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Matchday Live: Doncaster v Gillingham, Maidstone v Yeovil, Folkestone v Horsham

Matchday Live: Doncaster v Gillingham, Maidstone v Yeovil, Folkestone v Horsham

Follow all the action as it happens with Gills at Doncaster, Maidstone hosting Horsham and Folkestone starting the post-Neil Cugley era.

'Why are we knocking down beautiful building when we could use this eyesore?'

'Why are we knocking down beautiful building when we could use this eyesore?'

A former discount shop - now derelict - should be used for a new medical centre rather than an ex-Debenhams, a society is arguing.

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Legendary football manager on decision to stand down

Legendary football manager on decision to stand down

The man who had been the longest-serving manager in English football has explained why he has decided to step down from his role in the dug-out.

'I didn't expect to have the best green curry of my life in my local'

'I didn't expect to have the best green curry of my life in my local'

Our reporter had a sense of trepidation as tried out the Thai night at a popular pub - but after his first mouthful, he was "in love".

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Protesters rally against dumping of sewage in sea

Protesters rally against dumping of sewage in sea

Demonstrators are inviting others to join them at the beach for a rally against the water companies.

Shock as legendary football manager quits after 26 years

Shock as legendary football manager quits after 26 years

The longest-serving manager in the top seven tiers of English football has made the shock decision to step down from his role in the dug-out.

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Opening date revealed for Kent's latest Taco Bell

Opening date revealed for Kent's latest Taco Bell

Mexican-food lovers won't have to wait long for their next fix as American giant Taco Bell announces the opening date for its latest Kent restaurant.

Starbucks opens inside supermarket

Starbucks opens inside supermarket

Coffee lovers can now enjoy a hot drink while doing the weekly shop, after a new Starbucks opened inside a Kent supermarket.

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Popular Christmas market to 'double in size' this year

Popular Christmas market to 'double in size' this year

Shoppers will be able to peruse 35 stalls at a Christmas market selling everything from gifts for your pooch to ceramics, handmade jewellery and art.

Bus passengers 'being held to ransom'

Bus passengers 'being held to ransom'

Stagecoach is being forced to scrap planned services at short notice because it does not have the staff, leaving travellers stranded at bus stops.

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Body found near shopping centre

Body found near shopping centre

A man's body was found in the early hours of this morning near a shopping centre.

Woman found dead at house

Woman found dead at house

A woman has been confirmed dead after a huge emergency service response on a street.

Huge emergency presence descends on street

Huge emergency presence descends on street

A huge emergency service presence has descended on a street following an incident.

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Taco Bell takes shape in huge former Argos store

Taco Bell takes shape in huge former Argos store

A fast-food giant is set to open its latest restaurant in Kent as it continues to expand across the county.

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Police surround car after disturbance

Police surround car after disturbance

Officers who stopped a car following a disturbance at a house arrested three people on suspicion of affray.

Consistency crucial for Folkestone

Consistency crucial for Folkestone

Consistency will be vital as Folkestone aim to climb the league table by picking up points on their travels.

Security 'sat in cars' while far-right invaded asylum seeker hotel

Security 'sat in cars' while far-right invaded asylum seeker hotel

Independent inspection of accommodation for unaccompanied refugee children finds a host of failings at properties in Kent.

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Woman woken by burglar's torch shining into bedroom

Woman woken by burglar's torch shining into bedroom

A woman was in bed when she was startled by a thief shining a light into her room.

Wine store to open in town centre

Wine store to open in town centre

A new wine shop from the team behind a hit burger restaurant is set to open this week.

Drivers urged to remove valuables from cars after spate of thefts

Drivers urged to remove valuables from cars after spate of thefts

Car and van owners have been told to remove valuables from their vehicles after several thefts in one town.

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