Robert Barman

1 week ago | kentonline.co.uk | Robert Barman

As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War, here we use modern-day technology to tell the story of the conflict and its impact on the county, year by year, through these remarkable images. 1939War was declared on Germany at the start of September 1939. People in Kent had already been busy preparing for the bombardment they would face from Adolf Hitler’s Nazis but life still carried on as normal in many ways.

3 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Robert Barman

Two men have been arrested after a man was injured in a suspected stabbing yesterday afternoon. Police were called at 1.55pm on Easter Sunday to reports of an assault at Chatham Hill, Chatham. A man in his 20s was taken to hospital where officers say he was treated for injuries consistent with stab wounds. Two men, both aged 22, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remain in custody.

1 month ago | kentonline.co.uk | Robert Barman

Police are appealing for help to find a vulnerable missing man from Canterbury. William McGlade, 73, was reported missing at about 6pm on Saturday and is believed to have caught a train to London Bridge. It is not known if he has since returned to Kent or travelled to another location, either in the capital or further north. Officers say Mr McGlade, who uses an electric mobility scooter, may appear confused and in need of important medication.

Jan 19, 2025 | kentonline.co.uk | Robert Barman

Police are appealing for help to find a boy who has gone missing from Dartford. Wayland Barker, aged 13, was last seen yesterday (Saturday) morning. Wayland is 5ft 8ins and has short dark brown hair. He was wearing a black Trapstar tracksuit top and bottoms, a shiny black coat, and black and grey Nike Jordan trainers. He is known to use the train network and has links to Bromley and Orpington, as well as areas around west London including Kensington, Hammersmith and Shepherd’s Bush.

Nov 26, 2024 | lynnnews.co.uk | Robert Barman

If you’ve ever wanted to become a journalist but worry you don’t have the right experience or qualifications, applications are now open for a new scheme that could mark the start of your dream career. Under the Community News Project, you could become a trainee reporter with Iliffe Media, publisher of the Lynn News and newspapers across the UK. Would-be journalists with no previous experience can apply for trainee community reporter jobs in their area.