Jacob Panons

Eastbourne

Journalist, BBC South East at BBC

Journalist at BBC South East. Feel free to send me a message. All views are my own.

Articles

Whitstable fans celebrate 'magical' FA Vase win at Wembley

3 days ago | bbc.com | Jacob Panons

Whitstable win at Wembley is 'absolutely magical'Jacob PanonsBBC News, Wembley StadiumJack Valpy/BBCWhitstable Town beat AFC Whyteleafe 2-1 in extra time to lift the FA VaseFans of Whitstable Town FC have said they could not be prouder after their team lifted the FA Vase for the first time in their history. The Kent side beat AFC Whyteleafe 2-1 at Wembley Stadium in extra time on Sunday in front of thousands of supporters.
Wembley final a 'dream come true'

3 days ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Jacob Panons |South East

Football fans from both Kent and Surrey have said it is exciting to see Whitstable Town FC and AFC Whyteleafe face off in the FA Vase final at Wembley. It is the first time either side have made it to the final of the competition, which is for non-league teams in steps nine and 10 of the English football pyramid. Whitstable supporters Jane and Roy Longhurst said they were "so proud" of their son Matt, who was playing in the game, although they had "absolute goosebumps" ahead of the game.
Whitstable and Whyteleafe fans head to Wembley for FA Vase final

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Panons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, It is the first time either side have made it to the FA Vase finalTens of thousands of fans are travelling from Kent and Surrey to Wembley as Whitstable Town FC and AFC Whyteleafe face off in the FA Vase final. It is the first time either side have made it to the final of the competition, which is for non-league teams in steps nine and 10 of the English football pyramid.
Kent welcomes travelling artwork to celebrate 200 years of RNLI

4 days ago | bbc.com | Jacob Panons

Travelling artwork to honour 200 years of the RNLIJacob PanonsTom CarterThe programme's first location was WhitstableAn art programme that is touring around England and celebrating 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is starting and finishing in Kent. Sea Like a Mirror is a touring programme that is setting up in six lifeboat station towns throughout May and June.
Vape crackdown to be extended to Ashford

5 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Panons

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The second project will inform the development of a national Local Vape Action groupA Kent partnership which aims to tackle vapes being sold illegally and to people who are underage is being extended to a second town in the county. The Local Vape Action (LVA) pilot was launched in Tunbridge Wells in September and brought together Kent County Council, Kent Police and the Independent British Vape Trade Association.
Kent hospice raises £40,000 with annual bluebell walk

5 days ago | bbc.com | Jacob Panons

Hospice raises £40,000 with annual bluebell walkJacob PanonsSteve James PhotograpyRichard Neville (left) walked in memory of his dadA hospice in Kent has raised £40,000 from its annual bluebell walk. Heart of Kent Hospice welcomed 550 walkers of all ages on its six-mile (9.6km) walk which started at Harrietsham Village Hall and went through the North Downs. The Aylesford-based charity said the total could increase to about £45,000 once the final sponsorship money is collected.
Whitstable fans face rail replacement buses for FA Vase final

6 days ago | bbc.com | Jacob Panons

Fans face rail replacement buses for FA Vase finalJacob PanonsGetty ImagesWhitstable Town FC are playing at Wembley Stadium on SundayFootball supporters hoping to travel by train from Kent to London for the FA Vase final are being urged to set off early as replacement buses will be used. On Sunday, Whitstable Town FC are taking on AFC Whyteleafe at 12:15 BST, with up to 10,000 fans expected to cheer on the Kent side at Wembley Stadium.
Dartford centenarian veteran reflects on VE Day anniversary

6 days ago | bbc.com | Jacob Panons

Centenarian veteran reflects on VE Day anniversaryJacob PanonsPhil HarrisonEmily Sinclair/BBCLen Spratt served in the RAF until 1947A 100-year-old RAF veteran from Kent has reflected on his time in the Second World War as the country celebrates Victory in Europe Day. Len Spratt, from Dartford, enlisted in 1943 and served for about four years before returning to civilian life.
Maidstone's underground school tunnels used during World War Two

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Piers Hopkirk |Jacob Panons

Image source, Andrew Marshall/BBCImage caption, The tunnels were rediscovered in the 20th CenturyIn the shadow of Maidstone Grammar School for Girls sits a set of concrete steps built into a grassy mound. It's the only clue to the extraordinary wartime legacy that lies below the ground here.
Dartford centenarian veteran reflects on VE Day anniversary

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Jacob Panons |Phil Harrison

Image source, Emily Sinclair/BBCImage caption, Len Spratt served in the RAF until 1947A 100-year-old RAF veteran from Kent has reflected on his time in the Second World War as the country celebrates Victory in Europe Day. Len Spratt, from Dartford, enlisted in 1943 and served for about four years before returning to civilian life. The former wireless operator air gunner said: "I'm just glad to survive the war and I'm sort of happy the way things are at the moment here in my own personal life.