A drunken father-of-two racially abused a man and threatened and terrorised a barmaid after downing beers with his football team. Nathan Gould was out for a Christmas meal with his mates when he started to become rowdy. When a barmaid tried to call tim…
Opinion: Britain should follow the lead of other countries and legalise assisted dying, says Secret Thinker
Let’s hope the common sense currently being displayed by politicians on the Isle of Man and Jersey leads the way for the UK to follow suit and allow assisted dying. I’m old enough to remember That’s Life and some of the nonsense its main presenter Esth…
Flats plan for Cockleshell Walk car park in Sittingbourne town centre recommended for approval
Controversial plans to build flats on a town centre car park look set to be approved. Proposals to build 51 apartments at Cockleshell Walk in Sittingbourne, near the town’s Lidl, are to be decided upon this week. If approved, three blocks, the tallest …
Craig Stone seeking a new challenge after leaving Ramsgate with offers of playing, coaching and managing on the table
Craig Stone has left Ramsgate – but his desire to play in a successful team hasn’t changed. The 35-year-old defender was a virtual ever-present during his time with the Rams but missed out on a sixth career promotion after the team’s Isthmian South Eas…
All-rounder Rory Smith set to return for Sandwich Town ahead of Kent Cricket League Premier Division match at Minster and cup clash at Tunbridge Wells
A key player is set to return for Sandwich Town ahead of their weekend double header. All-rounder Rory Smith has missed the first two 2024 Kent League Premier Division matches,including last Saturday’s home loss to Blackheath. But he is expected to be …
Maidstone United sign midfielder Jordan Higgs from National South rivals Tonbridge Angels where he was player-of-the-year
Maidstone United’s new signing created chaos when he volleyed home a stoppage-time equaliser against them on Boxing Day. Jordan Higgs’ 94th-minute strike levelled the National South match in the festive derby at Longmead, with celebrations in front of …
Jacob Lambert finished as top scorer at Sheppey United and has been challenged by manager Ernie Batten to improve on that next season in the Isthmian South East
Jacob Lambert’s been challenged to have an even more successful season next time around at Sheppey United and he’s well up for it. Lambert has adapted well to life at a higher level and finished the 2023/24 Isthmian South East season as Sheppey’s top s…
Deal Town’s Aaron Millbank on potential of fellow forward Jamie Kennedy, leading the way in front of goal as the Hoops won the title and preparations for Isthmian League football
Aaron Millbank wouldn’t be surprised to see fellow Deal forward Jamie Kennedy make history for the club – provided he doesn’t move on. The teenager made a big impact in the first-team squad on their way to Southern Counties East Premier Division glory,…
Whitstable’s Sian Honnor backs Bowls’ Big Weekend’s drive to raise participation and says she has unfinished business with England if Commonwealth Games 2026 goes ahead
Sian Honnor is determined to add more Commonwealth medals to her collection – should the 2026 Games go ahead. She won women’s triples gold at Birmingham 2022 to seal her fourth Commonwealth Games medal and continue her record of medalling at every Game…
Minster table tennis star Ross Wilson set for final shot at reaching Paris Paralympics at World Qualification Tournament in Thailand
Three-time Paralympic Games table tennis medallist Ross Wilson will be hoping to secure a place in the British squad for Paris 2024 with a final qualifying opportunity this week. Wilson, from Minster, won bronze in the team events at London, Rio and To…