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UFO crash Residents near the site of the long-proposed bypass have reported an unidentified object in a field off the ring road on Wednesday evening, though the council says it has no record of any incident. Several neighbours on the Fenwick Road estate said they heard a low humming noise shortly …
New first-team manager Stourgate Town have confirmed the appointment of a new first-team manager, ending weeks of speculation. Ray Hutchings joins us from fellow Kent Large Moulded Fittings Division 2 side Blackhampton Terriers. Ray has managed for over ten years skilfully guiding teams between …
Stourgate Town Supporters Club has voted Steve Helman the most hated visiting player in the club’s history, ahead of a shortlist of six other long-standing rivals. Supporters Club chairman Dennis Okafor said the result was not close. “It wasn’t even close. Nobody else got a look in. Everyone …
New first-team manager Dunton Town have named Wayne Coulson as their new manager, filling the vacancy left by Colin Pratt’s move to Blackhampton Wanderers earlier today. Coulson departs Stourgate Town after two seasons in charge, having left the club just before the appointment of Ray Hutchings was …
New first-team manager Blackhampton Wanderers have appointed Colin Pratt as their new manager, just hours after Ray Hutchings left the club to take charge at Stourgate Town. Pratt arrives from Dunton Town, where he spent four seasons, and takes over a Blackhampton side still adjusting to life after …
Readers respond to last week’s coverage of the seafront car park consultation. Dear Editor, I was deeply saddened to read your editorial last week [Seafront Car Park It’s a Winner]. My wife and I live in a caravan by the seafront and the last thing we need is a car park. We haven’t even got a car …
Bin collection delayed by one day due to bank holiday. Market’s Tuesday pitch count rises to nineteen stalls. A new stall selling bed valences was added this week. Dog seen on seafront for third day running, no owner identified. Witnesses claim it looked like a dog. The RSPCA have installed their …
On Tuesday morning Maggie Hawkins and Dave Boulder were stood outside Stourgate NHS trust. They have been there for a whole week protesting the hospital’s decision to close its x-ray department. “If we don’t stand up for this, who will?” said Maggie. A spokesman for the hospital, Dave Pearson said …
Traders at Stourgate’s Tuesday and Saturday market have raised objections to a proposed increase in pitch fees. Roy Halls said, ‘I’ve been selling bed valences here since the 60s and my parents did the same. If this 10% increase happens it’ll be the end for me. I only make around 70% profit and I’m …
Stourgate Grammar School has reported its best exam results in a decade. Headmaster Roy Bobby, who took charge of this year’s results day after the retirement of the previous head of upper school, admits the term did not begin well. Mr Bobby had grown to dread results day ever since a former …
Stourgate Town Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday to continue reviewing the long-proposed bypass, marking the twentieth consecutive year the item has appeared on the agenda without further action.
Town’s longest serving player When Ray Barnes first played for Town the Queen was still the Queen and not dead and Morecambe and Wise were the number one TV show. He is Town’s longest serving and - some would say - most average player. We spoke to Ray at a recent trining session at The Warren. Ray …