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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.

Davis linked with Bourne job

Davis linked with Bourne job

Former Sittingbourne joint-manager Nick Davis is among the names being considered to succeed Matt Wyatt.

Flood after water tank and pipe theft

Flood after water tank and pipe theft

A property was damaged after a water tank and copper piping were stolen during a burglary.

Wild time filming at zoo

Wild time filming at zoo

Fulston Manor School student Patrick Cantellow spent the day monkeying around at a zoo after being asked to star in a promotional video.

Robbery case goes to crown court

Robbery case goes to crown court

Two men accused of assaulting a man and taking a quantity of cash have had their case committed to crown court.

Charity stalwart's community celebration

Charity stalwart's community celebration

The town's whistling postman laid on a buffet to thank the public for helping him reach his milestone target.

Town centre transformation plans "still on track"

Town centre transformation plans "still on track"

Top official defends criticism of £60 million regeneration project branded "farcical".

Financial guru praises school children

Financial guru praises school children

Pupils set up community bank as part of project aimed at breaking the cycle of debt.

Pubs given a new lease of life

Pubs given a new lease of life

New landlords keen to put their stamp on popular boozers

Body found: death not suspicious

Body found: death not suspicious

Officers investigating the remains of a man's body found on a building site say they are not treating the death as suspicious.

Dozens of cars targeted by thieves

Dozens of cars targeted by thieves

Cash and satellite navigation systems were stolen during a nine-day crime spree.

No Phone 4u, but here's the bill

No Phone 4u, but here's the bill

A woman has been left paying for a phone she does not have after Phones 4u took it in for repair just days before the company collapsed.

Workman admits charging homeowners £27K for work worth £270

Workman admits charging homeowners £27K for work worth £270

A conman is set to be sentenced after admitting he vastly overcharged people for shoddy work done on their driveways.

No safety issue for overhead powerlines

No safety issue for overhead powerlines

Pylons in Iwade have been declared safe even though a cyclist reportedly receives an electric shock every time she rides near them.

Dunsdon quits Brickies

Dunsdon quits Brickies

Player-of-the-year Nick Dunsdon has had his Sittingbourne contract cancelled by mutual consent - and could link up again with Matt Wyatt.

Snow Queen search as carnival kicks in early

Snow Queen search as carnival kicks in early

A meeting has been held to plot fun Christmas-themed activities for the town centre.

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