalez in what was widely considered to be the best bout of the evening. The fight took place at Nottingham’s Rushcliffe Arena in…
Liverpool predicted XI for Man City clash after Jurgen Klopp handed fresh injury scare
By Daniel Orme Sunday afternoon’s showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City promises to be a huge game in the title race. The two sides head into the clash as bonafide title contenders, alongside Arsenal. Just a solitary point sees Jurgen Klopp’s …
Farmers’ unions to stage nationwide ‘Rail Roko’ protest today
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], March 10 (ANI): Seeking to intensify their ongoing protest over a raft of demands, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Sunday said the farmers’ unions will stage ‘Rail Roko’ protest across the country on Sunday. The call fo…