A stunning new light show themed around medieval England is set to illuminate one of the county’s landmarks. Kent visitors can be among the first to see the colourful new display as it makes its debut at Rochester Cathedral this autumn, incorporating i…
Should children under 16 be allowed social media? — The Advertiser found out people’s opinions
In its weekly voxpop, the Advertiser found out what people think about people aged 16 and under having social media — should they be allowed? As Instagram is to make some big changes to the way teenagers access their accounts on the platform, we wanted…
Whitstable Town manager Jamie Coyle describes Fin Dent as mould of player he wants to sign perfectly after forward makes debut in 2-2 draw at Holmesdale
Fin Dent has been described as the perfect profile of player to fit into Whitstable’s squad by manager Jamie Coyle. The exciting young forward came through 90 minutes on debut in the Oystermen’s comeback 2-2 Southern Counties East Premier Division draw…
Friends take on 90-mile Hadrian’s Wall walk in aid of Newark’s Beaumond House Hospice Care
A group of friends are set to walk the length of Hadrian’s Wall to fund a cuddle bed for a hospice. Long-time friends Nicola Payne, who works as a nurse at the hospice and is a trustee of Beaumond House, Sharon ‘motherchuckin’ Hovey, Adam Stephenson an…
Mixed response to traffic-free School Streets scheme at Holy Trinity C of E Primary School in Chatsworth Road, Dartford
A traffic-free zone set up around a school as part of a trial has received a mixed response. Holy Trinity C of E School in Chatsworth Road, Dartford has been trialling a “School Streets” scheme for the past five months aimed at encouraging families to …
Mum whose brother fatally stabbed their grandmother in Bright Ridge, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells speaks of her tragic loss
At the age of 25, Kia Squires never expected she’d be the last surviving family member. She lost her mother when she was just a child, her dad died in January and earlier this month, both her nan and brother were taken from her. The tragic incident whi…
Newark Athletics Club selected to run for England at the Copenhagen Half Marathon
A 23-year-old athlete achieved his personal best time with his international debut at the Copenhagen Half Marathon. Ed Buck, of Newark’s Athletics Club, was selected for England to run at the half marathon, achieving a time of 65.23, not far from Norwa…
Master Brewer in Folkestone closes as landlady runs out of money and accuses Shepherd Neame blamed of ‘lack of support’
A landlady has closed her struggling pub after running out of money to pay the bills and becoming ill from the stress of trying to keep it afloat. Sarah Gamble says it was impossible to turn a profit at the Shepherd Neame-owned Master Brewer in Folkest…
Kent director of cricket Simon Cook reflects to county having County Championship Division 1 relegation fate sealed
Director of cricket Simon Cook expects the reality of County Championship Division 1 relegation to continue sinking in for Kent’s players in the coming days. Kent are set to return to the second-tier of red-ball cricket next summer for the first time s…
Early National League 2 East frontrunners Canterbury Rugby Club have two victories from two – while the 2nds and 3rds also are yet to taste defeat
Early National League 2 East leaders Canterbury Rugby Club have started their season in fine form – but the club’s winning formula is being shown by more than just their first team. While Canterbury lead their league with maximum points after a 27-14 K…