A councillor on a humanitarian mission to Ukraine has told how he cheated death as Russian missiles rained down around his hotel. Jordan Meade, 28, had to flee to safety as Kyiv was pounded by explosions. Inside a reinforced hotel bomb shelter, the bui…
Barry Goodwin’s best images from the 2024 Kent County Cross-Country Championships at Brands Hatch
The annual battle for cross-country glory was held on Saturday – and the Kent Messenger Group’s Barry Goodwin was at Brands Hatch to capture the action. Tonbridge AC’s James Kingston retained his Kent senior title in 38min19sec, beating his 2023 time b…
Kent head coach Matt Walker highlights batsman Tawanda Muyeye and wicketkeeper Harry Finch as two leading lights from their 2023 summer
Two leading lights from Kent’s 2023 season have been praised by head coach Matt Walker. Harry Finch performed well behind the stumps in tough circumstances and was handed a contract extension until 2025 last month. Batsman Tawanda Muyeye was named Kent…
Sudbury firm Caribbean Blinds targets continued growth after success during Covid pandemic creates catalyst for expansion
While many businesses have been hit hard, the changes in behaviours that Covid created has also led to some unexpected success stories. Chief among them is the Sudbury-based Caribbean Blinds, which cited the pandemic as the catalyst that accelerated gr…
Landlord holds on to ashes of former tenant’s mum over clean-up costs at flat in Luton Road, Chatham
A grandmother claims her landlord is holding the ashes of her late mum “to ransom” in a bid to force her to pay £300 to clean his property. Geraldine Glanville is locked in a bitter war of words with the businessman over the safe return of the treasure…
Holcombe men in Super 6s Premier Division action against Hampstead & Westminster, Wimbledon, Sevenoaks and Team Bath Buccaneer while the women lose in Division 1 to Beeston and Knole Park and play out goalless draw with Reading
Holcombe endured a painful weekend of Super 6s action as their first teams kicked off their Premier Division and Division One campaigns respectively. Across a combined seven games, Holcombe took just four points – leaving them second-bottom in both lea…
Invicta Dynamos lose in sudden-death shootout against Solent Devils in NIHL South Division 1 after a 7-5 win over Oxford City Stars – reaction from head coach Karl Lennon
There was a thrilling finish as Invicta Dynamos returned to home ice on Sunday. Following on from their 7-5 away win at Oxford City Stars on Saturday, the Mos looked to be on course for a maximum point haul as they led Solent Devils 4-3 on Sunday, only…
January transfer window: Gillingham’s signings and gossip
Gillingham will look to boost their squad under head coach Stephen Clemence during the January transfer window. With the club just outside the play-off places, they will be keen to bring in players who can help them achieve their goal of promotion this…
Maidstone United co-owners Terry Casey and Oliver Ash remain open to talks with potential investors amid FA Cup prize money windfall of more than £230,000 | Casey tips George Elokobi to go a long way in management
Maidstone’s FA Cup windfall won’t deter co-owners Terry Casey and Oliver Ash from seeking new investment to take the club to another level. The Stones have earned £231,375 in prize money after reaching the fourth round of the competition. They also hav…
Woodland retreat planned for Hythe refused by Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Controversial plans for a woodland retreat aimed at millennials from London have been rejected amid fears over the loss of green space. Four luxury holiday cabins, a community building, and car park were proposed for land off Spanton Crescent and Turnp…