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Marsh family release glitzy song for leading charity

Marsh family release glitzy song for leading charity

A musical Kent family who went viral at the start of the pandemic have released a new song for a leading men's health charity.

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Pub reveals plan for holiday pods with hot tubs

Pub reveals plan for holiday pods with hot tubs

A country pub is planning to 'diversify' its income by offering new overnight accommodation in holiday pods and a converted horsebox.

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'Town's enormous housing expansion is unforgivable'

'Town's enormous housing expansion is unforgivable'

A council's plan to pin almost 3,500 more homes onto a town's housing blueprint has been branded 'unforgivable' by the area's MP.

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Pupils given detention for wearing face masks in class

Pupils given detention for wearing face masks in class

Parents have hit-out at a school for punishing pupils who wear face masks in classrooms.

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'Watch this space': Could borough's huge housing target be lowered?

'Watch this space': Could borough's huge housing target be lowered?

Residents hoping that mammoth housebuilding targets imposed on a Kent borough will be lowered have been given a glimmer of hope.

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Lorry fire blocks major route

Lorry fire blocks major route

There are delays on the A299 Thanet Way because of a lorry fire.

£1.6m junction works complete after 10 months of traffic hell

£1.6m junction works complete after 10 months of traffic hell

Motorists are breathing a sigh of relief as 10 months of roadworks at a busy junction have finally come to an end.

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Containers of stolen diesel found in woods

Containers of stolen diesel found in woods

More than 20 containers of stolen diesel were returned to lorry drivers after police smelled a stench of fuel coming from a stolen car.

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Injury-hit Town squad deliver back-to-back wins

Injury-hit Town squad deliver back-to-back wins

Manager James Collins is delighted with the performances he is getting from Faversham’s injury-hit squad.

Tributes paid to 'hero' Tony who saved hundreds of lives

Tributes paid to 'hero' Tony who saved hundreds of lives

The former owner of a baking empire who saved 'hundreds of lives' in his role as a volunteer first responder has died, aged 75.

'Disturbing' hare coursers evade police in late-night chase

'Disturbing' hare coursers evade police in late-night chase

Police are on the hunt for two hare coursers who abandoned their dogs and escaped from pursuing officers in a late-night chase.

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New homes force school's bid to hike pupil numbers by 20%

New homes force school's bid to hike pupil numbers by 20%

A grammar school has launched a bid to boost its pupil numbers by 20% to keep pace with the influx of new homes in the area.

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The family doctor who looked after generations

The family doctor who looked after generations

A much-respected doctor whose career across east Kent spanned six decades has died aged 96.

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'I hope they believe in themselves a little bit more now'

'I hope they believe in themselves a little bit more now'

James Collins hopes Faversham can build on their FA Trophy performance at higher-league Folkestone when they return to league action this weekend.

Man's body found in lake

Man's body found in lake

After a large-scale search a man's body has been recovered from a lake.

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Collins: We gave a good account of ourselves

Collins: We gave a good account of ourselves

Faversham manager James Collins felt his side gave a good account of themselves during their FA Trophy defeat at Folkestone on Saturday.

Cugley: I didn't really enjoy Trophy win

Cugley: I didn't really enjoy Trophy win

Manager Neil Cugley was left disappointed with Folkestone’s performance - despite his team progressing in the FA Trophy on Saturday.

Bob Geldof tells Southern Water to '**** off!'

Bob Geldof tells Southern Water to '**** off!'

Rock star Bob Geldof has had his say on a number of Kent-related issues, ranging from the sewage scandal to huge housing developments.

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‘I lost 10st in lockdown after ditching Haribo and biscuits’

‘I lost 10st in lockdown after ditching Haribo and biscuits’

A construction worker who ballooned up to 26st while gorging on junk food has undergone a dramatic transformation and become a bodybuilder.

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Town boss excited for big weekend challenge at Folkestone

Town boss excited for big weekend challenge at Folkestone

Faversham Town boss James Collins is excited to be pitting his wits against an impressive Folkestone Invicta team in the FA Trophy this Saturday.

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