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Patients arrive to find under-fire GP surgery shut

03 July 2014
Patients arrive to find under-fire GP surgery shut

Health bosses say they hope to see a doctor's practice re-open soon after ill people were sent miles away for treatment.

Petition started to save old courthouse

02 July 2014
Petition started to save old courthouse

More than 170 people have signed a petition to prevent the former magistrates' building from being demolished.

A car journey back in time is an internet sensation

02 July 2014
A car journey back in time is an internet sensation

Dave Gower's home video of a drive through Sittingbourne in 1984 has attracted thousands of YouTube hits.

Ancient meeting place may have been found on building site

02 July 2014
Ancient meeting place may have been found on building site

Archaeologists are looking into the possibility that builders have unearthed a bronze age henge.

Flash dancers mob visitors

01 July 2014
Flash dancers mob visitors

A “flash mob” dance was among the highlights of St George’s Primary School fete on Saturday.

Greggstival 2014 is declared a great success

30 June 2014
Greggstival 2014 is declared a great success

An event organised in memory of a tragic dad who died of an undiagnosed heart condition, raised vital funds for a good cause.

Heritage hope for important town building

29 June 2014
Heritage hope for important town building

A former mayor has stepped up his battle to preserve the former magistrates' court.

'Suspicious' blaze ruins 1,500 tonnes of straw in Sheppey field

29 June 2014
'Suspicious' blaze ruins 1,500 tonnes of straw in Sheppey field

Twenty Kent firefighters battled flames through the night in a 'suspicious' blaze where 1,500 tonnes of straw was ruined in a Sheppey field.

Fast food restaurant evacuated during fire

25 June 2014
Fast food restaurant evacuated during fire

A blaze at a Sittingbourne restaurant forced diners from the premises.

Young artist bags a great prize

22 June 2014
Young artist bags a great prize

A South Avenue juniors' pupil won her school a prize with a fun design explaining why she loves Sittingbourne.

Best sporting youngsters given chance to aim high

20 June 2014
Best sporting youngsters given chance to aim high

Nine youngsters were the lucky recipients of grants from the Swale Youth Development Fund.

GP to leave surgery after inspection reveals serious failings

19 June 2014
GP to leave surgery after inspection reveals serious failings

A long-serving GP is to leave his practice after inspectors slammed it for a series of failings in a damning report, it has emerged.

Superfan's chance meeting with World Cup star Eto'o

18 June 2014
Superfan's chance meeting with World Cup star Eto'o

A Kent superfan's World Cup experience in Brazil was boosted after a chance encounter with Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o.

Parade ready to roll into town this weekend

17 June 2014
Parade ready to roll into town this weekend

Despite fears a lack of stewards could put paid to this year's festivities, it's all systems go on Saturday for Sittingbourne Carnival.

GP hopes to turn round surgery

16 June 2014
GP hopes to turn round surgery

A new doctor has been appointed to take over at a troubled health centre.

Builder Terry prepares for rumble in the jungle

14 June 2014
Builder Terry prepares for rumble in the jungle

Ahead of tonight's key clash with Italy, an England fanatic has flown into the Amazon rain forest to back our boys.

Man in hospital after throat stabbing

13 June 2014
Man in hospital after throat stabbing

A man is recovering in hospital after suffering a stab wound to the throat in a suspected domestic incident.

Patients 'at risk' as serious failings revealed in surgery inspection

11 June 2014
Patients 'at risk' as serious failings revealed in surgery inspection

A snap inspection of a doctor's surgery sparked by safety concerns has revealed "unacceptable levels of risk" to patients.

Appeal to blow whistle on vandals at play area

11 June 2014
Appeal to blow whistle on vandals at play area

Used condoms, glass and waste have been found at a recently opened children's area.

Red and white army off to follow England's boys in Brazil

10 June 2014
Red and white army off to follow England's boys in Brazil

As Kent gets in samba spirit for the World Cup, super fans from across the county are heading to Brazil for the four-yearly festival of football.

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