The heartbroken mum of a boy who died after inhaling deodorant has told an inquest she believes he had been taking part in a deadly online trend called “chroming”. Eleven empty aerosol cans were found hidden in the bedroom of 13-year-old Nicky Lowther,…
Violent Maidstone man who was ‘bombed and shot’ in Bosnia War jailed for attacking ex-partner
A “troubled” man who was allegedly bombed, shot and stabbed during the ethnic cleansing in Bosnia, has been jailed for a string of violent offences against his partner. Gaberiel Gibson appeared at Maidstone Crown Court to be sentenced after he slammed …
Elderly vandal cuts down hundreds of tributes left by Folkestone Poppy Project
An elderly vandal cut down and binned hundreds of handmade poppies created to honour the fallen – because he “didn’t like the red weeds”. Police were contacted after the man was spotted targeting the Folkestone Poppy Project on The Leas, which sees tho…
Medway Maritime Hospital patient lies on floor after 12-hour wait for a bed
A grandad resorted to sleeping on a hospital floor during a 12-hour wait for a trolley. Martin Wakely’s wife says it is “disgusting” he felt he had no choice but to lie down outside an X-ray room at Medway Maritime Hospital after it became too painful …
We tried new Hollywood Bowl in former Debenhams at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, Broadstairs
The demise of Debenhams has left towns and retail parks across Kent with huge, depressingly empty units. But one of the former stores has now been filled by a brand-new bowling alley, promising a “thrilling game and everlasting memories”. On a warm aut…
Town traders support plans to bring more flats to Gravesend town centre as scheme for former JobCentre in The Grove submitted
It’s not often plans for more flats are met with praise but shop owners in a town believe they could “bring people back in” and give a town back its “vibrance”. Plans have been submitted to Gravesham council to convert the former JobCentre, in The Grov…
Rising costs scupper plans for Shepherd Neame pub and restaurant at Conningbrook Lakes in Ashford
Rising costs of construction have scuppered plans for a lakeside pub and restaurant where scores of new homes are being built. Shepherd Neame had been in talks with Ashford Borough Council (ABC) about launching a site at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park…
Herne Bay manager Steve Lovell recalls previous 6-1 defeat at AFC Croydon Athletic ahead of trip to the Mayfield Stadium
Steve Lovell will be out to avoid a repeat of one of his less fond footballing memories as he takes his Herne Bay side to AFC Croydon Athletic this Saturday. Bay will visit the Mayfield Stadium, having responded from back-to-back Isthmian South East lo…