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Generous legacy finally all spent

07 July 2015
Generous legacy finally all spent

Nine years after John Jordan died, the cash he left behind to community causes has at last been given away.

Pub serves up 10 jobs

07 July 2015
Pub serves up 10 jobs

A town-centre boozer has had a £240,000 facelift and is looking for new staff.

The day the music died

04 July 2015
The day the music died

Today marks the end of an era for one town trader.

'I didn't know how to live'

04 July 2015
'I didn't know how to live'

The ongoing story of Emmerdale character Laurel Dingle's battle with alcoholism inspired one Kent woman to come forward. Here's her brave story.

Fun day focusing on the future

03 July 2015
Fun day focusing on the future

Have your say on the way forward for a community centre, which is under threat, while being entertained.

Pedestrian injured after being knocked down

26 June 2015
Pedestrian injured after being knocked down

The air ambulance was called this morning after a woman was struck by a car.

Pair scale UK’s highest peak for charity

26 June 2015
Pair scale UK’s highest peak for charity

Two friends are feeling pleased with themselves after they took on 'the biggest challenge' of their lives in aid of Demelza Hospice Care for Children.

Cancer survivor's latest challenge

24 June 2015
Cancer survivor's latest challenge

A mum of two who beat breast cancer, has recruited colleagues and friends to join on her on a 26-mile sponsored walk.

Council tax confusion resolved

23 June 2015
Council tax confusion resolved

Sonora Fields' residents have finally been told if they fall in or out of a parished area.

Light shone on Swale council's assets

23 June 2015
Light shone on Swale council's assets

A Freedom of Information request has revealed how the local authority tops up its coffers.

Primary completes stunning about-turn

22 June 2015
Primary completes stunning about-turn

A school is celebrating after its dramatic improvements were noted by the schools watchdog.

Good work doesn’t go unnoticed in Ofsted inspection

21 June 2015
Good work doesn’t go unnoticed in Ofsted inspection

In just two years, a primary school has leapt up the school watchdog's ranking system.

Get ready for town centre excitement

20 June 2015
Get ready for town centre excitement

The annual Sittingbourne Carnival will be held today, offering fun for all the family.

Mum's three-year land mystery

19 June 2015
Mum's three-year land mystery

A Sonora Fields' resident is desperate to discover who is responsible for a plot at the bottom of her garden.

Planners throw out gypsy plan

19 June 2015
Planners throw out gypsy plan

A travellers' application in Upchurch has been turned down amid calls for Swale to improve the way it handles such matters.

Mock the Week saved their lives – now they meet the stars

18 June 2015
Mock the Week saved their lives – now they meet the stars

The family who owe their lives to Mock the Week have met the stars of the show at a recording in London.

Doctors' practice reopens after damning report

16 June 2015
Doctors' practice reopens after damning report

Patients are being welcomed back to a medical centre a year after it closed following the retirement of its sole GP.

Search to find borough's best company

14 June 2015
Search to find borough's best company

Does your company have what it takes to win this year's Swale Business Awards?

Cash boost to help pave Olympic path

14 June 2015
Cash boost to help pave Olympic path

Five Swale athletes have benefited from funding for next year's Rio de Janeiro Games.

Help uncover history of lost house

13 June 2015
Help uncover history of lost house

Volunteers are needed to unearth the walls and footings of a building which dates back to the 18th century.

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