The rebranding of one of Canterbury’s most historic areas as “the West End” has divided opinion – with some baffled by the association with its glitzy London namesake. The marketing strategy for St Dunstan’s, which has been placed in a new business qua…
Mum admits actual bodily harm after tattooing underage daughter
A mum who gave her young daughter a tattoo against her will was told by a judge she “should have known better”. In what was described as an “unusual” offence of assault causing actual bodily harm, Maidstone Crown Court heard the woman and her partner w…
Motorists find letters under their wipers telling them not to park near Platt Primary School
Where are we supposed to park? That is the question being asked by residents of Whatcote Cottages on London Road, Platt, after being ticked off by the local primary school head teacher who has been leaving notes under their windscreen wipers. There is …
Julian Clary’s Western-themed stand-up tour, A Fistful of Clary, is coming to the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells
Comedian Julian Clary and his new show, which is set in the “macho world of the Western”, are coming to two Kent venues. The stand-up tour, A Fistful of Clary, is heading out on the road for 45 dates, including nights in Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury….
Swale’s new Suez bin collection chaos continues as Faversham residents fume over rubbish piling up
Fed-up residents feel “forgotten” as rubbish piles up in their street amid continuing problems with a new bin collection service. People living in the Nelson Street area of Faversham fear rats could soon be feasting on the waste left out in the road. I…
Peaches Geldof: The tragic end of the model, journalist and TV star who died 10 years ago
In her final hours – exactly 10 years ago – Peaches Geldof had, to the outside world at least, found herself in a happy place. Her career as a journalist, model, TV star and regular favourite of the tabloids had ensured her profile was high and her wor…
Ebbsfleet United manager Danny Searle reacts to 2-1 win against AFC Fylde in National League
Ebbsfleet boss Danny Searle admitted he had mixed emotions despite taking another huge step towards safety on Saturday. The Fleet beat AFC Fylde 2-1 to move to within four points of safety in the National League. But Searle felt his team performed bett…
BBC Two’s flagship book show Between The Covers on stage at Nottingham Playhouse
For the first time ever the nation’s favourite TV book club is taking to the road for a live version of the series that brings books to life. BBC Two’s popular series will be on tour as Between The Covers Live — and will be at Nottingham Playhouse on J…
‘In your face’ optician sign plans for Pinders Opticians in Southwell labelled ‘like an eye test’
Plans for new signs at an opticians have been met with opposition – with critics saying they are so “in your face” that eye tests could be held on the street. The plans, for Pinders Opticians on Queen Street, were discussed by Southwell Town Council at…
‘It takes you out of everyday life’: Roy Goodwin celebrates 50 years with the Harleston Players
A fourth generation farmer is celebrating 50 years of acting with the Harleston Players as he prepares for its latest production. Roy Goodwin, of N A Goodwin and Son at Syleham Hall, will play Jock Anderson, a salt-of-the-earth sidekick in the group’s …