Truck stops in Kent are to receive more than £2 million of a £16.5 million fund to improve facilities for lorry drivers. In an announcement today, the roads minister confirmed 38 truck stops across England, including four in Kent, will benefit from a £…
Launch of Dover Fastrack bus service between Whitfield and Dover delayed
The launch of Kent’s first zero-emission bus route has been delayed until later this year – despite signs stating it will open in “early 2024”. Dover Fastrack, which is set to cost £34m, will see electric buses connect Whitfield with Dover town centre …
Ed Gamble to bring new tour Hot Diggity Dog to the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells
Comedian and Off Menu host Ed Gamble is bringing his mouth-watering new show to Kent. The podcaster is taking his latest stand-up tour, Hot Diggity Dog, on the road, starting with a night at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury. The tour kicks off at the …
Medway Area Sunday League round-up (03/03/24)
ASK Medway progressed to the Junior League Cup Final after beating Real 60 in the last four. They ran out 6-3 winners thanks to Kieron Kennerly (2), Bobby Stuart (2), Josh Walters and Jae Humphrey. Charlie Burns, Kane Haysman and Brad Taylor scored for…
Landlord of The Red Lion pub in Badlesmere, near Faversham, says business has never been better, despite closures across Kent
A pub landlord says business has never been better despite the tough conditions the industry is facing. Lisa Burton says takings at The Red Lion in Badlesmere, near Faversham, have increased six-fold compared to when she took over seven years ago. She …
Residents demand return of speed camera before ‘dangerous’ bend on Loose Road, Maidstone
Hundreds of residents are demanding the return of a speed camera on a “dangerous” road bend near several schools. Serious accidents have been recorded in the past along a busy stretch of Loose Road, Maidstone with some motorists treating it “like a rac…
Owners of Ripple Court Estate near Deal breach planning condition as wedding marquee erected
A controversial new wedding venue has breached planning rules by putting up a huge marquee – sparking noise concerns among anxious residents. Owners of the 18th century Ripple Court Estate, near Deal, gained permission last year to hold ceremonies in a…
Paul Scholes lays out 5 things ‘horrific’ Man Utd should have done after being exposed
By Thomas Bristow Paul Scholes says Manchester United’s lack of impetus to come from behind and beat Manchester City looked nothing short of ‘horrific’. After taking the lead through a thumping Marcus Rashford strike, which turned out to be United’s on…
New challenges create new markets – and net zero is no exception
By Michael Mainelli There’s no silver bullet for reducing emissions, but, as a place that has always embraced innovation, the City has an important role to play, writes Michael Mainelli Last year was the hottest on record globally. While progress has b…
West Bengal BJP Secretary Priyanka Tibrewal offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in MP’s Ujjain
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 4 (ANI): West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Secretary Priyanka Tibrewal on Monday offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple located in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district. She also participated in the ‘Bhasma Aar…