Jamie Borthwick may face an uphill battle in his bid to lift the Glitterball Trophy this year as new data has emerged regarding the popularity of BBC Strictly stars. The EastEnders actor has already experienced the joy of emerging victorious on the Str…
POLL OF THE DAY: Do you think Nigel Farage could gain power in 2029? – VOTE NOW
Nigel Farage had insisted he could become Prime Minister by 2029. Speaking during interviews at the Reform UK party conference, he said that taking over at No 10 “may not be probable, but it’s certainly possible”. That was echoed by the party’s chairma…
‘Stripping Winter Fuel Payments from Britain’s pensioners was more symbolic than fiscal and it is Labour’s biggest political mistake so far’
Governing is about choices and the Labour government made a choice. It has decided pensioners are not a priority. In their first couple of months in office, Labour has given inflation busting pay rises to train drivers and public sector workers, guaran…
Kent Women’s Academy graduate Ryana MacDonald-Gay becomes 18th cricketer from county to make England Women’s One-Day International debut against Ireland
Talented young Kent Women’s Academy graduate Ryana MacDonald-Gay has become the 18th cricketer from the county to make her England Women’s One-Day International debut. Maidstone-born MacDonald-Gay, 20, received her debut cap from Kent icon and England …
Folkestone Library in ‘dreadful state’ – but Kent County Council can’t justify paying £2.9m to fix it
Council bosses say the cost of fixing one of Kent’s oldest libraries would take up almost its set entire budget for maintaining 300 buildings across the county. The Grade-II listed site in Grace Hill, Folkestone, which dates back to the 1880s, has been…
Nearly half of Russians support withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine
After two and a half years of war, nearly half of Russians support the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. This marks the highest level of support since February 24, 2022, according to The Moscow Times and other media sources. The Russian resear…
Couple from Underriver celebrate 75th wedding anniversary and one 100th birthday in same week
If you asked Hazel Fasey what her secret to 75 years of marriage is, she’d tell you it’s “a glass of sherry a day”. But for husband Tony, who celebrated his 100th birthday the day before their landmark wedding anniversary, it’s “loyalty” and a commitme…
We visit Ralph Steadman’s new exhibition, INKling, at the Historic Dockyard Chatham, curated by daughter Sadie Williams
From album covers for The Who and Frank Zappa to illustrations for children’s novels, Ralph Steadman has created a vast and varied collection of artwork. Now, some of the Kent artist’s most exciting and definitive pieces are on display in INKling, his …
Fenn Bell zoo owner in St Mary Hoo says he’s suffered ‘personal attacks’ over plans for 44 homes next door
A zoo owner looking to offload land for new homes in order to keep his business afloat says he’s faced “personal attacks” because of it ahead of a crunch decision on the plans. Land owned by the Fenn Bell Conservation Project on the Hoo Peninsula is th…
Nearly half of Russians support withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine
After two and a half years of war, nearly half of Russians support the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. This marks the highest level of support since February 24, 2022, according to The Moscow Times and other media sources. The Russian resear…