A Newark company which has grown into a leading firm nationally is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Airquick, based on the Northern Road Industrial Estate, was first founded in 1974 by Fred Hiscock as a compressed air company, serving factories and bu…
Former Maidstone United Sol Wanjau-Smith discusses life after the Stones as he settles in at Bath City
Sol Wanjau-Smith is enjoying himself as he adjusts to life after Maidstone United. Wanjau-Smith was among those released as United made sweeping changes to the squad who reached the National League South play-off semi-finals and FA Cup fifth round. Aft…
Faversham Town aim to move on from FA Cup exit as they host Erith & Belvedere in the Southern Counties East Premier Division before they visit Lordswood
The focus will return to league matters for Faversham after they were knocked out of the FA Cup. Town went down 3-1 at home to Isthmian South East Broadbridge Heath in a first qualifying round replay on Tuesday after goalkeeper Jacob Russell saved a pe…
Calls to tackle illegal cockle-pickers in Minster and Leysdown on Sheppey
Fed-up residents say more should be done to stop illegal cockle-pickers stripping their beaches. Each year teams of people are spotted along the shore of the Isle of Sheppey, filling buckets with large quantities of shellfish. But those who have tried …
Gillingham head to Doncaster Rovers in League Two without captain Max Ehmer and fellow central defender Conor Masterson – Glenn Morris set to return in goal
Who plays alongside Shad Ogie in central defence this weekend is the big question for the Gills as they head to Doncaster. With Gillingham captain Max Ehmer suspended for a match and other obvious options on the treatment table, it’s left boss Mark Bon…
Sheppey United goalkeeper Aiden Prall passes 100 appearances as he targets Isthmian South East success this season – The Ites face Ramsgate on Saturday in the FA Trophy and Erith Town in a midweek league game
Sheppey United goalkeeper Aiden Prall feels the team has every chance of maintaining their positive early league form for the remainder of the season. Prall made his 100th appearance for the club on Saturday in the FA Cup, and has been involved in Shep…
The Newark Advertiser asked people their opinion on a four-day working week
As a four-day working week returns to topics around the country, we found out what people in Newark think of the idea and how beneficial it can be. The full-time workers’ rights to ask for a four-day working week could be reinforced under the new Labou…
Doncaster v Gillingham preview: Manager Mark Bonner looks ahead to Gills’ League Two trip to the Eco Power Stadium
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner is expecting their toughest away test yet in the league when they take on Doncaster Rovers. The Gills have won at Morecambe and returned with a point from Fleetwood, without conceding in either game, but Doncaster look to…
Skatepark at Folkestone Academy set to open this month as council grants permission
A secondary school is building a skatepark in its grounds in what will be a UK first – despite “major concerns” from neighbours. Folkestone Academy has been given the green light for the facility on its campus near Park Farm Industrial Estate. Opponent…
Aces Express in Spital Street, Dartford, to have its licence reviewed
A corner shop is having its licence reviewed after a staff member was accused of hitting an alleged shoplifter with a metal pole and barricading them inside. Police also say Aces Express in Dartford failed to hand over CCTV evidence of a rape outside t…