The famous true story of The Lady In The Van will be retold by Robin Hood Theatre Company in their latest production this week. Alan Bennett’s story is staged at the Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, from Tuesday to Saturday, at 7.30pm plus a Saturday matin…
Ashford’s Henry Urand has eyes on Paralympics after making huge strides ahead of return to World Triathlon Para Series event in Swansea
Ashford triathlete Henry Urand believes he is a world away from the competitor who last raced at the World Triathlon Para Series in Swansea. When Urand, 21, lined up at the start in South Wales last year, he had just finished an intensive year as an in…
Domestic abuser from Herne Bay jailed after attacking ex-partner and turning up her home in Fox Street, Gillingham, in breach of court order
An abusive man who viciously kicked his ex partner while she lay on the floor wept in court as he was sent back to prison. Martiy Baxter turned up at his former girlfriend’s address in the middle of the night despite being banned from her home followin…
Residents at Victoria Point in Ashford hit out at ‘inefficient’ heat network ‘causing bills to rise’
People living in a new-build block of flats say its “inefficient” green energy system is making their bills much higher than they should be. The 200 apartments at Victoria Point in Ashford are on a communal heat network, with each individual home conne…
Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway near Sittingbourne ‘losing tens of thousands’ due to roadworks
The boss of a railway attraction says its finances are on a “knife edge” due to roadworks. The Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway has experienced a loss of revenue during water works in the area over the last four years. Bill Best has run the attracti…
Kent couple living with parents in Herne Bay go viral – but how hard is it to buy your first home?
When Bec and Sam Bartley posted a clip on social media playfully describing their life after having moved in with Bec’s parents on the Kent coast, they didn’t expect it to go viral. But more than 14 million views later, it is clear they struck a chord …
Kent Cricket League Premier Division leaders Minster, St Lawrence & Highland Court, Tunbridge Wells, Hayes and Blackheath victorious
It remained as you were at the top of the Kent League Premier Division on Saturday. Leaders Minster thumped Bickley Park by 174 runs at home. A Dan Stickels century led them on their way to 354-6 from 50 overs with 125 runs from 89 balls. He was suppor…
The Notebook: The Orwellian use of facial recognition
By Silkie Carlo Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, takes the pen to talk about the increasing use of CCTV surveillance, wasteful policing in Croydon and a weirdly wonderful production…
87th Broadstairs Dickens Festival to take place at seaside town this summer
While Medway residents love to claim Charles Dickens as their own, it’s not the only place that the novelist had a soft spot for in Kent. The seaside town of Broadstairs is where the writer spent many summers and his frequent visits prompted the town t…
“We’re in a strong position, but…”: Scotland skipper Berrington following win against Oman in T20 WC 2024
North Sound [Antigua and Barbuda], June 10 (ANI): Following the victory against Oman in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Scotland skipper Richie Berrington said that the side is in a strong position but wants to cherish this moment. An unbeaten half-century…