Endeavour Mining Plc and Lilium Mining have resolved their legal dispute over the sale of two gold mines in Africa, agreeing to transfer the assets to the Burkina Faso government. Endeavour Mining and Lilium Mining have resolved legal dispute over gold…
POLL OF THE DAY: Should foreign criminals currently serving time in UK jails be deported? – VOTE NOW
Male prisons are running out of space as just 100 spaces are left, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed. The prison system is already in the midst of an overcrowding crisis, not least after the activation of Operation Early Dawn, where defendants in a…
Teacher hit with £140 fine after registration problem with Euro Car Parks in Lullingstone Country Park, Eynsford
A teacher who paid £2.50 to park at a country park is being threatened with court action from debt collectors. Tom Green had a meeting at Lullingstone Country Park in Eynsford on February 15 to discuss a charity event for his school. When he tried to p…
Trump accepts rules for debate with Harris set for September 10
Former US President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Truth Social that he has “reached an agreement” to participate in debates with Vice President Kamala Harris, according to CNN. “The rules will be the same as the last CNN debate, w…
Opinion: ‘Far-right’ used to wear uniforms but now rioters wear slippers
Not so long ago, the ‘far-right’ were an easy group of people to identify. They didn’t even need to open their mouths, although they were invariably keen to do so. The far-right often wore uniforms, from the Nazis with their borderline fetish wear to t…
Nature Notes: Discovering ‘new’ territory from Tesco to Southern Country Park
Following a relaxed and peaceful weekend, I found time on Tuesday (August 20) for a short walk for my Nature Notes piece. After my bowel cancer operation, I am still not permitted to drive, so my wife Wendy dropped me off at Tesco with a view to walkin…
Cannabis user claimed she was ‘trying to avoid a large bird’ after being caught drug driving slowly along Halling High Street
A cannabis smoker spotted driving slowly along a village road claimed she was trying to avoid a large bird on the road after being pulled over by police for drug driving. Amy Gregory had been at the wheel of her black Skoda Octavia in Halling when offi…
Artist who was housekeeper for Elton John opens studio in Birchanger to showcase her quirky creations
An artist and dog walker is opening up her garden studio this weekend to showcase her work and the creations of other local artists. Papier mache dog sculptures, cards, pottery and gift ideas will be on show at Lin Watson’s studio at 30 Birchanger Lane…
Chatham Town Women host Hashtag United at the Bauvill Stadium in the National League Cup – Keith Boanas’ side lost to Actonians on Sunday
Chatham Town Women came back down to earth with a bump on Sunday. Keith Boanas’ side lost 1-0 against Actonians, just a week after their 5-1 opening-day win over AFC Sudbury. The manager was frustrated to see his side turn in a disappointing display. “…
Sheppey United beat Sevenoaks Town and Hythe Town over the weekend and host Hanwell Town in the FA Cup this Saturday
Sheppey United’s impressive start to the season continued with a Bank Holiday double – but the challenge is raised a notch this Saturday. A home win over Sevenoaks Town on Saturday was followed by a 4-0 thumping of Hythe Town two days later as the Ites…