Has the cost-of-living crisis lurked behind a worrying rise in shoplifting this year? Or is it a lack of ‘bobbies on the beat’ or maybe just good old-fashioned greed? The jury is out but the problem has been one ramping up through the year. Kent Police…
Sheppey United boss Ernie Batten on a 2023 to remember as Holm Park outfit make FA Cup history and remain in this season’s Isthmian South East play-off mix
Boss Ernie Batten has described 2023 as a dream year for Sheppey United. The Ites, in just their second campaign in Isthmian South East, are again in the play-off mix after they narrowly missed out on a top-five finish last term. Sheppey also delivered…
Boss Steve Lovell eyes a minimum of two wins from Herne Bay’s next three Isthmian South East matches as they aim to stay in the play-off mix
Manager Steve Lovell is eyeing a minimum of two wins from Herne Bay’s next three Isthmian South East matches as they aim to stay in the play-off mix. A 3-1 loss at leaders Ramsgate on Boxing Day left Bay 10th – five points behind fifth-placed Sheppey b…
Winter walks across Kent in January 2024
It can be hard to get back into a routine after the chaos of Christmas has died down and all you’re left with is an overflowing recycling bin and the Bounty bars at the bottom of the chocolate tin. However, if you’re planning to start getting fit and h…
Maidstone United manager George Elokobi and Tonbridge Angels boss Jay Saunders look ahead to the New Year’s Day derby at the Gallagher Stadium
Maidstone and Tonbridge do it all again at the Gallagher Stadium on New Year’s Day. The teams drew 1-1 at Longmead on Boxing Day in part one of their festive double-header. United led through Matt Rush’s 57th-minute strike but Jordan Higgs’ magnificent…
Maidstone rider Ethan Sparks becomes first British junior to win a Moto4 race in Spain | Oakwood Grammar pupil adds fourth place in Ohvale 160 world final
What a year it’s been for young Maidstone rider Ethan Sparks after success in two overseas series. Sparks, who recently turned 13, made his debut in Moto4, which is part of the Spanish Superbike Championship – racing at speeds of 120mph. The Oakwood Pa…
Former Chatham Chest pub site named after historic Navy pension fund earmarked for six-storey block housing 24 flats
The derelict plot of a historic pub named after a pension pot for disabled seamen has been earmarked for a block of flats. Plans have been put forward to Medway Council to build 24 flats on the site of the now-demolished Chatham Chest Public House in B…
Gillingham take on Sutton United in League 2 this Friday night at Priestfield as they look to get back on track
The pressure is mounting for Gillingham and head coach Stephen Clemence knows it. Supporter frustration was evident at Priestfield on Boxing Day after a 2-0 defeat against Crawley Town. Strugglers Sutton United are next up tonight (Friday). With just o…
New Sittingbourne defender Michael Turner opens his club account in 3-3 Boxing Day draw at Sheppey United – but boss Ryan Maxwell thinks there is more to come from him
There is more to come from new Sittingbourne defender Michael Turner, according to manager Ryan Maxwell. Turner produced a striker’s finish to open his Brickies account in a thrilling 3-3 Isthmian South East draw at Sheppey on Boxing Day. The defender …
Faversham Town manager Sammy Moore describes his frontrunners and in-form Deal Town as the two title favourites ahead of their showdown at Salters Lane this weekend
Faversham boss Sammy Moore reckons his side and in-form weekend visitors Deal are the two favourites in this season’s hotly-contested Southern Counties East League Premier Division title race. While the Lilywhites sat top of the tree at Christmas, the …