For more than three decades Gavin Moss served with Kent Police, rising through the ranks to head up some of the county’s most high-profile murder investigations. Ahead of his retirement last week, he sat down with reporter Rhys Griffiths to look back o…
Bluebell Cemetery in Badgers Mount locked in dispute with Sevenoaks council over new road
A cemetery is locked in a dispute with a local council and “NIMBYs” over plans for a new road. Bluebell Cemetery in Badgers Mount insists it needs the new road on-site to avoid “building site-style deliveries” while mourners are coming in and out. But …
Nottinghamshire County Councillor Sue Saddington, who is backing a petition to get permanent traffic lights installed at Hawton Bridge, Hawton, while Southern Link Road works continue in the area
Concerns have been raised about how the completion of a major road project could affect traffic and safety in nearby villages. Once complete the Southern Link Road will connect the A1 and A46 south of Newark, with the aim of relieving pressure on other…
Sudbury Silk Mills becomes first UK weaving site to achieve Sustainable Textile Production certification
A family-run weaving mill is celebrating its ‘ground-breaking achievement’ in the drive towards sustainability, after securing a prestigious national industry certification. Sudbury Silk Mills, in Cornard Road, was awarded the Sustainable Textile Produ…
Everything you need to know about Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival 2024
After a nail-biting wait to see if this year’s festival would go ahead, fans of Whitstable’s annual oyster event can now start getting excited for another year of fresh seafood, live music and family activities. The Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival is …
Whitstable dad left wife and children screaming in terror as they hid in room in new Sandwich home
A dad-of-two left his wife and children screaming in terror as they hid in a room after he broke into her new home. Philip Blake, from Whitstable, could not cope with the breakdown of his marriage and bombarded the woman with abusive calls and texts. H…
Gillingham replaced Bradley Dack with Joe Gbode on the bench for Saturday’s game at Doncaster over injury concerns
Gillingham made a late call on Saturday to their team selection which meant Bradley Dack was left out of the squad. Dack was initially named as a substitute for the trip to Doncaster Rovers – having played 45 minutes in the midweek EFL Trophy match aga…
Families in Athelstan Road, Cliftonville, lose homes as block of flats condemned after water pours in through roof
Devastated families have lost their homes after a block of run-down flats was condemned. Emergency accommodation is being provided for four households after water poured in through the roof of a building in Athlestan Road, Cliftonville, and soaked the …
Charlie Hickford beat Darwing Martinez on points during Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions show at York Hall – Featherweight contest was on Sam Noakes’ EBU European lightweight title undercard
Charlie Hickford rose to the occasion on Friday night to see off the challenge from a tough late replacement. ‘Classy’ Hickford beat highly competitive South American boxer Darwing Martinez 39-37 at York Hall, the featherweight contest taking place pri…
Blackheath win the Kent Cricket League Premier Division title after beating Tunbridge Wells, pipping Minster to top spot after their defeat against St Lawrence & Highland Court – Canterbury finish bottom
The Kent Cricket League Premier Division title went to the wire as Blackheath took over top spot on the final day of action. South East London side Blackheath clinched the KCL title after beating Tunbridge Wells on Saturday at their Rectory Field groun…