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It's like I'm the David Beckham of burgers!

It's like I'm the David Beckham of burgers!

A mum who designed a limited edition McDonald's menu item has spoken about her surprise at people's reaction.

Brickies keen to confirm new boss

Brickies keen to confirm new boss

Sittingbourne want a new manager in place by the weekend after an FA Trophy nightmare at Horsham.

Girls' silence proves golden for charity

Girls' silence proves golden for charity

Five friends thought of a quiet way to raise money for a good cause.

New website backs the 'good for business' message

New website backs the 'good for business' message

A website launched by Swale council was previewed at the North Kent B2B Exhibition.

Brothers jailed after veteran, 101, has war medals stolen

Brothers jailed after veteran, 101, has war medals stolen

Two 'callous' brothers are behind bars after they were caught red-handed with the war medals of a centenarian hero.

New initiative launched to get young people into work

New initiative launched to get young people into work

Talent Match South East was set-up by Sittingbourne's Job Centre Plus to help people aged 18-24 find jobs.

Team discovers miles of forgotten First World War trenches

Team discovers miles of forgotten First World War trenches

Kent County Council's Defence of Swale project uncovered the trenches and made a number of other exciting discoveries.

Couple bring pub back to life

Couple bring pub back to life

A much-loved pub will throw open its doors again after closing five months ago.

Byrne wins BSB crown

Byrne wins BSB crown

Shane Byrne has won the British Superbike Championship for a record fourth time.

Green light for houses to be built in village

Green light for houses to be built in village

A controversial application to build 14 new homes in Newington has been given the go-ahead.

Thieves raid allotments for third time

Thieves raid allotments for third time

Owners demand action after several buildings were damaged and items stolen during an overnight break-in.

Drunk arrested after abusing staff and passengers

Drunk arrested after abusing staff and passengers

There were delays on the line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness as police were called to Kemsley station this morning.

Town shop going for a song

Town shop going for a song

The owners of Sittingbourne's only music store have put their business up for sale as they plan to retire.

Man suffers chest wound after street stabbing

Man suffers chest wound after street stabbing

A victim has been taken to a London hospital by air ambulance this morning following a knife attack.

Second time lucky for school bid?

Second time lucky for school bid?

Another application has been put forward by two town mums to set up a free school in Swale for children with autism.

One of police's 'most wanted' found dead

One of police's 'most wanted' found dead

A man whose decomposed body was discovered in undergrowth has been identified as a 37-year-old wanted for questioning by detectives.

Hundreds support speedway plea

Hundreds support speedway plea

More than 400 people have signed a petition which calls on Swale councillors to reconsider extending speedway race times at Central Park Stadium.

Schools defend toilet breaks rule following backlash from parents

Schools defend toilet breaks rule following backlash from parents

Only youngsters with a doctor’s note about a medical condition can freely go to a supervised toilet block during classes.

Kent Crime Commissioner Ann Barnes to pay a visit

Kent Crime Commissioner Ann Barnes to pay a visit

Mrs Barnes will hold a session at the UKP Leisure Club to give residents the chance to voice any concerns they may have about crime

McDonald's adds Kent mum's burger to menu

McDonald's adds Kent mum's burger to menu

A Kent mum's burger recipe will be added to McDonald's menus across the country this week.

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