John Balson’s family feels the system failed him after the inquest revealed a ‘high’ suicide risk before his death. Family Feels Let Down After TV Producer’s Suicide Inquest Hearing John Balson, a TV producer, died by suicide. His family feels the system failed him. He had work stress and bad migraines. John made true crime…
Hungry Hearts for the Homeless in Maidstone is facing a £1,000 cost increase due to parking fees for their volunteers. Maidstone Soup Kitchen Faces £1,000 Cost Increase for Helping Homeless A soup kitchen needs the council’s help. Volunteers feed the homeless in Maidstone. It’s called Hungry Hearts for the Homeless. They give out food twice…
A Bearsted barber received a 12-month jail sentence after a high-speed police chase reaching 140mph on the M2 near Strood. Bearsted Barber Jailed for High-Speed M2 Chase Near Strood A barber went to jail after a police chase on the M2 highway. The barber, Bakay Behdjet, sped away from officers on the A2 highway near…
Dashcam captures teen faking injury by jumping on car hood in staged accident in Maidstone, UK. Teen Stages Car Accident, Jumps on Hood as Driver Films in Kent Dashcam video captured something wild. A teenager ran and jumped on a car. The car was moving slowly. Friends were walking past when one pointed at the…
Kent’s population grew 18% in 20 years. Housing growth lags leading to affordability issues and homelessness. Kent Population Surges Housing Struggles to Keep Pace Up With Demand Kent’s population is growing fast, but housing isn’t keeping up with the demand. The county has 18% more people than it did 20 years ago. Areas like Ashford,…
Ring doorbell captures brazen theft of Moonpig gifts intended for a family’s baby on Valentine’s Day in Canterbury. Thief Steals Moonpig Valentine Gifts from Canterbury Home Doorstep A Ring doorbell caught a thief in action. They stole a package from a family’s front door that contained the daughter’s first Valentine’s card. Luke Enness and his…
A truck crashed into The George Inn in Leeds, reigniting demands for a relief road to prevent future incidents. Lorry Hits Leeds Pub, Renewing Calls for Bypass Road Construction A big truck crashed into a village pub. The pub “shook visibly,” said the landlady. It happened in Leeds after a road closure. The driver tried…
The Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 winners will be revealed at a ceremony on February 25th. Finalists are eagerly anticipated. Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 Ceremony on February 25 The Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025 are coming. They chose three finalists in each area. Winners get…
Chef Ross Colthup crashed after drinking at his pub event. He received a ban and fine for drunk driving in Maidstone. Chef Banned After Drunk Driving Crash Near Langley Pub, The Plough Inn A chef got a driving ban after crashing his car last June following drinks at his job’s pub. Ross Colthup hit a…