Reform UK defied expectations at July’s general election by picking up five seats at Westminster and affecting the outcome of dozens of others. But how will that support manifest itself at the Kent County Council elections next May? Simon Finlay looks …
Fast-food worker’s ‘explosion of violence’ after row at Canterbury’s Club Chemistry nightclub
A fast-food worker unleashed an “explosion of violence” after a nightclub spat bubbled over onto the streets of Canterbury. Liam Jones, 27, had been at the city’s Club Chemistry before punching another reveller, George Allen, in the face, breaking his …
Father and daughter vow to make ‘unviable’ Monkton pub a success
A father and daughter who have never run a pub have vowed to revive a traditional inn previously branded “financially unviable”. Patrick McKenna and Jessica Pinder have taken over The New Stag near Ramsgate, formerly known as The Olive Tree at the Whit…
Last phase at 840-home Poppies development in Aylesford as developer looks to complete London Road/Hermitage Lane link road
Details have been released of the third and final phase of a major project to deliver 840 new homes. Housebuilder Developer Barratt David Wilson (BDW) has submitted a detailed planning application to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council for phase thir…
Folkestone Swimming Club vows to stay afloat following sudden closure of Folkestone Sports Centre
A swimming club with hundreds of members has vowed to stay afloat despite the sudden closure of its much-loved pool. Folkestone Swimming Club has been without a home since the end of July – 52 years after it was formed. It came after Folkestone Sports …
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner wants to see more consistency from defender Shad Ogie after improved display at Fleetwood Town
Gillingham defender Shad Ogie needs to produce better performances on a more consistent basis. That’s the verdict of Gills boss Mark Bonner after Ogie impressed in the goalless draw at Fleetwood in League 2 on Saturday. The former Leyton Orient defende…
Ebbsfleet United midfielder Jim Kellermann says squad confidence is low after poor National League start but knows best way to address that is with results ahead of journey to Braintree Town
Midfielder Jim Kellermann admits confidence is low among Ebbsfleet’s players – but knows the best way to improve that is by getting results. Danny Searle’s Fleet side are the early National League basement boys after four successive defeats, beaten 3-0…
Kent County Council shelving A249 project has turned Maidstone’s road into a “dogs dinner” says retired banker
A major town’s roads are now a “dog’s dinner” following the shelving of a key A249 project designed to ease congestion, it has been claimed. Resident Ian Stuart says the years-long saga of worsening traffic jams in Maidstone can only be fixed by a majo…
Success sees work start on next year’s Newbury Tattoo Convention
The organiser of Newbury’s Tattoo Convention says following the success of this year’s event work has begun on next year’s, and it will include the return of a strongman contest. The event was held at Newbury Racecourse, and saw thousands of people flo…
Trump says he will keep Musk in cabinet if elected as President
Washington DC [US], August 26 (ANI): Former US President Donald Trump said that he would like to keep Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his cabinet if he’s elected as President. In an interview with Shawn Ryan, which is yet to be broadcasted, the host of US-based…