Nearly 40 police officers sustained injuries at the scene of violent disorder in Southport on Tuesday evening. Merseyside Police said eight officers suffered serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, a suspected broken nose, and a concussion. …
West Highland terrier ‘away with the fairies’ after eating cannabis on Sheerness Beach
A dog owner is warning others to be wary after his pet ate cannabis during a walk along a beach. Stephen Davidson was hit with a hefty vet’s bill after his West Highland white terrier swallowed the drug in Sheerness on Saturday. The 59-year-old told ho…
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway needs £30 million over 10 years to upgrade facilities
A popular attraction needs to raise £30m over the next decade to keep facilities up to scratch – but insists it is not in danger of closing. Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (RH&DR) – which has one-third full-size steam and diesel locomotives – was …
Mercury Prize nominees Cat Burns, Corinne Bailey Rae and Ghetts to perform at More Life Pass the Mic concert at The O2 in London
Three of this year’s Mercury Prize nominees will perform together at a huge charity gig this autumn. Cat Burns, Corinne Bailey Rae and Ghetts, all of whom have recently been nominated for Album of the Year, are set to appear at More Life: Pass the Mic …
More than 900 racist incidents reported in schools in Kent
More than 900 racist incidents were reported by schools in Kent in 2022-23, according to figures pointing to a significant year-on-year jump. Data provided by schools show an alarming rise in racial incidents at both secondary and primary schools, with…
Ashford United’s pre-season match at Walthamstow was played on a pitch outside the stadium – Danny Kedwell’s side are in FA Cup action on Saturday at home to Egham Town
Ashford United’s final pre-season outing didn’t go as planned – but manager Danny Kedwell still feels nicely prepared for their opening fixture. Kedwell had been hoping to play Walthamstow on their home grass pitch last weekend but the stadium was alre…
A Wallaby has been spotted in Calverton and Oxton in Nottinghamshire
A wallaby, native to Australia and the island of New Guinea, was seen by members of the public around Calverton and Oxton last week. The small marsupial has been spotted by a greenkeeper at the Oakmere Golf Club and one of its members near the 12th tee…
Maidstone’s Ben Jelf goes in search of 17th British title at CPA British Sprint Championship in Stewartby, Bedford
Ben Jelf will go in search of his 17th British title at the CPA British Sprint Championship in Stewartby, Bedford, this weekend. Maidstone’s Jelf, who’s currently competing in the UIM F1H2O World Championship, will not be back in action until the champ…
West Berkshire told to build 3,000 homes by planning inspector
West Berkshire has been given a double whammy on how many houses it has to build. Last night (Wednesday), the Planning Inspector responsible for reviewing the Local Plan for West Berkshire sided with the previous Tory administration – and told the coun…
Former mayor of Sawbridgeworth donates silent soldier silhouette ‘Tommy’ to High Wych
Villagers have their own permanent reminder of the sacrifice the armed forces made when Europe was freed from the Nazis thanks to a generous donation. Former Sawbridgeworth councillor and mayor Derek Filler presented a ‘Tommy’ – a silent soldier silhou…