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Kemsley Fields finally set for official opening

07 May 2014
Kemsley Fields finally set for official opening

After years of delay, children will soon be able to use the play area in Kemsley Fields, Sittingbourne.

Apprentice candidate Mona tells of depression hell

07 May 2014
Apprentice candidate Mona tells of depression hell

Divorce, depression and an encounter with Katie Price in a toilet... 'fired' Apprentice star Mona Lewis comes clean.

‘Come and face us’ call to police chief as crime rate rises

06 May 2014
‘Come and face us’ call to police chief as crime rate rises

Cllr Mike Whiting wants answers from Kent police and crime commissioner Ann Barnes about an increase in crime in Sittingbourne and Sheppey.

Sheerness fire being treated as suspicious

03 May 2014
Sheerness fire being treated as suspicious

Police remain at the scene of a fire at a High Street restaurant this morning.

Former teacher in ‘homework’ fight to save old courthouse

03 May 2014
Former teacher in ‘homework’ fight to save old courthouse

One of the borough's most prominent figures is continuing his fight to save a landmark building being turned into housing.

Boost for landmark hall project

27 April 2014
Boost for landmark hall project

Dreams of opening Milton Regis Court Hall as a museum are a step closer to reality after a group set up to restore the building gained charity status.

Disappointment over pathway start

24 April 2014
Disappointment over pathway start

A decision to begin work on a pedestrian walkway along a busy Sittingbourne road has left a councillor feeling underwhelmed.

Family flee fire as battery charger starts bedroom blaze

23 April 2014
Family flee fire as battery charger starts bedroom blaze

A mother and her children are lucky to be alive after a blaze sparked by a toy car's battery charger broke out in the middle of the night.

Poppy seeds to honour the fallen

21 April 2014
Poppy seeds to honour the fallen

A simple gesture with a power message is planned by villagers to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War.

Go-ahead granted to plans to build £300k skate park

18 April 2014
Go-ahead granted to plans to build £300k skate park

Skateboarders have won their long battle to get a major venue for their sport built in the town centre.

Local authority to spend £45,000 on Swale House improvements

17 April 2014
Local authority to spend £45,000 on Swale House improvements

Despite intending to move out of its present HQ as part of the Sittingbourne regeneration, the council is planning a major refit.

Ted sets sights on record with home-spun monster

15 April 2014
Ted sets sights on record with home-spun monster

It might not be everyone's idea of how to spend a couple of hours a day, but one town pensioner has high hopes for his home-based hobby.

Candidate's call for high streets revamp

11 April 2014
Candidate's call for high streets revamp

Labour's parliamentary hopeful Guy Nicholson has outlined ideas to boost Sittingbourne and Sheerness town centres.

Pupils walk 100-miles to raise funds for improved facilities

10 April 2014
Pupils walk 100-miles to raise funds for improved facilities

Youngsters and staff from a town school are enjoying a well-earned rest after a fund-raising trek.

Lib Dem chairman says it's time to decide

08 April 2014
Lib Dem chairman says it's time to decide

Keith Nevols admitted his party is leaving it late to submit a candidate for next year's national vote.

Young family terrified as armed police descend on street

08 April 2014
Young family terrified as armed police descend on street

Terrified children thought armed police were going to shoot them when they descended on a residential road after a hoax call.

Seconds out for punchy new charity record

02 April 2014
Seconds out for punchy new charity record

A dad has waited nearly 60 years to release his first album and has now issued two in 18 months.

Boy injured as metal fence hits his face in play area

01 April 2014
Boy injured as metal fence hits his face in play area

A 10-year-old needed hospital treatment after a metal fence fell and pinned him to the floor at a recreation ground.

‘Midlife crisis’ prompts siblings’ marathon ride

31 March 2014
‘Midlife crisis’ prompts siblings’ marathon ride

Two brothers are getting ready to set off on a 100-mile cycle ride for the Help for Heroes charity.

Charity helps kit school out for start of cricket season

30 March 2014
 Charity helps kit school out for start of cricket season

A Sittingbourne school is gearing up for summer with the arrival of new cricket equipment.

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