A petition for an Ashford ice rink gains traction with over 170 signatures. Ashford resident Sarah Vince advocates for increased recreational opportunities and easy access. Petition Calls to Build Permanent Ice Rink in Ashford Receives Strong Backing A woman wants an ice rink in her town. She’s wanted to skate since childhood, and over 165…
A proposed housing development near Chaffeymoor Farm in Dorset has been rejected, despite officer support, due to local concerns about overdevelopment. Plans for 50 Home Dorset Development Refused by Council After Local Objections The council voted against building houses. This site was near Chaffeymoor Farm. It covers about seven hectares. Council officers thought they should…
A GMB survey highlights a troubling ‘boys’ club’ culture at SECAmb, raising serious concerns about workplace conditions. Survey Reveals ‘Toxic Culture’ at South East Coast Ambulance Service Gillingham: A recent survey shows a troubling culture at the South East Coast Ambulance Service. The GMB trade union conducted the survey with nearly 900 employees. They found…
Train services will change in Dorset as Network Rail undertakes vital improvements Vital Network Rail Improvements to Cause Train Diversions Across Dorset Dorset: From Saturday, February 22 to Friday, February 28, train services will change. Network Rail is making improvements on the West of England Line between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction. This work will happen…
Sainsbury’s is closing four cafes in Kent as part of a major job cut plan affecting 3,000 employees across the UK Four Kent Sainsbury’s Cafes Set to Close Amid 3,000 Job Cuts Nationwide Kent: Sainsbury’s is making some big changes. They’re shutting down cafes at four locations in Kent, which means a lot of job…
Train services in the West of England will see temporary changes due to essential railway improvements in the Gillingham area West of England Train Services Facing Temporary Changes This February Gillingham: Starting Saturday, February 22, train services will be disrupted. No trains will stop at Templecombe or Sherborne stations until February 28. This is all…
Two schools in Bognor and Gillingham received lovely reading benches to enhance their outdoor spaces for students to enjoy reading. Reading Benches Donated to Schools in Bognor and Gillingham Gillingham: Gillingham Primary School and Nyewood CE Junior School in Bognor Regis just got some cool new reading benches from Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties. These benches…
Exciting news for Gillingham as Royal Oaks opens two stunning show homes Royal Oaks Development Unveils Two Show Homes in Gillingham Gillingham: The mayor, Councillor Roger Weeks, kicked off the launch of the show homes at Royal Oaks on January 17. It was a big day for the community! This new development features 32 eco-friendly…
Dorset charities are celebrating a £70,000 funding boost to support vital community projects and services across the region Dorset Charities and Groups Receive £70,000 Funding Boost for Projects Poole: The Wessex Water Community Fund has just handed out a whopping £70,000 to local charities and groups in Dorset. This money is a partnership effort between…
Gillingham’s Royal Supermarket faces opposition from local authorities over alcohol sales due to rising crime and public nuisance concerns Kent Police and Medway Council Oppose Alcohol Sales at Royal Supermarket Gillingham: The Royal Supermarket on Balmoral Road wants to sell alcohol, but it’s running into some serious pushback. Kent Police and Medway Council are saying…
A Gillingham man faced court after assaulting police and stealing a barbecue, showcasing troubling behavior during his arrests Gillingham Man Assaults Police and Steals Barbecue from The Range Gillingham: So, there’s this guy, Thomas Vachlenko, who really didn’t like being arrested. He spat, bit, and even headbutted the police when they tried to cuff him.…
The Maidstone Road bridge in Gillingham will close for five weeks for essential repairs, affecting local traffic and access. Bridge Over M2 on Maidstone Road in Gillingham to Close for Repairs National Highways is on the job, and they’ll be replacing parapets and putting in safety barriers. A spokesperson mentioned that to get this done…
The last known sighting of Rebecca and Louis shows them walking together in Gillingham Final CCTV Image of Missing Couple, 31 & 26, Released in Gillingham Gillingham: So, there’s been a big update about a couple who went missing. The last CCTV footage shows Rebecca and Louis walking down a high street with a carrier…
Authorities are increasingly worried about Louis Bond and Rebecca Smallcalder, who vanished recently in Gillingham CCTV Released as Concern Grows for Missing Gillingham Couple Gillingham: A new CCTV image has come out showing the last known movements of a couple who are missing. People are really worried about Louis Bond and Rebecca Smallcalder. They were…
Four individuals face charges following a suspected robbery attempt in Gillingham, leading to injuries and a police chase. Four Charged After Suspected Attempted Robbery in Gillingham Gillingham: So, there was this wild incident the other night. Two folks ended up in the hospital with head injuries after a suspected robbery attempt. It all kicked off…
A couple, last seen in Gillingham High Street, has gone missing, raising urgent concerns for their safety Concerns Rise for Missing Couple Louis Bond and Rebecca Smallcalder Gillingham: A couple has gone missing, and it’s got everyone worried. Louis Bond and Rebecca Smallcalder were last spotted together on Gillingham High Street yesterday afternoon. They were…
A Sittingbourne man has been handed a restraining order for stalking his ex and their new partner on Snapchat Sittingbourne Stalker Receives Restraining Order After Snapchat Harassment Sittingbourne: A guy named Ricky Small just got a restraining order after he couldn’t handle his ex moving on. He bombarded his ex-boyfriend and the new partner with…
A teenager filmed herself pulling a woman’s hair during a shared home dispute over a jumper, leading to a court case. Teenager Filmed Hair-Pulling Assault Over Borrowed Jumper in Gillingham Gillingham: So, there was this wild incident where a teenager got into a fight over a borrowed jumper. Can you believe it? Cassidy Penney-Miller, just…
Four men have been arrested following an alleged assault in Gillingham, with two victims hospitalized after the incident Brightfield Road Lee: Suspects Arrested After Two Attacked Gillingham: So, here’s the scoop. Kent Police nabbed four guys, aged 19 to 28, after two people got hurt in an alleged attack on Thursday night. The whole thing…
