The author behind best-selling romance novel and Netflix show One Day is coming to Kent. David Nicholls will introduce his newest book, You Are Here, to fans in Sevenoaks as part of an author event at the town’s Walthamstow Hall School. The event, host…
Moving traffic offences: New powers to fine motorists used sparingly across Kent so far – but cameras are planned in several towns
New nationwide powers to fine motorists have been used sparingly in Kent to date – although new cameras to enforce them could soon be switched on. Since June 2022, local authorities across the UK have been able to apply to the government for permission…
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust admits failings in care of 91-year-old Julia Mullen from West Malling who died after a fall
An NHS trust has admitted mistakes in the care of a “wonderful” 91-year-old woman who died in hospital. Doctors initially didn’t spot that Julia Mullen had broken both her legs in a fall at home and treated her for only one fracture. They also missed h…
Rickinghall cancer survivor Nathan Lister to take ‘Pigasso’ car on epic charity driving challenge
A cancer survivor will drive a pink pig the length of Britain to raise money for two causes that he credits with helping to save his life. Nathan Lister, from Rickinghall, will take to the roads next month in a bright pink Citroen Picasso, which, thank…
Lydd paedophile abducted boy in Folkestone and molested him in Currys car park
A paedophile pensioner who abducted a boy off the street and molested him in a Currys car park has been jailed. Nigel Hawkins was driving through a residential area of Folkestone when he coaxed the 12-year-old into his car on the pretence of needing di…
The sleepy Kent village of Ash, near Sandwich, being targeted by youths’ ‘campaign of terror’
Cars have been torched, shop staff abused and front doors kicked in as youths run riot disrupting a normally sleepy village. Antisocial teens have been causing countless problems in Ash, near Sandwich, and residents say they have had enough – with some…
Canterbury head coach Matt Corker says National League 2 East derby with Sevenoaks is a chance to showcase side’s improvement
A season-ending home derby provides Canterbury with the perfect opportunity to show how far they have progressed this term. They will welcome Sevenoaks to Merton Lane in National League 2 East today (Saturday). Ironically, having started their season w…
McDonald’s in Kent – how the Big Mac fast-food giant is opening more restaurants than Kent really needs
Here’s a confession. I don’t like McDonald’s and never really have. Quite why the people of the world are so obsessed with the fast-food giant does, therefore, leave me a little bewildered. Yet branches of the place spring up across this fine county of…
4-star PG Cayden Boozer hoping to hear from new Kentucky staff
Cayden Boozer, a 6-foot-3 point guard from the class of 2025, was being heavily recruited to Kentucky under former head coach John Calipari. Alongside his twin brother, 6-foot-9 power forward Cameron Boozer, the two even took an official visit to Lexin…
Southwell U3A group leader honoured by Nottingham’s Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall for coach scheme
A concert fan has been honoured for creating a coach scheme which helped generate over £200,000 of seat sales. Former Southwell U3A Chairman, Roger Bennett, and his wife, Chris, have been honoured by Nottingham’s Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall ve…