If you’ve already ticked attractions like the London Eye and Westminster Abbey off your bucket list, you might be wondering what’s left to do in the capital city. We’ve got some great out-of-the-box ideas for days out in London this summer, whether it’…
Ben Smith returns to Ramsgate as interim manager a month after standing down as boss | Successor Tony Russell lasted just 25 days
The managerial saga at Ramsgate has taken another twist – with Ben Smith back as interim boss. Smith left by mutual consent last month just a matter of weeks after he’d been confirmed as manager for the 2024/25 season. He was swiftly replaced by Tony R…
New Dover Athletic coach Paul Barnes on his new role at Crabble as Whites start pre-season with wins against Sevenoaks Town and Margate
New Dover coach Paul Barnes is excited to work with “clubman” Jake Leberl. Ex-Margate, Ashford United and Welling United man Barnes, also formerly at the helm at Dulwich, Corinthian-Casuals and Hastings, arrives ahead of Whites’ new Isthmian Premier ca…
Leigh Academies Trust in Strood under fire over plans to rename Eastcote Primary Academy
Angry and frustrated parents have accused one of Kent’s biggest academy trusts of attempts to erase their community’s heritage and history over plans to give their close-knit primary school a new name. Leigh Academies Trust, based in Strood runs primar…
Neighbours in Highfield Road, Willesborough, frustrated by school-run parking and driving
Frustrated neighbours say “rude and lazy” school-run parents are making their lives hell by parking and driving recklessly. Residents in Highfield Road, Ashford, say vehicles are regularly left on double-yellow lines, across dropped kerbs and even on d…
Husband joins wife at Carters of Suffolk as teapot business looks to go global
An artisan teapot pottery company has welcomed a new member staff, as it seeks a global reach. John Baldry has joined Carters of Suffolk as business development consultant. It follows 45 years working for the BT Group, where he held positions including…
Ebbsfleet United manager Danny Searle happy to play waiting game so he can get best possible recruits for places that remain in his squad
Ebbsfleet manager Danny Searle won’t be rushed into completing his squad before the start of the season. The Fleet have signed five new faces and kept 13 of the squad that retained their National League status last season. Searle has already stated he …
Opinion: Should we challenge racist and outdated attitudes of older generations, asks Secret Thinker
Does our respect for older people’s values make us less likely to call out racist and other socially unacceptable behaviour? I was approached by a representative of Age Concern and asked to take on a few odd jobs for old folks who, sadly for them, aren…
What new Labour government could mean for huge housing projects planned on Kent’s green belt and onshore wind farms
Within only days of being elected, Labour’s new Chancellor Rachel Reeves has stated the “urgent” need for planning reform and for new homes on ‘grey belt’ land, as well as more onshore wind farms. With so much green belt land in Kent, reporter Dan Esso…
Willow Farm CIC in Fulbeck launches new Lego group to help people’s mental health
A new Lego group is being built to help people with their mental health and wellbeing. Willow Farm CIC, based in Fulbeck, has started an adults-only Lego group, offering people a space to meet others and build Lego models. Still in its infancy, the gro…