Former Margate manager Reece Prestedge is back in football as Sittingbourne’s new assistant. Prestedge had been out of the game since he was sacked by Gate in early December but will link up with Brickies boss Ryan Maxwell as the Woodstock club target …
Babies exposed to pollution risk mental health issues later in life
Air pollution and excessive noise could leave babies vulnerable to mental health struggles when they hit their teenage years, new research has shown. Researchers led by Joanne Newbury of the University of Bristol found “early-life air and noise polluti…
Kent Police vehicle involved in collision along A2, London Road, in Teynham near Sittingbourne
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a police car crashed during a blue light response. Investigators are appealing for information following the collision which happened in Teynham, near Sittingbourne. A police spokesperson said…
T-Mobile US buying USM’s wireless operations for around $4.4 billion
Telecom provider T-Mobile US on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire United States Cellular Corporation’s wireless operations and approximately 30% of its spectrum assets, for about $4.4 billion including cash and up to $2 billion of debts. T-Mobile s…
Ozengell Grange in Ramsgate up for auction
A large house dating back more than 300 years is going under the hammer. Ozengell Grange in Haine Road in Ramsgate will be auctioned on June 12 with a guide price of £600,000. It has been owned by the same family for several years, but requires some re…
Erneute Leihe: Timo Werner vor Verbleib bei Tottenham
Stürmer Timo Werner bleibt wohl bei Tottenham Hotspur. Der Club aus der englischen Premier League und Werners Stammverein RB Leipzig verhandeln derzeit über eine Verlängerung der Leihe. Dies berichtet Transfer-Experte Fabrizio Romano. Demnach soll der …
German court says some Nike designs too similar to Adidas
US sporting goods maker Nike may no longer sell some sports trousers in Germany that feature three stripes after a judge found these are too similar to the designs of rival Adidas, in a court decision on Tuesday. The Dusseldorf Higher Regional Court ma…
DFB pledges return to traditional captain armband at Euros
Germany captain Ilkay Gündogan’s armband will be in the national colours in the tune-up games and the official one provided by UEFA at Euro 2024 after big debates on the issue at past events. The national federation DFB made the announcement on Tuesday…
Meopham mum overjoyed after Blue Badge petition reaches more than 10,000 signatures
A mum says it is “heartwarming” to have received more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge. Sarah Johnson, from Meopham, made a plea on social media after the general election announcement scuppered her pla…
Pope Francis apologizes for anti-gay slur at closed meeting
Pope Francis apologized on Tuesday after being quoted in Italian media making an anti-gay slur at a closed-door meeting last week. A statement issued by the Vatican did not directly confirm the use of the specific word at the meeting with the Italian b…