A KFC in Kent has been rated one of the most unhygienic in the country after an inspector blasted its “poor” level of cleaning. The fast food restaurant in Canterbury city centre has been given a two-star rating – with only the branch in Guildford High…
Mum’s horror after sharp ‘blade’ found in chips bought on Herne Bay Pier
A horrified mum sounded the alarm after a child discovered a small blade in chips bought on a Kent pier. Ingrid Beeforth says the concerning find was made at The View Fish and Chips hut in Herne Bay on Friday evening. The 40-year-old had taken her son …
How former QEQM Hospital nurse Dale Bolinger, the ‘Canterbury Cannibal’, shocked the world
To outsiders, Dale Bolinger was a respected nurse – a job requiring care and empathy – at a leading Kent hospital. But in reality, he had a dark side, prowling the seedy underbelly of the online world apparently in pursuit of living out a sick fantasy….
Hythe Town manager Nick Davis says Maidstone United loanees Riley Court and Sam Smith were a plus in their defeat by Erith Town
Hythe manager Nick Davis likes what he’s seen from his two Maidstone loanees. Defender Sam Smith and midfielder Riley Court may be young but they’ve both played first-team football for the Stones in National League South this season. They’ve joined the…
Sudbury farmers’ market set to host renowned BBQ influencer Jack’s Meat Shack
One of the UK’s biggest social media barbecue influencers will star at a monthly Sudbury town centre market. Jack Rowbottom – the barbecue pitmaster behind Jack’s Meat Shack – has been announced as the special guest at Sudbury Farmers’ Market on Friday…
Historic paddle steamer Waverley to set sail from Gravesend this autumn
The world’s last working paddle steamer is returning to Kent for a series of themed cruises. The steamship, Waverley, which was built in Glasgow in 1946, will travel along the Thames from Gravesend for ‘60s cruises, nighttime sailings and more. The his…
Deal Town manager Steve King says home Isthmian South East match against Eastbourne Town this weekend is the sort of game they need to win to have a successful season
Steve King reckons Deal’s match this weekend is the sort of game they need to win in order to have a successful season. King’s Hoops return to Isthmian South East matters for the first time since mid-September when they host fellow newly-promoted side …
Horse rider to hold first ever Pass Wide and Slow ride in Leadenham to raise awareness about vulnerable road users
Horse riders are mounting a campaign to help motorists pass vulnerable users on the roads more safely. India Haggerty is organising the first ever Pass Wide and Slow Ride in Leadenham on Saturday (September 28). The ride is one of many as part of a wid…
Environmental activists appeal the community to join hands to save land at Lowfield Lane, Balderton
Concerned residents and environmental activists are ‘joining hands’ to save wildlife space from a development of over 150 homes. The campaigning group, Only Wildlife on Lowfield, is inviting the community to take part in Join Hands for Lowfield this Sa…
Dover Athletic’s gamble reaps reward as midfielder Luke Baptiste scores injury-time overhead kick equaliser in 1-1 Isthmian Premier draw at Carshalton Athletic
Dover’s gamble reaped rewards as they snatched a last-gasp Isthmian Premier point at Carshalton on Saturday. Whites, returning to league matters after a two-week break from competitive action following their 5-1 derby thumping of Dartford, trailed to T…