The Paris 2024 Olympics has so far been mired in controversy after controversy leading watchers across the world to shun, switch off or vent over the decisions made by event officials. Going back to the opening ceremony, event organisers were forced to…
Kent Life, near Maidstone, to throw Dinosaur Week during summer holidays
Come face-to-face with a terrifying T-rex and dig for dino bones at one of Kent’s top family attractions. For one week, Kent Life, the outdoor farmyard and agricultural museum near Maidstone, will be taken over by prehistoric creatures and fearless fos…
Gillingham boss Mark Bonner could add more attacking options following signings of Marcus Wyllie, Jacob Wakeling and Elliott Nevitt
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner hasn’t ruled out further attacking additions. Striker Jacob Wakeling made his first appearance for the Gills on Saturday at Woking while recently signed Marcus Wyllie is settling into full-time football after moving from …
Tonbridge videographer Wallflower Weddings slammed by Kent brides after several no shows on big day
A videographer has hit back after several couples were let down on their wedding day just hours before they headed down the aisle. Sarah Stanton, the woman behind Wallflower Weddings based in Tonbridge, claims she was pushed to the point of suicide ove…
Dover farmer issues plea to dog walkers after sheep killed in vicious attack
A furious farmer is pleading with dog walkers to keep their pets under control after a sheep was killed in a vicious attack. Robin Bates, of Wolverton Farm near Dover, says those using a footpath on the edge of his field “must show more respect”. The 2…
Frontrunners Minster beat Hayes in top-of-the-table Kent Cricket League Premier Division game; St Lawrence & Highland Court, Bexley, Blackheath and Lordswood victorious
Frontrunners Minster cruised past Hayes in their top-of-the-table Kent League Premier Division game and moved another step closer to winning the title on Saturday. Captain Kai Appleby with a swash-buckling 101 from 50 balls, supported by Aron Nijjar (6…
St John Ambulance appeal for youth leader volunteers in Nottinghamshire to help guide next generation of first aiders through cadets
The leading first aid charity in the country, St John Ambulance is looking for volunteers to guide the next generation of first aiders. Across Nottinghamshire there are currently a number of vacancies for youth leaders and helpers, who work with Cadets…
Ashford dad who crashed Mini Countryman Cooper after birthday drinks at pub told police: ‘I’m a complete idiot’
A drunk dad-of-two who had been out celebrating his birthday drove home from the pub and crashed into a parked car. Stefan Ratcliffe, from Ashford, told police at the scene he had been a “complete idiot”, a court heard. He had been downing drinks as he…
Lorry park at Junction 8 M20 services near Maidstone could almost double in size, new plans reveal
A motorway lorry park which is at “critical levels” of capacity is set to double in size. The Roadchef services, along the M20 near Maidstone and Hollingbourne, currently have a site which holds 55 lorries. If plans submitted to the local authority are…
Staff and parents at children’s centres in Margate and Sheerness urge Kent County Council not to cut funding
Children’s centres in two of the county’s most deprived areas face an uncertain future as Kent County Council strives to find savings of £100 million over the next two years. But the potential loss of the Family Hubs at Millmead at Margate and Seashell…