A tree planted a quarter of a century ago as a tribute to people killed at work or who have died of work-related diseases has been suddenly chopped down. The commemorative mulberry tree in Rochester Castle Gardens was erected by the Medway local govern…
Dartford manager Ady Pennock honoured to host Charlton Athletic XI once again in first pre-season friendly
Boss Ady Pennock is honoured to be hosting a Charlton side for Dartford’s first pre-season friendly on Saturday. The League 1 club have travelled to Princes Park ahead of the previous three campaigns. And they will return once more, led by Nathan Jones…
Maidstone United summer signing Ben Brookes speaks about life at the Gallagher Stadium
Summer signing Ben Brookes is already feeling the benefits of his move to Maidstone. Left-back Brookes, 23, has hit the ground running after joining from fellow National League South side Chelmsford. He bought into manager George Elokobi’s off-season f…
The big-name shops, restaurants and attractions coming to your Kent town
From luxury hotels to famous brands, exciting new arrivals are on the way across Kent over the coming years. Here we set out some of the big names looking to invest near you… Tunbridge Wells A luxury hotel company is planning to launch its second Kent …
Dave Masters wary of threat posed by Darren Stevens when Minster visit Kent League title rivals St Lawrence & Highland Court
Captain Dave Masters knows former county colleague Darren Stevens is the dangerman when Minster visit Kent League Premier Division title rivals St Lawrence & Highland Court. The sides meet in a big game on Saturday with Masters’ league leaders 23 point…
‘Dine and dash’ builder jailed after targeting The Royal Hotel in Deal – days after ‘identical’ offence at Don Vincenzo in Rochester
A builder who enjoyed a boozy 10-hour drinking session and fish and chips before trying to flee a hotel without paying his bill has been jailed. Would-be ‘dine and dasher’ Anthony Lamont attempted to run off without settling his £95 tab after knocking …
Eat My Words: We review The Inn on the Lake’s new doggy afternoon tea in Gravesend
As soon as I heard a hotel only five minutes away from my house had a new, doggy afternoon tea I just knew I had to treat my dog to one. The Inn on the Lake, in Shorne, near Gravesend, launched the quirky idea in May after noticing customers were bring…
Kezdődnek a negyeddöntők a Copán; három magyar is pályára lép Wimbledonban – csütörtöki sportműsor
LABDARÚGÁS Copa América, Egyesült Államok Negyeddöntő, Houston péntek, 3.00: Argentína–Ecuador (Tv: Arena4) NB I-es csapatok felkészülési mérkőzése 16.30: Diósgyőr–Universitatea Cluj (román) 17.30: Paks–Bohemians Praha (cseh) BASEBALL MLB 22.00: Oaklan…
Kent’s summer gardens opening to the public this July
The bees are buzzing, the sun is shining and Kent’s glorious gardens are out in full bloom. Enjoy the scent of fresh flowers as you stroll through peaceful meadows and formal lawns with these six standout summer gardens… BOUGHTON MONCHELSEA PLACE, near…
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner grateful he can tap into knowledge of club’s director of football Kenny Jackett and head of recruitment Andy Hessenthaler – should he need to
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner is relishing the challenge coming from within the club. The target this season is clear and Bonner will have the experienced figure of Kenny Jackett looking on. Jackett, the club’s director of football, and head of recrui…