As the end of the season fast approaches, football managers across the district were approached to give feedback on their seasons so far. Newark and Sherwood United have had a season that has not met the expectations of their fans or owners. Assistant …
Newark Town Council objects to plans for 15 Gypsy and Traveller pitches at former Belvoir Ironworks on Bowbridge Lane, Newark
A council has objected to plans to provide 15 Gypsy and Traveller pitches at an industrial site. Newark and Sherwood District Council put forward plans for the family pitches at the former Belvoir Ironworks on Bowbridge Lane, Newark. The application ha…
Hertfordshire County Council launches consultation on parking crackdown in Sawbridgeworth town centre
Shopkeepers have blasted a proposal to bring in a 24-hour parking ban in parts of Sawbridgeworth town centre, with one predicting it will annihilate trade. Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has launched a consultation for three areas in the town with …
10 Kent pubs and venues celebrating St Patrick’s Day in 2024
Pour yourself a pint of Guinness and get ready for a weekend of shamrock shenanigans this St Patrick’s Day. The traditional Irish celebration has found its way to Kent, with plenty of pubs and venues all over the county throwing a St Paddy’s Day party….
Tonbridge AC middle-distance runner James West, from Thanet originally, eyes 5,000m qualifying time for Paris 2024 Olympic Games after retaining 3,000m UK Athletics Indoor Championships crown
James West insists he is good enough to qualify for this summer’s Olympic Games – after a strong start to a vital year. Tonbridge AC middle-distance runner West, originally from Thanet, retained his 3,000m UK Athletics Indoor Championships title last m…
Folkestone man was so drunk he got in driver’s seat of police car
A man was so drunk that when police arrived to deal with him he got in the driver’s seat of their patrol car. Ryan McLaughlin’s rowdy behaviour was disturbing residents in Ingles Road, Folkestone, who called 999. A court heard that when officers arrive…
Academy Awards 2024: Does Cillian Murphy (paid £8m for Oppenheimer) really need free holidays to St Barts courtesy of the Oscars’ goody bag?
Brace yourselves everyone – it’s the Oscars on Sunday night which will make for some excruciating viewing for those of us who tune into breakfast news channels on Monday. There are many terrible things about the Academy Awards (dull, over-earnest and, …
Chatham Town Women meet MK Dons this Sunday after their respective managers Keith Boanas and Charlie Bill helped England Colleges FA to international success in Italy
Chatham Town Women’s boss Keith Boanas enjoyed international success alongside the MK Dons manager last week – but they go head-to-head this Sunday. Boanas led the England Colleges FA to success at the annual tournament in Italy, bringing home the trop…
We tried stunning countryside walk from Canterbury Cathedral to Whitstable seafront along Crab and Winkle Way
The cobbles of the Buttermarket are slick with rain when I arrive outside Canterbury Cathedral, ready to begin my walk to Whitstable on the wonderfully-named Crab and Winkle Way. Apparently it has been the warmest February on record, but it has also fe…
Residents of Peters Village in Wouldham join forces to fight ‘extortionate’ Orbit Homes service charges
Residents living on a new-build estate have combined forces to fight “extortionate” service charges they say are pricing them out of their homes. Homeowners based at Peters Village, near Wouldham, claim their “management” fees have more than doubled ov…