The Ministry of Justice has admitted that almost 40 people were let out of prison by mistake under Labour’s controversial early release scheme. One MoJ source said some 37 criminals were released erroneously on September 10 because their offences had b…
Ashford United manager Danny Kedwell on the Nuts & Bolts’ FA Cup third qualifying round tie at Chertsey and Golden Ball hopeful Gary Lockyer’s new-found ‘fame’
Danny Kedwell is desperate to keep Ashford United’s FA Cup run going after a big effort from his players. The Nuts & Bolts have won four matches to reach the third qualifying round and on Saturday (3pm) bid for an upset at Chertsey. Their opponents, FA…
Murder of Stan Nicholls at The Anchor Inn in Yalding still unsolved after 30 years
Today marks the 30th anniversary of a fatal shooting at a pub, which remains unsolved three decades later. Stan Gordon Nicholls had been drinking at The Anchor Inn in Yalding on the evening of September 26, 1994. At about 11.40pm, he asked the barman t…
Zelenskyy meets with Biden to discuss Ukraine’s victory plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with his American counterpart Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The two sides agreed to discuss Ukraine’s victory plan in Washington on September 26, according to the website …
After collapse of ISG in Whitstable and Folkestone Fixings (FFX), what will be the economic impact for Kent?
Last Friday, almost 400 workers were told the devastating news they were out of a job – victims of two companies which had found themselves sinking in a financial quagmire. For the staff at the Whitstable office of one of the nation’s biggest construct…
Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Raphael Varane after major retirement announcement, pays tribute
Raphael Varane’s football career is over. The Frenchman has announced his retirement, 14 years after making his debut for Lens. After speculation, Raphael Varane confirmed he has taken the decision to retire from football, following an injury for new s…
Eat My Words: We tried the ‘luxury’ hot dogs at The Naughty Dog at Lympne Castle, near Hythe
Over the years I have found myself becoming more and more sceptical when it comes to the bold claims made by restaurants promising to reinvent, reinterpret, or otherwise produce some kind of twist on a classic. Classics are classics for a reason, mess …
Bishop’s Stortford Community Football Club under-16 Town beat Ware White 3-1 in Mid-Herts Rural Minors League
Dan Williamson completed a 3-1 victory for Bishop’s Stortford Community Football Club under-16 Town over Ware White as they maintained their unbeaten start to the season. They took the lead midway through the Mid-Herts Rural Minors League, Division Two…
Sudbury Town Council demands clarity on new parking charges and potential exemptions from Babergh leadership
A decision has been made, but the debate rumbles on – as town councillors demand clarity on new parking charges in Sudbury, and their impact locally. Sudbury Town Council aired its frustrations this month at the decision by Babergh District Council’s c…
Rochester United take on SCEFL Division 1 side Croydon at home this Saturday – Matt Hume’s high-flyers will take on Lordswood next month in the FA Vase following their weekend win over Welling Town
Rochester United have an FA Vase derby day to look forward to after a big weekend win – but before that comes a massive league game this Saturday. Matt Hume’s Southern Counties East Division 1 side are pushing for promotion this season and thrashed Wel…