Andrew Bruce

1 week ago | kentsportsnews.com | Andrew Bruce

Midfielder Bradley Dack has signed a new one-year deal with Gillingham which will keep him at MEMS Priestfield Stadium until the summer of 2026. The attacking midfielder, who returned to the Gills for a second spell last summer, made 20 appearances in all competitions last term, scoring a dramatic winner at home to MK Dons on April 12 to extend the club’s unbeaten run under Gareth Ainsworth.

2 weeks ago | kentsportsnews.com | Andrew Bruce

Gareth Ainsworth has made his first signing as Gillingham manager with the capture of Sebastian Palmer-Houlden from Bristol City. The 21-year-old striker arrives at MEMS Priestfield Stadium on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Seb has been at Ashton Gate since he was eight years old but made his competitive debut while on loan at Yeovil in the National League in February 2023. The following season he spent on loan with Newport County, scoring nine times in 42 appearances.

2 weeks ago | kentsportsnews.com | Andrew Bruce

Two branch managers from Wards Estate Agents are taking on a 24-hour darts challenge to raise funds for Kent-based children’s charity Tree of Hope. Paul Jordan, who lives in Herne Bay and is branch manager at Herne Bay and Graham Goodsell, who lives in Gillingham and is branch manager at Faversham, will be taking on the 24-hour challenge starting at 8pm on Friday.

2 weeks ago | newcastleworld.com | Andrew Bruce

North East planning specialist Hedley Planning continues to achieve strong growth for its renewable energy services after securing approval for a new wind turbine scheme. Plans by the Northumberland firm will see the current wind turbine on farmland in a Nottinghamshire village, which had suffered storm damage earlier in the year and was no longer capable of generating energy, replaced with a three-bladed Vestas V47 (68.5m tip height).

2 weeks ago | reviewob.com | Andrew Bruce

Creating a highly profitable opticalBy Andrew Bruce, LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSAMay 21, 2025As someone who has spent decades in the optical industry, I have seen firsthand how the right layout and product selection can dramatically boost sales and enhance patient satisfaction. Here are insights into the essential features of a successful optical, the impact of layout changes, and how these elements can lead to increased profitability.