A fed-up farmer says clearing up fly-tipping on his land has cost him thousands of pounds – as residents’ concerns grow about the impact on the Garden of England. David Figgis, of Hernhill near Faversham, says this year alone he has seen sofas, windows…
Opinion: Education is primary cause and consequence of class inequality and private schools should be abolished, says Melissa Todd
After the controversy surrounding Labour’s plans to add VAT to private school fees, Broadstairs writer and columnist Melissa Todd ponders inequalities in the UK’s education system… Interesting to see grammar schools outperforming private schools in thi…
Ashford United manager Danny Kedwell on Lee Martin’s decision to rejoin Ramsgate after two months | The sides meet in Isthmian South East on Tuesday night
Danny Kedwell says Ashford can’t compete with Ramsgate’s budget after losing midfielder Lee Martin. Summer signing Martin, 37, rejoined the Rams on Monday, just two months after arriving at Homelands. The sides meet at Southwood in an Isthmian South Ea…
Britain to bolster Ukraine’s air defense
The United Kingdom will supply Ukraine with multirole missiles to enhance its defense against Russian drones and rocket strikes, according to Reuters. The UK will deliver 650 light multirole missiles worth £162 million ($213.13 million) to assist in pr…
Luxury Tonge Barn hotel near Sittingbourne could be turned into care home
A £1.65 million boutique hotel could be turned into a care home. Plans are in place to transform luxury Tonge Barn as the borough faces a huge shortfall in facilities for the elderly and vulnerable. Planning documents sent to Swale council on behalf of…
Dartford boss Ady Pennock urges everyone at the club to enjoy fine early-season form ahead of Isthmian Premier derby at Dover Athletic
Manager Ady Pennock has urged Dartford to enjoy their fine early-season form. The Darts have made a bright start to their Isthmian Premier campaign, winning four of their first five league fixtures. They were 6-2 FA Cup first qualifying round victors a…
Forward Richard Harris rejoins Invicta Dynamos for the 2024/25 season and hopes to put a frustrating past season behind him
Invicta Dynamos’ returning forward Richard Harris predicts a huge season ahead for the team. Harris – a former rugby league player with the London Broncos – is determined to put a frustrating year behind him after returning to the Mos for another seaso…
The Lantern Inn near Dover gains retrospective planning permission for yurt and pizza oven
Councillors have allowed a pub to keep a holiday let and pizza oven in its garden after they were installed without planning permission. Owners of The Lantern Inn in Martin, near Dover, have invested more than £1.1m since taking over in 2016, including…
Ebbsfleet United manager Danny Searle wants his National League strugglers to embrace adversity as they chase their first three points of the season
Ebbsfleet manager Danny Searle is trying to embrace the early-season pressure. The Fleet have picked up just one point from their first six National League games and remain rooted at the foot of the table ahead of Saturday’s trip to Altrincham. Searle …
Delhi wakes up to heavy rain; waterlogging, traffic jams reported
New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): For Delhiites the day began with heavy rain, leading to severe waterlogging and widespread traffic disruptions. Children heading to school were seen trying not to get wet in the rain. Visuals from the Baprola area …