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Anger of controversial plan for 580 homes

Anger of controversial plan for 580 homes

Developers have submitted proposals for hundreds of homes which residents say will cause congestion.

Police appeal for witnesses after knife threat

Police appeal for witnesses after knife threat

A man reportedly produced a weapon after bar staff challenged him over counterfeit money.

Boy's football dream comes true

Boy's football dream comes true

Arsenal supporter Luke Allen is counting down the days until he runs out on to the pitch with his beloved team.

Schoolboy's festive spirit

Schoolboy's festive spirit

Eight-year-old raises hundreds of pounds for charity helping injured British soldiers.

Charity income doubles

Charity income doubles

An organisation helping people with serious illnesses has thanked donors for helping to raise £25,000.

Dying mum's cervical screening plea rejected

Dying mum's cervical screening plea rejected

The government has rejected the idea of lowering the cervical cancer screening age - despite pleas from a terminally-ill young mum and an MP.

Snowman enjoys warm welcome

Snowman enjoys warm welcome

Olaf from Frozen was on hand for photos after children from Regis Manor Primary School were invited to a 'hotel complex' for the elderly.

Town's new year jobs boost

Town's new year jobs boost

Budget supermarket Lidl will bring employment to the area when it opens its doors to shoppers in April.

Hospital hosts specialist care service

Hospital hosts specialist care service

Patients with chronic, complex or surgical wounds can now access the advice of an expert thanks to a new medicine centre at Sittingbourne Memorial.

Tattoo artist Alex eyes ink stardom

Tattoo artist Alex eyes ink stardom

A tattoo artist is set to ink the stars after his intricate designs were recognised on a global stage.

Thieves steal church's path

Thieves steal church's path

Senseless thieves swiped an entire path leading to a church - with each slab weighing more than 50lbs.

Baton's journey marks anniversary

Baton's journey marks anniversary

A green and white eight inch stick was transported from Bobbing to Whitstable to celebrate 100 years of the Women's Institute.

Crimmen back at Brickies

Crimmen back at Brickies

Key defender George Crimmen has rejoined Sittingbourne - just days after quitting for Sheppey.

Brickies hoping Ince can end search for goals

Brickies hoping Ince can end search for goals

Sittingbourne have turned to Woodstock’s Brett Ince to help end their goal drought.

Disco dance transports audience back to 1970s

Disco dance transports audience back to 1970s

An 11-year-old girl has triumphed at a national competition.

Bomb squad called after metal detector finds unexploded shell

Bomb squad called after metal detector finds unexploded shell

A Christmas gift certainly went down a bomb for one metal detector.

Curry house 'one of the nation's best'

Curry house 'one of the nation's best'

A Sittingbourne Indian restaurant has been crowned Takeaway of the Year in the south east category of an awards ceremony.

Simple step supports charity

Simple step supports charity

A candlelit walk through the streets of Bobbing helped raise vital funds for Demelza Hospice Care for Children.

Baby rescued from locked vehicle

Baby rescued from locked vehicle

An infant accidentally locked in a car had to be freed by fire services.

Traffic problems after lorry hits pole

Traffic problems after lorry hits pole

The incident on Milton Regis High Street took hours to clear.

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