Two former Bishop’s Stortford schoolboys are closing the door on the one-size-fits-all approach at their new estate agents as they aim to become “pillars in the community”. Jack Willmott and fellow owner and director Adam Lake have opened Willmott & La…
This is what Chelsea’s starting XI could look like in 2024/25
By Ewan Murray Life is always interesting as a Chelsea supporter. Last season was an unmitigated disaster for the Blues, even if they managed to save face with a late surge up the Premier League table at the end of the campaign. Those in the boardroom …
Hull vs Newcastle: Preview, predictions and lineups
By Ewan Murray Newcastle United face Hull City in their second 2024/25 pre-season friendly this Saturday afternoon. The Magpies are yet to play in front of a crowd this summer, with their only outing to date coming behind closed doors against SpVgg Unt…
Taylor Swift fan from Newark selected to assist V&A on pop star
A Taylor Swift superfan has been selected from a pool of over a thousand applicants to assist the V&A on the pop star. India Meade, 28, who grew up in Lincolnshire and now splits her time between living in London and her family’s home in Newark, has be…
‘The town’s outclassed itself’: Why Whitstable’s high street has just one fish and chip shop left
For many people, a trip to the seaside is not complete without tucking into the quintessential British comfort meal – fish and chips. So why in the heart of arguably the most popular coastal destination in Kent is there just one chippy left? Reporter J…
Margaret Preedy Dance Studios on Tonbridge Road in Maidstone to close after 24 years as teacher retires
A dance teacher who taught thousands of students, including some that went onto Strictly Come Dancing, is closing her studio after nearly 24 years. Margaret Preedy, from Maidstone, has decided to sell her property in Tonbridge Road and retire to the is…
Sudbury air rifle enthusiast strives to serve hobby with new business DB Gunstocks
A lifelong enthusiasm for air rifle shooting has transformed into a new Sudbury business, aimed at serving those who share the hobby. DB Gunstocks is the latest addition to Stour Valley Business Centre, in Brundon Lane, focused on the market for legal-…
Derek Towe from Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Cricket Club to be England’s vice-captain at inaugural over-70s Cricket World Cup on home soil
By Kevin Redsull Betteshanger Colliery Welfare all-rounder Derek Towe has been named as England’s vice-captain for the inaugural Over-70s Cricket World Cup. Eighteen months ago, Towe, who lives in Eastry, played a key role as England Over-70s’ team reg…
Joe Biden plans to unveil Supreme Court reform ‘overhaul’ Monday: report
President Joe Biden reportedly plans to announce dramatic reforms of the Supreme Court on Monday, Politico reported Friday night. The move comes amid criticism of bias on the bench with justices like Thomas Clarence and Samuel Alito having received lav…
Joe Biden plans to unveil Supreme Court reform ‘overhaul’ Monday: report
President Joe Biden reportedly plans to announce dramatic reforms of the Supreme Court on Monday, Politico reported Friday night. The move comes amid criticism of bias on the bench with justices like Thomas Clarence and Samuel Alito having received lav…