The Chagos Islands have today been surrendered to Mauritius alongside a “financial support” package in order to “address wrongs of the past”, the Foreign Office said. Britain will cede sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia – w…
Murder trial jury told of WhatsApp exchange before Adam Pritchard fatally stabbed outside Queen’s Head pub in Boughton-under-Blean
A dad of three was warned he would “get hurt” just minutes before he was knifed to death outside a village pub. Adam Pritchard had also been told in a series of WhatsApp exchanges that the man who was to eventually stab him later that night was “off hi…
‘Nuisance’ man banned from Ashford High Street for three years returns days later
A “nuisance” man banned from a high street for three years for his repeated drunken behaviour returned there just days later. Frank Smith breached his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) when he was found in the bandstand area of Ashford town centre by poli…
Platts Heath’s Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport pilot Jake Hill hoping to outdrive the opposition and win first British Touring Car Championship title at Brands Hatch
Jake Hill says what will be, will be as the Platts Heath racer goes for his first British Touring Car Championship title at Brands Hatch this weekend. The West Surrey Racing-prepared Laser Tools with MB Motorsport BMW driver is tied on 365 points with …
Kent Politics Podcast: Rosie Duffield resigns from Labour and special guest Jim Dickson MP
In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast we discuss Rosie Duffield’s resignation from the Labour Party and whether she should be calling a by-election. The Canterbury MP announced she was leaving the government benches due to the “hypocrisy” of Sir Keir St…
Darren Anslow appointed as the new manager of Isthmian South East Phoenix Sports following Keith McMahon’s resignation
An Isthmian South East side have moved swiftly to appoint a new boss. Darren Anslow takes charge of early-season strugglers Phoenix Sports, a day after Keith McMahon stood down as manager after boardroom changes at the club this week. Former Deal, Chat…
Faversham Town boss Tommy Warrilow eager to match club’s off-the-field ambitions on the pitch as new scoreboard and club shop are introduced at Salters Lane
Further off-the-field progress was marked by Faversham on Saturday – and boss Tommy Warrilow admits it’s vital his title-chasing players match the club’s lofty ambitions on the pitch. A crowd of 375 were at Salters Lane, including Mayor of Faversham Jo…
Deal homeowner in row with Virgin Media over claims broadband cabinet built on his property without permission
A man is embroiled in a row with Virgin Media after returning home to find workers digging a huge trench for a broadband cabinet outside his property. Paul Skinner and his pregnant fiancée Gemma Parker claim the equipment has been illegally installed o…
Pictures reveal Save the Children charity shop in Union Street, Maidstone has not transferred sellable donations despite claims it had
Volunteers were angry to learn an abandoned charity shop was still packed with donations, despite claims it had been cleared. New pictures revealed the extent of the stock left inside the Save the Children store in Union Street, Maidstone, despite boss…
Unbeaten Harbledown first team claim Kent Village League Division 1 crown for third time in five years
Harbledown CC have been celebrating a title-winning season – once again! The club, based in Rough Common near Canterbury, went unbeaten this summer as they finished top of Kent Village League Division 1, which is the top-level of club cricket on Sunday…