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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Kent builders say isolation impacts mental health in construction
Kent tradespeople say feelings of loneliness at work are impacting their mental construction workers on average take their own lives each working day and mental health issues are around four times as prevalent in the industry than the general population, according to mental health charity Mates in a carpenter from Medway, said tradespeople face multiple pressures including poor weather, tool theft and told BBC Radio Kent that construction was "unforgiving" and "brutal", and there were "clearly issues" within the industry. Tony Steel, operations director at construction charity Band of Builders, said people in the industry "put our own stigma in place". "People think that if you talk about mental health you are showing a weakness and it isn't a weakness at all," he Steel told BBC Radio Kent that mental ill-health is "no different to having a sprained ankle" and people can get help to charity boss said construction was "an amazing, fantastic industry" that he encourages people to join, and his organisation was offering a "support network for people, should they need it". Banter 'very important' Isle of Sheppey bricklayer Tom Hutchinson, who typically works with his brother, said work was "definitely more boring" on jobs where he works and his brother talk about mental health "more than most" but when working alone on smaller jobs or due to holidays "that's obviously not there"."Banter and things like that are very important, and it is quite social," Mr Hutchinson to Mr Steel, solo tradespeople might have "no interaction" if working said: "If they're starting to experience depression there's just no-one that can spot the signs." Matt from Medway said feelings of isolation could extend to busy construction sites too due to financial pressures, tight schedules and a lack of the "camaraderie that there used to be".The carpenter added: "If you work in an office or if there's time where things are a little bit more quiet, people have a cup of tea, have a conversation."On the site it's noisy. You're here, there and everywhere. There's not that period where people can actually sit and talk." If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this story, support and advice is available via BBC Action Line
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Love Island star Dani Dyer marries West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen
Former Love Island star Dani Dyer has married West Ham United and England footballer Jarrod Bowen at an outdoor ceremony. Dyer is best known for winning the fourth season of the ITV reality dating show in 2018 with Jack Finchman, and is the daughter of EastEnders star Danny Dyer. Sharing the news on Instagram on Saturday, Dyer shared a photograph of the pair holding hands as they walked down the aisle with the caption, 'The Bowen's'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ♡ Dani Dyer ♡ (@danidyerxx) In May 2023, Dyer gave birth to their twins, Summer and Star, and in July of last year the couple announced the news of their engagement with an Instagram post captioned 'us forever' alongside a ring emoji. She also shares a child, Santiago – who she calls Santi, with her ex-Sammy Kimmence, who she dated before appearing on Love Island and after her split from Finchman. Dyer later separated from Kimmence, who was jailed for three-and-a-half years in 2021 for defrauding two pensioners out of more than £34,000. The reality star also appeared on Channel 4 entertainment programme Celebrity Gogglebox alongside her soap actor father. In 2021, she made an appearance on EastEnders as a pregnant taxi driver, Jeanette, who picked up her father's character, Mick Carter, from Albert Square. She is set to feature in a new Sky TV series alongside her father as the pair invest in and run their own caravan park on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent – titled The Dyers' Caravan Park.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Historic seaside town named cheapest place to live in Kent with award-winning pub and very famous ex-local
A HISTORIC seaside town has been named the cheapest place to live in Kent. Queenborough, on the Isle of Sheppey, is the cheapest place to buy a home in Kent, according to new data. 3 3 Homes in the ME11 postcode area sold for an average of £224,167 each over the last 12 months to the end of February. This average is less than any other postcode in the county with at least 20 sales over the past year. The figures, which were released by the Land Registry, show that the lowest house prices in Kent include Queenborough and Rushenden. The town of Queenborough is located just two miles from Sheerness and is known for its rich history. In the town, visitors will find numerous heritage buildings and a small church, which was built at the end of the 14th century. The harbour is home to a number of fishing boats where a small market takes place every second Saturday from 10am to 3pm, during the summer season. The town even has a micropub in the town called The Admiral's Arm. The award-winning pub even has a tapas restaurant next door, although you can also order a pizza there. This was likely named after Admiral Lord Nelson who was rumoured to have learned many of his sailing skills nearby. He also lived in Queenborough with his mistress Lady Hamilton. Inside the stunning Gold Caravan at Haven Kent Coast including ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe It is also home to Queenborough Castle, built during the Hundred Years' War in the 1300s. It was thought to have inspired Henry VII's Deal Castle and Walmer Castle. Dover follows behind Queensborough, with houses selling for £234,660 in average in the CT17 postcode. Westgate-on-sea (CT8) followed with homes selling for £263,493 on average and then Chatham (ME4) was next, with the average home selling for £269,836. Houses in Ramsgate (CT11) cost slightly more with the average home selling for £276,858. The are of Riverhead had the highest average sale price across Kent, with the average home selling for £869,163 in the TN13 postcode area. Other expensive areas in Kent included Langton Green, Penshurst, Cudham and Orpington. Last year, Sevenoaks topped the Times' best places to live in south east England listing and was noted for being a great spot for commuters heading into the capital. Also in Kent, a 'Royal' English town with one of the UK's fanciest Wetherspoons, was named as one of the top places to live in the UK. Plus, the trendy English town home to 'national treasure' beach lido is crowned BEST seaside spot to move to in UK. 3 House prices in Kent All the postcode areas in Kent: ME11 (Queenborough): £224,167 CT17 (Dover): £234,660 CT8 (Westgate-on-sea): £263,493 ME4 (Chatham): £269,836 CT11 (Ramsgate): £276,858 ME12 (Isle Of Sheppey): £288,588 CT12 (Minster): £294,374 CT16 (Dover): £295,335 ME7 (Gillingham): £296,56 CT20 (Central Folkestone): £296,850 ME6 (Snodland): £299,676 DA9 (Greenhithe): £300,955 ME10 (Sittingbourne): £304,182 CT9 (Margate): £306,607 CT19 (Central Folkestone): £308,620 ME5 (Walderslade): £311,784 TN23 (Ashford): £315,347 DA11 (Gravesend): £319,971 TN24 (Ashford): £325,428 ME2 (Strood): £327,532 ME1 (Rochester): £328,146 CT7 (Birchington): £328,558 TN28 (New Romney): £331,912 TN29 (Lydd): £332,150 CT1 (Canterbury): £333,795 CT6 (Herne Bay): £340,325 DA10 (Swanscombe): £343,788 DA12 (Gravesend): £345,299 CT13 (Sandwich): £347,796 ME8 (Rainham): £348,199 ME15 (Bearsted): £356,296 ME16 (Barming): £356,401 CT14 (Deal): £362,162 DA1 (Dartford): £362,526 CT2 (Sturry): £366,492 ME13 (Faversham): £371,328 ME14 (Maidstone): £373,237 ME3 (Rochester): £385,072 ME9 (Sittingbourne): £388,518 ME20 (Aylesford): £390,796 DA4 (Dartford): £395,679 CT10 (Pysons Road Industrial Estate): £399,920 BR8 (Swanley): £401,929 TN9 (Tonbridge): £405,260 CT3 (Canterbury): £406,861 CT21 (Hythe): £411,331 CT18 (Hawkinge): £411,612 CT15 (Dover): £415,667 DA2 (Dartford): £421,353 TN25 (Challock): £452,184 ME17 (Hollingbourne): £452,224 TN12 (Paddock Wood): £456,992 CT5 (Whitstable): £466,243 TN27 (Headcorn): £480,248 TN1 (Royal Tunbridge Wells): £482,983 ME18 (Maidstone): £483,545 CT4 (Canterbury): £501,831 TN10 (Tonbridge): £502,411 TN8 (Edenbridge): £503,034 ME19 (West Malling): £503,335 TN26 (Bethersden): £503,336 TN30 (Tenterden): £505,565 DA3 (Longfield): £514,858 TN2 (Royal Tunbridge Wells): £528,456 TN16 (Biggin Hill): £535,635 TN4 (Rusthall): £543,046 DA13 (Meopham): £550,369 TN17 (Cranbrook): £551,471 TN18 (Hawkhurst): £554,042 DA5 (Bexley): £566,539 TN15 (Ightham): £581,205 BR6 (Orpington): £604,481 TN14 (Cudham): £635,825 TN11 (Penshurst): £642,976 TN3 (Langton Green): £742,464 TN13 (Riverhead): £869,163
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside Dani and Danny Dyer's seaside park as he promises to 'bring caravan holidays back'
Danny Dyer and daughter, Dani Dyer, have given fans a glimpse of their latest exciting project. The enterprising pair are set to manage their very own caravan park on Kent's Isle of Sheppey. They're filming their journey at the Priory Hill & Nutts Farm Holiday Park for a new Sky TV series, 'The Dyers' Caravan Park'. The Priory Hill & Nutts Farm is less than 50 miles from London and sits on the edge of Leysdown Beach. It hosts events for members ranging from live cabarets to quiz nights and bingo evenings. On its website the park says: 'We have two caravan parks, both of which have views of the stunning Leysdown coastline, one of which offers direct access to the shoreline. 'Our touring park also boasts views towards the coast. The adjoining spacious fields of the coastal area are a a treat for enthusiastic walkers and energetic children alike.' Danny, who recently starred in Disney's Rivals, has tried his hand at everything from mowing the grass to maintenance work for the series. On the Table Manners podcast, Danny revealed that the job is part of his mission to 'bring caravan holidays back'. He said: 'Nostalgia is important for me. Every holiday, I used to go to Canvey Island at a place called Thorney Bay Beach Camp. 'My whole family were together, no phones, no laptops - it was the 80s. We used to hook up for a week, walk along the sea wall, do crabbing, go to the arcades and have a bit of candy floss. 'I used to think it was like Disney World. Now, I want to bring caravan holidays back. Mine is in Leysdown in Kent. 'The caravans are all static ones, it's got some charm about it - but it does need a lick of paint.' The star admitted that many young people think caravan holidays are uncool and said he's going to try to 'make it cool again'. Danny recently revealed his surprising new career venture outside of his acting career, saying he was inspired by Jeremy Clarkson's farm. Appearing on a recent episode of The Jonathan Ross Show, Danny told the host: 'I'm going to invest some dough into a caravan site. 'I went to caravans on my holiday as a kid - Canvey Island. Caravans are a thing for me, it's very much about nostalgia. 'I seen Jeremy Clarkson is cracking on with his farm so I'm going to try and run a caravan site and bring back the British holidays.' The series will see the fan favourite pair take on the project on the Isle Of Sheppey. In a trailer for the new show, Danny joked: 'So Clarkson's got his farm. Richard Hammond has his workshop, f*****g about in there. 'If Jamie Oliver can save school dinners then I think I want to bring back the caravan holiday. Why the f**k can't I save the British holiday?' As Dani asks how he is going to do it, he explained: 'Well I can chuck my face on it, chuck a few quid at it and try and make it cool again? 'It could be a complete f*****g failure and I could be talking complete f****g b****s.' Sky explains that the father and daughter duo will be 'on a mission to bring back the Great British holiday in suitably chaotic fashion' for their TV series. 'Trying to breathe new life into the caravan industry, the Dyers have their work cut out for them as they invest their time and money into this once-great institution,' says Sky. Dani adds: 'My dad wants to get involved in the caravan park and I'm all in: I love a caravan, so why not? 'My dad is a very friendly person - he's good at bringing everyone in - but has he got what it takes to make a success of this?' Sky warns the pair's mission is unlikely to be plain sailing with the Dyers facing everything from 'dodgy plumbing' to 'demanding punters'. A release date for The Dyers' Caravan Park is yet to be announced but it will be available to watch on Sky Max and to stream on NOW.
