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Will theatre be left without 'magic' and 'wonder' under cash-saving council plans?

Will theatre be left without 'magic' and 'wonder' under cash-saving council plans?

Fears have been raised over what could be lost when a council seizes back control of a beloved theatre to save money amidst the pandemic.

Hawkins makes progress

Hawkins makes progress

Barry Hawkins made it four wins on the spin after beating Alan McManus in the first round of the Northern Ireland Open.

Naked Attraction contestant appears on third dating show

Naked Attraction contestant appears on third dating show

A man who became the first Naked Attraction contestant to walk off set after seeing six naked women, has continued his quest for love.

'We deserved more than a point'

'We deserved more than a point'

Hakan Hayrettin felt Maidstone were the better team in their Kent derby at Ebbsfleet.

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Couple living in fear after string of unprovoked attacks

Couple living in fear after string of unprovoked attacks

A retired couple have told how their lives have been devastated after a series of anonymous attacks.

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Vicar launches legal action over closure of churches

Vicar launches legal action over closure of churches

A group of church leaders has launched a claim for judicial review of the governments’ decision to close churches during lockdown.

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More clarity on theatre's future but questions still remain

More clarity on theatre's future but questions still remain

A beloved theatre will not close for good, but under cash-saving council plans it could be a year until audiences are welcomed back.

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CCTV images released after e-cigarettes theft

CCTV images released after e-cigarettes theft

Police investigating a theft of e-cigarettes from a shop have issued CCTV images of two people they would like to interview.

We did warn you, say villagers

We did warn you, say villagers

The issue of how to deal with flooding on 50-home development site will be overcome shortly, say developers.

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Hak's day out with Stones fans

Hak's day out with Stones fans

Hakan Hayrettin takes Maidstone to Ebbsfleet tonight - four years after he stood with away fans at the National South play-off final.

Pigott: A great moment

Pigott: A great moment

Former Maidstone striker Joe Pigott has written himself into the history books at AFC Wimbledon.

Were you in this school class photo?

Were you in this school class photo?

Former West Borough pupil recalls pretty teachers, school outings and the tawse.

'We want theatre to re-open'

'We want theatre to re-open'

A council has announced it is taking back control of a town's theatre to safeguard its future, amid fears it will close forever.

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Famous names join the fight to save The Hazlitt

Famous names join the fight to save The Hazlitt

Celebrities are using their platform to rally support for a much-loved theatre after a council announced plans to withdraw funding,

Outpouring of support after concerns for theatre's future

Outpouring of support after concerns for theatre's future

The public, councillors and an MP are leaping to protect a theatre, after concerns were raised for its future.

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School closed for two weeks because of Covid-19

School closed for two weeks because of Covid-19

A specialist school with five confirmed cases of coronavirus has announced it will close until the end of the month.

BMW collides with cars after skipping red light

BMW collides with cars after skipping red light

A car crashed into two other vehicles after skipping a red light and failing to stop for police.

School shuts after third case of coronavirus

School shuts after third case of coronavirus

A school has closed for one day in order to carry out a deep clean, following a third pupil testing positive for coronavirus.

Appeal after series of attacks on family

Appeal after series of attacks on family

A family have been victims of a series of 'anonymous and cowardly' attacks.

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Hak: Ref should hang up his boots

Hak: Ref should hang up his boots

Hakan Hayrettin slammed referee Phil Staynings and challenged him to retire after Maidstone lost to Dartford.

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