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Baker Colin to star in Ant and Dec supermarket ads

16 February 2014
Baker Colin to star in Ant and Dec supermarket ads

A Morrisons' worker is to hit the nation's TV screens for a second time.

Accordion saga ends on a happy note

15 February 2014
Accordion saga ends on a happy note

Just days after he offered to give away a vintage instrument, former mayor Peter Morgan was contacted by a keen musician.

Hidden streams unlikely to spring back into life

15 February 2014
Hidden streams unlikely to spring back into life

A local history expert says townspeople should not be too worried about ancient waterways flooding the town centre, despite recent heavy rainfall.

Seven 'illegal immigrants' arrested

14 February 2014
Seven 'illegal immigrants' arrested

Home Office officials are to question seven suspected illegal immigrants arrested near a town centre industrial estate today.

Former landlady Violet still going strong

14 February 2014
Former landlady Violet still going strong

Friends and family gathered round to help one of the borough's most senior citizens celebrate her 103rd birthday.

Pupils pass new exam with flying colours

09 February 2014
Pupils pass new exam with flying colours

A small group of Year 11 students are celebrating after passing a challenging new exam.

Vintage musical instrument goes for a song

08 February 2014
Vintage musical instrument goes for a song

A piano accordion has been snapped up after its owner decided to give it away.

Town woman's African adventure

07 February 2014
Town woman's African adventure

A former Highsted pupil is basking in the glow of a life-changing trip to Nigeria.

Tributes paid following death of popular 38-year-old

05 February 2014
Tributes paid following death of popular 38-year-old

Friends have spoken warmly of a charity skydiver and darts player who died after collapsing outside his workplace.

Nicholson says health cash boost doesn't go far enough

02 February 2014
Nicholson says health cash boost doesn't go far enough

Labour's parliamentary candidate is calling for more NHS money, despite a £3.13m hike in funding.

Rise in charges for memorial benches ‘lacks compassion’

30 January 2014
Rise in charges for memorial benches ‘lacks compassion’

A councillor has branded a decision to increase the price of seafront memorial benches “heartless”.

Keeping it in the family

26 January 2014
Keeping it in the family

England’s future footballing fortunes are in safe hands, if a talented brother and sister fulfil their potential as goalkeepers.

Plans for skatepark ramped up ‘at last’

26 January 2014
Plans for skatepark ramped up ‘at last’

Dreams of building a skatepark in Sittingbourne are a step closer to becoming a reality.

Missing man found safe and well

24 January 2014
Missing man found safe and well

Police confirmed a Sittingbourne man who was reported missing on Wednesday night has returned home.

Health budget gets an extra £3m to tackle deprivation

24 January 2014
Health budget gets an extra £3m to tackle deprivation

The chairman of NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group says she is pleased it has been awarded an extra £3 million to tackle healthcare issues.

Tribute to firefighter who recovered the body of a schoolboy

24 January 2014
Tribute to firefighter who recovered the body of a schoolboy

A former Sittingbourne firefighter will be given a guard of honour at his funeral today in salute of his memorable 25 years with the brigade.

Controversial Valentine's message sends emotions soaring

22 January 2014
Controversial Valentine's message sends emotions soaring

A man who openly declared his love for eastern European women in a shop window says he has been criticised on Facebook for his actions.

Former Borden boy is aiming high for charity

21 January 2014
Former Borden boy is aiming high for charity

Teen student Alastair Rushworth is set to take on Africa's highest mountain in attempt to raise funds for research into meningitis.

Parents put on high alert after girls' stranger ordeal in alleyway

16 January 2014
Parents put on high alert after girls' stranger ordeal in alleyway

Police patrols are being stepped up near two schools today after reports four girls were approached by a man in an alley.

King of the Castle is off to see the world

16 January 2014
King of the Castle is off to see the world

Singers and bands give a popular pub landlord a sensational send-off.

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