In Brussels and London, hopes are high that Keir Starmer’s freshly-installed UK government is about to get down to business to recalibrate the UK’s relationship with the European Union. Starmer has wasted no time in laying the groundwork for his promis…
Traffic fears over plans for cafe next to Sandown Castle Community Garden in Deal
Divisive plans for a cafe next to a historic castle garden will spark “traffic chaos” in the area, opponents say. Residents are split over a bid to build a one-storey kiosk alongside Sandown Castle Community Garden in Sandown Road, Deal – with many rai…
Tonbridge Food and Drink Festival and Dragon Boat Race returns for the last weekend of the summer holidays
A town will celebrate the last weekend of the summer holidays with a food festival and dragon boat race along the river. Visitors to Tonbridge can enjoy the town’s annual Food and Drink Festival, which returns to the Racecourse Sportsground for two day…
Greene King in seventh heaven after World Beer Awards wins
Brewer Greene King is celebrating multiple wins at the World Beer Awards. The Bury St Edmunds-based business secured seven awards at this year’s event including Country Winner and a Gold award in the Session IPA category with Prior Life which was launc…
Kent activists look ahead to council elections and the rise of Reform UK
Reform UK defied expectations at July’s general election by picking up five seats at Westminster and affecting the outcome of dozens of others. But how will that support manifest itself at the Kent County Council elections next May? Simon Finlay looks …
Fast-food worker’s ‘explosion of violence’ after row at Canterbury’s Club Chemistry nightclub
A fast-food worker unleashed an “explosion of violence” after a nightclub spat bubbled over onto the streets of Canterbury. Liam Jones, 27, had been at the city’s Club Chemistry before punching another reveller, George Allen, in the face, breaking his …
Father and daughter vow to make ‘unviable’ Monkton pub a success
A father and daughter who have never run a pub have vowed to revive a traditional inn previously branded “financially unviable”. Patrick McKenna and Jessica Pinder have taken over The New Stag near Ramsgate, formerly known as The Olive Tree at the Whit…
Last phase at 840-home Poppies development in Aylesford as developer looks to complete London Road/Hermitage Lane link road
Details have been released of the third and final phase of a major project to deliver 840 new homes. Housebuilder Developer Barratt David Wilson (BDW) has submitted a detailed planning application to Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council for phase thir…
Folkestone Swimming Club vows to stay afloat following sudden closure of Folkestone Sports Centre
A swimming club with hundreds of members has vowed to stay afloat despite the sudden closure of its much-loved pool. Folkestone Swimming Club has been without a home since the end of July – 52 years after it was formed. It came after Folkestone Sports …
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner wants to see more consistency from defender Shad Ogie after improved display at Fleetwood Town
Gillingham defender Shad Ogie needs to produce better performances on a more consistent basis. That’s the verdict of Gills boss Mark Bonner after Ogie impressed in the goalless draw at Fleetwood in League 2 on Saturday. The former Leyton Orient defende…