Prince Harry is allegedly “attempting a gradual re-entry” into the working Royal Family after “communication lines opened” between him and King Charles, it has been claimed. Following the Duke of Sussex’s 40th birthday, insiders claimed that the monarc…
Arsenal vs Leicester: Preview, predictions and lineups
By James Cormack After a chaotic week, Arsenal are hoping for greater serenity up until the October international break and their kinder domestic run continues at home to Leicester City on Saturday afternoon. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners were forced to run t…
Kent Police to step up patrols in seaside town after escalation of violence
As crowds gathered outside a seafront bar at midnight, a man dressed in black and wearing a balaclava jumped out of a car and waved a machete-like knife in front of panicked onlookers. Seconds later he and two others – also masked – fled the scene in t…
Netflix-linked film studios in Ashford in doubt as bosses fail to secure operator
An ambitious film studios development linked to Netflix has been thrown into doubt as bosses have failed to secure an operator to run the site. The streaming giant was expected to make Ashford’s abandoned Newtown railway works its UK base as part of a …
Clock is ticking so don’t miss October 31 closing date to submit your nominations for the Medway Sports Awards 2024
Time is running out to enter the Medway Sports Awards. From clubs, teams and individuals to coaches, volunteers and schools, the Medway Sports Awards shine a light on the achievements of Medway’s finest sportspeople and the dedication of the individual…
Deadline extension for quarry filling for grade-I Manor Farm barn redevelopment and housing development approved by Medway Council planning committee
The deadline for infilling a quarry so housing can be built has been extended for a second time – much to the frustration of councillors. Plans have been drawn up for 181 houses and the restoration of the Grade I-listed, 15th-Century Manor Farm barn in…
Angry Bromley dad bombarded Tonbridge ex with menacing and abusive calls just days after being given court order banning contact
An angry dad bombarded the mother of his children with menacing and abusive calls just days after he’d been given a court order banning him from contacting her. Junik Martinaj, from Bromley, said he had breached a non-molestation order because she stop…
Acton-based 1 Oak Home Care launches heated blanket fund-raising appeal to help people stay warm at home after Winter Fuel payment cuts
A fund-raising campaign to support vulnerable elderly people over the cold winter months has been launched, in response to impending national cuts to winter fuel allowance. 1 Oak Home Care – an Acton-based care provider supporting more than 100 clients…
Cashless society in Kent is edging closer courtesy of Apple Pay and Google Pay and our omnipresent smartphones
I popped into London one evening this week. Nothing remarkable, you may think, but it was my first trip to the capital where not only did I not even have to think about using cash, I didn’t even need a bank card. I jumped on a train at Ebbsfleet and pa…
Gyles Brandreth, Maria McErlane, Gill Hornby and more to appear at Maidstone LitFest 2024
A literary festival is bringing guest speakers from the world of television, comedy, poetry and children’s entertainment together for a book-tastic event. This year’s Maidstone LitFest includes eight days of talks and workshops from best-selling author…