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The furious father of a teenage girl raped in a park by two men says their “joke” prison sentence has further punished his family.Frankie Smith and Leonard Wilson, both 24, subjected their victim to a horrific sexual attack in a Cranbrook park in 2018.Leonard Wilson and Frank Smith have been jailed after both being convicted of rape. Picture: Kent PoliceIn a case plagued with delays, a Maidstone Crown Court judge handed Smith, of Bethersden, three years and nine months behind bars.Wilson, of High Halden, was locked up for three years and six months at the same court.Judge Julian Smith cited…

The Northbound East Tunnel will be closed from today (April 15) to Friday and Sunday to next Monday, while the Northbound West Tunnel will be closed from 10pm on Saturday until 5am on Sunday. The Dartford Crossing, linking Dartford in Kent and Thurrock in Essex, is a vital road crossing over the River Thames. It consists of two tunnels and a bridge, serving as a transport route for 160,000 vehicles daily. Please note that the information shared is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Details regarding closure timings, diversions, and…

We’ve gathered details to help you in planning your travel arrangements accordingly. Below are the closures for the week ahead. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: From 11.45pm until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Gillingham and Faversham. The accessible replacement buses will not serve Teynham, an accessible minibus will run between Sittingbourne and Faversham via Teynham. An additional train will run from Faversham to Ramsgate. The 11.20 and 11.50pm London St Pancras International to Faversham services will be replaced by accessible buses between Ebbsfleet International and Gillingham / Faversham. From 11.20pm until the end of service, accessible buses…

A road was closed for two hours as concerns were raised about a man on a roof.Police and fire crews were called to Mount Street in Hythe just before 6pm yesterday after receiving calls about the man’s welfare.Police and fire crews were called to Mount Street in Hythe. Picture: GoogleFour fire engines and a height vehicle attended, as well as the technical rescue unit.A stretch of Prospect Road, near the town’s former Aldi supermarket, was closed while officers brought the man to safety and passed him into the care of medical crews.The road reopened shortly after 8pm and fire crews…

“Herne Bay Youth Triumphs in Kent Merit Under-16 Girls Cup Final, Defeating Bromley 4-2 after Extra Time In an intense Kent Merit Under-16 Girls Cup Final, Herne Bay Youth clinched victory after extra time, securing the trophy in a thrilling encounter. The match saw Herne Bay take an early lead with two goals, only to face a strong comeback from Bromley. However, Bay’s clinical performance ultimately sealed the win, delighting manager Ian Hills and the entire team. With standout performances from players like Maggie Town, Drew-Marie Hogben, and Lily Harris, Herne Bay displayed resilience and skill throughout the game. Bromley’s…

Motorists encountered severe congestion and extensive delays on the highway throughout the afternoon. Source link

Jake Turner is thrilled to be back guarding the goal for Gillingham and appreciates the support he received from Glenn Morris during his absence. Turner has been the primary goalkeeper for Gillingham this season but was sidelined due to injury towards the end of February. He then had to wait over a month before reclaiming his position from experienced goalkeeper Glenn Morris. The Gillingham goalkeeper returned after a brief hiatus due to injury. Saturday’s game against Barrow resulted in a clean sheet for Turner, marking his 14th clean sheet in 38 appearances. “It’s fantastic to be back on the field;…

Gusts of up to nearly 50mph could batter the county Source link

The frustration experienced by parents globally during their child’s “why?” phase is a topic widely discussed online. Our innate curiosity drives us to seek answers to questions like why the sky is blue or why certain rules exist. As we grow, we develop ways to satisfy our curiosity through learning and technology like Google. However, we’re often encouraged to limit our questioning, though some of us remain naturally curious. As fundraisers, we can leverage the power of “why?” to strengthen our core proposition, or case for support. A robust proposition is crucial in explaining why a donor should support our…

Vote for your standout player in KentOnline’s team of the week. Kudos to Margate winger Jeremiah Pinder, who clinched last week’s poll with 34% of the votes following his goal in a 3-1 triumph against Kingstonian. Take a look at today’s lineup and select your favorite player at the bottom of the page. Dan Colmer delivered a stellar performance as Sevenoaks triumphed over Littlehampton 2-1 in Isthmian South East. Joe Reeves showcased solid defense as Deal secured the Southern Counties East Premier Division title with a 3-1 victory over Lydd. Simon Cooper notched a goal and contributed to Chatham’s clean…