The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, NVMA, has condemned the killing of two elephant calves in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State. The association also noted that it has received with deep pain, reports of killings of two booted ea…
Keisha Buchanan slaps back at BBC Strictly backlash over girl band background ahead of festive stint
Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan has hit back at social media trolls who’ve criticised her spot in this year’s BBC Strictly Christmas special due to her experience in a girl band. Buchanan is one of six celebrities who’ve signed up to take to the dance…
Council considers proposed four new houses in Tilehurst
A proposal for four new houses has been submitted to West Berkshire Council. Donfield Homes Ltd has submitted a proposal to build four new detached three-bedroom houses on the north side of Theobald Drive in Tilehurst. The development will also include…
Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence insists goalshy League 2 side are working hard on the training ground to boost goal tally
Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence wants goals for Christmas after his team failed to score again on Friday night. The Gills head into the festive period having netted just 19 times in 22 League 2 matches this campaign. It’s nine goals in eight gam…
Jane Austen: How the author of Pride and Prejudice drew inspiration from homes in Godmersham and Goodnestone and the Kent letters hidden from view
Deep within the vaults of a building, just off a busy roundabout in Maidstone, sit a collection of letters which, combined, would likely fetch close to £1 million were they to ever go under the auctioneer’s hammer. They are stored in a fire-proof safe …
What do cats and staff at Battersea Brands Hatch get up to on Christmas Day?
From crackers to festive treats, staff and volunteers are going the extra mile for a special group of cats this Christmas. 10-year-old Helena, as well as one-year-old Piggy-Wiggy and Smudge at Battersea Brands Hatch, have all found new owners in time f…
Christmas Day bells: the Kent people behind the sound at St Michael’s Church
Just as the famous Fairytale of New York song line goes “the bells were ringing out for Christmas Day” – and what a wonderful noise they make. Some say they symbolise the announcement of the birth of Christ while others claim they ward off evil spirits…
Heartwarming stories from across Kent to make you smile this Christmas
Merry Christmas to all our readers! We hope you’re all having a great day. Here, we’re taking a look back at the heartwarming stories we’ve reported on across Kent this year, which we hope will bring some festive cheer today. ‘Lovely lads’ to the rescu…
Three stunning Kent properties that look like Grand Designs homes in Canterbury, Cranbrook and Dartford
From leopard print bathroom walls to a 30-seater outdoor firepit, these three stunning homes all have something special that makes them stand out from the crowd. They might look like something from Grand Designs, but they’re all right here in Kent and …
John Wallis pub in Middle Row, Ashford, could reopen in 2024 ‘as demand returns’
A boarded-up town centre pub could reopen next year as its owner believes demand has returned. The John Wallis in Middle Row, Ashford, has been closed since the first Covid lockdown and was expected to remain shut for good. But owner Shen Sen says the …