Ernie Batten says there’s added spice as Sheppey meet two significant figures in the club’s recent history over the Bank Holiday weekend. On Saturday, the Ites host Sevenoaks, who are managed by Batten’s former No.2 Marcel Nimani. Then, on Monday, they…
Kent captain Daniel Bell-Drummond urges players to focus on basics as they aim to kick-start this season’s County Championship Division 1 survival bid with away game against Worcestershire
Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond has urged Kent’s players to focus on doing the basics as they aim to kick-start their County Championship survival bid. Division 1 basement boys Kent will return to red-ball action at fellow strugglers Worcestershire from t…
Framlingham inventor in final of £1.2 million moon base UK Space Agency competition
An inventor for an award-winning design company has become a finalist in a £1.2 million competition which could help put people permanently on the Moon. Dr Andrew McCulloch, who is also a director for Minima Design in Framlingham, has become one of 10 …
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner says squad’s team spirit will only get better after perfect start to League 2 season
Gillingham boss Mark Bonner insists his squad’s team spirit will only grow from here. The Gills made it back-to-back wins at Morecambe in League 2 on Saturday with Bonner making a great start to life in the hotseat at Priestfield. With injuries hitting…
Folkestone Invicta skipper Ian Gayle content to see result of abandoned Isthmian Premier game stand at 3-3 after two-goal display; Defender to miss out on chance to play against brother Denzel Gayle
Captain Ian Gayle has been left with a unique dilemma after Folkestone’s game was abandoned last weekend. The Isthmian Premier fixture at Wingate & Finchley was cut short in the 88th minute after a collision between Invicta forward Tom Derry and home k…
Newark and Sherwood District Council expect new Labour Government to honour Conservative’s commitment to providing share of £3million Internal Drainage Board funding
A £3million commitment to supporting councils’ rising internal drainage board (IDB) costs has yet to be distributed by the Government. The commitment was made by the former secretary of state for the department for levelling up, housing and communities…
Network Rail unveils the worst railway trespassers in the Eastern region
Animals trespassed on the region’s railways almost 500 times in a year — and deer are the worst offenders, behind humans. New figures released by Network Rail reveal that animals trespassed 492 times in the Eastern region in the 12 months to March 31, …
Maidstone United manager George Elokobi to stop players going over to supporters at full-time | Those who snubbed his team after Hampton & Richmond stalemate ‘aren’t true fans’
George Elokobi says he will stop his Maidstone players going over to the fans at full-time after disrespect from the terraces. Elokobi was unhappy with the reaction of a section of home supporters following the goalless draw with Hampton & Richmond in …
Dover Athletic boss Jake Leberl warns Harrison Pont to learn quickly as summer signing starts suspension after being red-carded in 3-2 Isthmian Premier derby defeat to Folkestone Invicta
Dover manager Jake Leberl has warned Harrison Pont he is going to have to learn quickly from his derby dismissal. Pont is set to start a three-game ban when Whites host newly-promoted Chichester this Saturday after he was sent off in last Tuesday’s thr…
Brogdale Cider Festival returns to Faversham with locally-produced cider, live music and craft activities
A drinks festival with more than 40 different ciders is raising a glass over the bank holiday weekend. You just can’t beat a cold pint in the sun when a bank holiday rolls around and, for those who like a fruity drink in the summer, the Brogdale Cider …