In its weekly voxpop, the Advertiser found out people’s opinions on the renationalisation of railway services. The King’s Speech at the state opening of parliament on Wednesday (July 17) set out the newly-elected Labour government’s top priorities, inc…
Sudbury town councillor Jan Osborne files complaint over Market Hill plans
A former Sudbury mayor says the divisive circumstances that led to a town centre pilot scheme being scrapped must first be resolved, if parties are to work together on a way forward. Town councillor Jan Osborne has submitted a complaint with the Local …
Ashford United prospective owner Lloyd Hume describes manager Danny Kedwell as the perfect fit | Nuts & Bolts boss gearing up for two games in as many days
Prospective owner Lloyd Hume has praised Danny Kedwell’s impact as Ashford manager. Kedwell was named as Kevin Watson’s successor at Homelands in May. The former Gillingham striker has made a number of impressive signings, with a blend of youth and exp…
The 2024 Kent FA Grassroots Workforce Awards held at Gillingham’s Priestfield Stadium
The winners of the Kent FA Grassroots Workforce Awards have been announced. A celebration of the individuals who make a difference to the county game took place at Gillingham’s Priestfield Stadium last Thursday evening. Darryl Haden, chief executive of…
Sawbridgeworth Town Twinning Association members and guests enjoy summer garden party on Bastille Day
Town twinning association members were joined by Sawbridgeworth Mayor Reece Smith in singing La Marseillaise to mark Bastille Day at a summer bring-and-share garden party on Sunday (July 14). Hosts Helen and Paul Avontuur welcomed 40 members and guests…
Kent Politics Podcast: Weald of Kent MP Katie Lam on where the Tories went wrong in the general election
In this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss a planning refusal which is going to cost a council, big plans for Medway and how justice in Kent is not being done. Our special guest is new Tory MP Katie Lam who represents the…
Ashford residents say constant roadworks are plaguing the town with gridlock and closures on Simone Weil Avenue, Newtown Road, A251 and more
Motorists in one Kent town are facing a summer of misery thanks to what feels like an avalanche of roadworks. Frustrated Ashford residents say the area is clogged up with diversions and shuttered roads, and their journeys are now taking three times lon…
Scott Porter’s summer transfer business has Lydd Town looking good for the new Southern Counties East season
Manager Scott Porter has things as he wants them after a busy summer at Lydd Town. Porter is looking forward to his first full season in charge at the Lindsey Field, boosted by a number of new arrivals. Prolific striker Ryan Philpott is among the recru…
Gillingham fans can pre-order new book Home of the Shouting Men 2 described by author Andy Bradley as the most comprehensive book to ever be published on the club
Gillingham’s past 30 years have been chronicled in a new book titled Home of the Shouting Men 2. Main author and editor Andy Bradley has put together the 408-page book over three decades after writing the first one alongside Roger Triggs. The old versi…
Faversham Town manager Tommy Warrilow says it’s ridiculous how quickly the start of league campaign has come ahead of pre-season-ending friendly with Faversham Strike Force
Manager Tommy Warrilow admits it’s ridiculous how quickly the start of Faversham’s league campaign has come around. Warrilow’s Lilywhites finish their run of warm-up fixtures against ground tenants Faversham Strike Force on Saturday before they begin t…