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Dog saved by mouth-to-muzzle resuscitation

Dog saved by mouth-to-muzzle resuscitation

A quick-thinking firefighter didn't let a lack of equipment stop him trying to save a dog's life, after it was rescued from a burning house.

Terminally ill mum's delight at wedding offers

Terminally ill mum's delight at wedding offers

A mother stricken with terminal cancer has been flooded with offers to help organise her dream wedding.

Driver accuses Halfords over paint gaffe

Driver accuses Halfords over paint gaffe

A motorist has been left with a multi-coloured car and a £500 repair bill after Halfords allegedly gave her the wrong paint.

Chance to honour borough's unsung heroes

Chance to honour borough's unsung heroes

The organisers of the Volunteer Swale Awards are appealing for the public's help in nominating people who should be recognised.

Mum's heartbreak at last Christmas with sons

Mum's heartbreak at last Christmas with sons

Two young boys are facing a heartbreaking Christmas with the news that their mother may not live to see another one.

Davis to lace up boots again

Davis to lace up boots again

Boss Nick Davis is set to make an emergency appearance for Sittingbourne.

Three dogs and a cat rescued from house fire

Three dogs and a cat rescued from house fire

A dog received oxygen therapy after it was pulled from a burning house.

After the Lord Mayor's Show

After the Lord Mayor's Show

Super-yacht cadet has the honour of taking part in a famous parade through London's streets.

Skate park plans boost

Skate park plans boost

A multinational company has expressed an interest in being part of a £400,000 town project.

High Street shop signs up to crime crackdown scheme

High Street shop signs up to crime crackdown scheme

WHSmith has become the latest store to join the Swale Safe group, which has been remarkably successful.

Woman tells of husband's vile abuse

Woman tells of husband's vile abuse

Victim helped by Swale Action To End Domestic Violence speaks out.

We're in danger if we take too many antibiotics

We're in danger if we take too many antibiotics

People have been warned about the health risks associated with overusing antibiotics.

Possible government cash for nightmare roundabout

Possible government cash for nightmare roundabout

The problem A249 Stockbury roundabout could be in the Chancellor's autumn statement.

The shape of things to come for Swale

The shape of things to come for Swale

People will soon be able to comment on a revised document setting out the borough’s development strategy and planning policies for the next 20 years.

Road closed after gas canister topples from lorry

Road closed after gas canister topples from lorry

Emergency services closed Staplehurst Road this morning.

Postal idea lifts parents’ hopes

Postal idea lifts parents’ hopes

It's hoped a partnership between Royal Mail and the charity Missing People could lead to missing Sittingbourne man Matthew Green being found.

Raiders steal Poppy Appeal cash

Raiders steal Poppy Appeal cash

Pupils and staff at a village school fought back after money raised for the Royal British Legion was taken during a burglary.

Ex-MP may stand for London Mayor

Ex-MP may stand for London Mayor

Former Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Derek Wyatt says he has his sights set on Boris Johnson's job.

Keeper quandary for new boss Davis

Keeper quandary for new boss Davis

Boss Nick Davis is facing his biggest dilemma since taking charge at Sittingbourne.

New beginning for two schools

New beginning for two schools

A ribbon was cut to mark the official amalgamation of two town schools which have also become an academy.

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