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'20mph will drag us back to Downton Abbey era'

'20mph will drag us back to Downton Abbey era'

Critics have attacked plans for a 20mph speed limit in a Kent town, saying it is turning the clocks back 86 years.

Lilywhites back in business

Lilywhites back in business

Ray Turner says Faversham have restored some respect by launching an unbeaten run over the festive period and hopes they can use it as a springboard.

Delays after three car crash on motorway

Delays after three car crash on motorway

Drivers are warned of delays on a busy motorway after a three-car crash

PICTURES: From youth club to £1.2m mansion

PICTURES: From youth club to £1.2m mansion

Stunning pictures show the breathtaking transformation of a derelict youth centre into a lavish £1.2 million house.

Pool set for £200k refurb

Pool set for £200k refurb

A much-loved swimming pool is about to undergo its first major refurbishment in 20 years.

Dying mother’s wish

Dying mother’s wish

A dying mother of four children is appealing for help to make precious final memories - after being told she has months to live.

Pressure all on rivals, says Turner

Pressure all on rivals, says Turner

Ray Turner says Faversham’s players can relax for a change when they visit Hythe on Saturday as the pressure will all be on the hosts.

Cheers to those clever people who make beer

Cheers to those clever people who make beer

As you're swigging your favourite festive beer, have you ever wondered how they make it taste so good? We visited Britain's oldest brewer to find out.

New pub licensee before Christmas

New pub licensee before Christmas

A popular boozer has reopened with a new face behind the bar after the death of the landlord last month.

Man jailed for refusing to stop living in tent

Man jailed for refusing to stop living in tent

A man who has lived in a tent in a children's play park for more than two years will spend Christmas in prison.

Turner going nowhere

Turner going nowhere

Faversham boss Ray Turner has launched an impassioned defence of his job as the gloom around the club deepened with the departure of Dean Grant.

Delays clear on A2 after crash

Delays clear on A2 after crash

Fire crews, paramedics and police were called to the scene of an accident on a busy stretch of the A2.

Man in court after sniffer dog search

Man in court after sniffer dog search

A man has been arrested and charged after a bag was stolen from a car.

Fire crews called to bin alight

Fire crews called to bin alight

A smoking bin has been put out after fire crews were called.

Turner not getting carried away

Turner not getting carried away

Ray Turner has urged his Faversham players not to get carried away after picking up a win, saying they need to build an unbeaten run to climb table.

School's touching tribute to 16-year-old Joe

School's touching tribute to 16-year-old Joe

A head teacher has paid tribute to a "popular, conscientious and capable student" who was struck by a train.

Couple deny causing baby's death from 'catastrophic injuries'

Couple deny causing baby's death from 'catastrophic injuries'

A couple have pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a baby who suffered a catastrophic head injury, dozens of fractures and exposure to drugs.

'Celebrity' cat back home after trip to London

'Celebrity' cat back home after trip to London

An intrepid cat labelled a "local celebrity", who often disappears for a week at a time, has turned up more than 50 miles away in London.

Town closing ranks during 'toughest time'

Town closing ranks during 'toughest time'

Ray Turner has issued a rallying cry to his Faversham players, urging the club to pull together to get through his toughest spell in football.

VIDEO: Six fire crews battle massive barn blaze

VIDEO: Six fire crews battle massive barn blaze

Residents were warned to keep windows and doors closed as firefighters tackled a barn fire, which sent plumes of black smoke into the sky.

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