A town’s D-Day commemoration has been portrayed in paint by a artist with a long-time connection to painting the armed forces. Artist, author and tutor, Tim O’Brien created a Plein-Air oil painting at yesterday’s (June 6) D-Day 80th annniversary commem…
Inside the fight to save Britain’s ‘ugly’ phone booths
By Lucy Kenningham A campaign to save Britain’s ugliest phone booths highlights the subjectivity of beauty, writes Lucy Kenningham Ugliness is subjective. In 1986, the architectural maestros at the Twentieth Century Society slammed the new design of th…
E-scooters seized during police crackdown in Dartford High Street
Ten e-scooters have been seized from a town centre after their use was restricted at the start of the year. Police were deployed in Dartford High Street to inform residents about the updated Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the town last week. T…
How Love Ends: My ex said ‘Today feels like Christmas’ when I broke up with him
This is a heartbreaking story of love, lies, and a life lesson learned. In romance and relationships, the only constant is change, and the harsh reality is not all love stories are destined for a happy ending. Some take unexpected turns and teach us di…
Casteels named Belgium number one goalkeeper for Euro 2024
Koen Casteels will be Belgium’s first choice goalkeeper at Euro 2024, coach Domenico Tedesco announced on Friday. Tedesco told reporters that only little things made the difference to pick the 31-year-old Wolfsburg player Casteels over Matz Sels and Th…
Former Dartford Labour general election candidate Sacha Gosine says ‘he no longer feels safe’ in party and quits to join the Greens
A former Labour general election candidate has quit the party and joined the Greens, saying “he no longer feels safe” within its ranks. Sacha Gosine led the Labour group in opposition on Dartford council for three years and was the party’s candidate in…
Firefighters called to fire at Sea Master fish and chip shop in Broadstairs
A chip pan fire at a fish and chip shop forced firefighters to come to the rescue. One person required emergency medical attention following the blaze at Sea Master in Broadstairs just after midday today. Two fire engines attended the business in Albio…
Transfer: Greenwood agrees to join new club from Man Utd
Juventus are progressing in their pursuit of Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, with the player expressing his eagerness to join the Serie A giants during the summer transfer window. Greenwood, who will soon return to Man United after an impres…
Five hunters arrested for torturing teenager to death over N20,000
Five hunters have been arrested in connection with the killing of a 14-year-old teenager in Maiha local government area of Adamawa State. The suspects were alleged to have tortured the victim on suspicion that he stole N20,000. A statement from the sta…
Celtic and the Stuart Armstrong option as midfielder becomes free agent – opinion
The summer always generates plenty of interest among Celtic supporters regarding potential additions at Parkhead. With the window only a week away from officially opening for business, transfer speculation is already rife as Brendan Rodgers looks to ad…