Baker sues Hovis for £280,000 after fall at Kent factory ‘left him brain damaged’

A Hovis baker is suing his former bosses for £280,000 after claiming a fall at work left him with brain damage.  Yacob Adan, 45, is demanding compensation from Premier Foods Plc, the former owner of the iconic bread brand, over the accident in March 2014. He claims he was left unconscious and brain damaged after … Read more

Paul Hollywood appears to be in great spirits at the pub with girlfriend Melissa Spalding in Kent

Paul Hollywood appeared to be in great spirits as he enjoyed a trip to the pub with his girlfriend Melissa Spalding on Saturday. The Bake Off star, 55, and the landlady were joined by their pals for a few al fresco drinks at the venue in Kent. Making the most of lockdown restrictions easing, the … Read more

Builder who won £105m EuroMillions jackpot swaps terraced home for £4.5m estate in Kent

Here are the ten previous UK winners of the EuroMillions draw so far 1. In July 2011, Colin and Chris Weir became Europe’s biggest lottery winners when they scooped more than £161million. The couple, who have been married for 30 years, said they were ‘not scared’ of the wealth because they were going to have … Read more

Builder who won £105m EuroMillions jackpot swaps terraced home for £4.5m estate in Kent

Here are the ten previous UK winners of the EuroMillions draw so far 1. In July 2011, Colin and Chris Weir became Europe’s biggest lottery winners when they scooped more than £161million. The couple, who have been married for 30 years, said they were ‘not scared’ of the wealth because they were going to have … Read more

Farmer ordered to clean up illegal dumping ground on his land in Boxley, Kent after long court case

A farmer who turned his land into an eyesore by using it as illegal dumping-ground for years has been ordered to have the mess cleared up by October. Langley Beck, 58, was finally hit this week with a High Court injunction after a seven-year legal fight with Maidstone Borough Council.   The site stretches over 36 … Read more

Farmer ordered to clean up illegal dumping ground on his land in Boxley, Kent after long court case

A farmer who turned his land into an eyesore by using it as illegal dumping-ground for years has been ordered to have the mess cleared up by October. Langley Beck, 58, was finally hit this week with a High Court injunction after a seven-year legal fight with Maidstone Borough Council.   The site stretches over 36 … Read more

Train fire: Huge blaze breaks out near Sevenoaks in Kent

Huge fire breaks out on freight train near Sevenoaks in Kent as services are cancelled while firefighters tackle blaze A huge fire broke on a freight train near Sevenoaks in Kent this morning Six fire engines contained the blaze on goods train Dunton Green train station All trains between Orpington and Sevenoaks have been suspended … Read more

The Bachelorette’s Angie Kent asks companies to ‘partner’ with her as she renovates her new home

Angie Kent is making the most of her celebrity status, asking companies for free help renovating her new house. A recent email sent by Angie’s management on behalf of the 31-year-old former Bachelorette stated that her home ‘needs significant updates inside and out’. Using the subject line ‘Opp [opportunity]’, the email used Angie’s high-profile status … Read more

Infections of South African and Kent variants in those vaccinated have already been recorded

Infections of South African and Kent coronavirus variants in those who have been vaccinated have already been recorded, NHS expert warns Cases of people getting South Africa and Kent variants after vaccine recorded Dr Susan Hopkins said vaccines acted as ‘primer’ for the immune system She said the cases were to be expected as vaccines … Read more

Infections of South African and Kent variants in those vaccinated have already been recorded

Infections of South African and Kent coronavirus variants in those who have been vaccinated have already been recorded, NHS expert warns Cases of people getting South Africa and Kent variants after vaccine recorded Dr Susan Hopkins said vaccines acted as ‘primer’ for the immune system She said the cases were to be expected as vaccines … Read more