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Talented pianist Luther Gorf dies at 103

15 December 2014
Talented pianist Luther Gorf dies at 103

The lifelong Sittingbourne resident once said he believed his longevity was down to his many years as a bachelor.

Commuter troubles highlighted

13 December 2014
Commuter troubles highlighted

New figures show more than half of journeys on a key stretch of the A249 are delayed.

Vandals destroy nursery Christmas lights

11 December 2014
Vandals destroy nursery Christmas lights

Scores of youngsters will miss out once again after after their nursery’s Christmas lights were vandalised for the second year in a row.

Owners devastated after cats shot

11 December 2014
Owners devastated after cats shot

Two women have been left distraught after their cats were shot with air rifles – killing one and leaving another seriously injured.

Krisp business as girls collect plenty of dough

10 December 2014
Krisp business as girls collect plenty of dough

Highsted Grammar School pupils showed entrepreneurial nous when raising charity cash.

Box with a secret and a pop-star name

09 December 2014
Box with a secret and a pop-star name

Auctioneers valuing items at a recent antiques day discovered fakes, mysteries and the penmanship of a music star.

Film featuring Snoop Dogg and Branson in line for Oscar

09 December 2014
Film featuring Snoop Dogg and Branson in line for Oscar

A Kent producer could become the town’s first Academy Award winner after a documentary he worked on was long-listed for an Oscar.

Charity needs £7k to keep community projects running

08 December 2014
Charity needs £7k to keep community projects running

The Sittingbourne branch of the Salvation Army is undertaking a huge fundraising drive.

Patients bite back

06 December 2014
Patients bite back

People with dental emergencies are being turned away from a hospital because of a broken X-ray machine.

Small is beautiful

05 December 2014
Small is beautiful

Fifty independent retailers are given the chance to shine as part of a drive to encourage people to support local shops.

Millions of pounds promised for road improvements

05 December 2014
Millions of pounds promised for road improvements

Stockbury Roundabout is one of a number of key Kent roads and junctions earmarked for investment as part of a £1.4 billion government grant.

Developer denies 'blackmail'

02 December 2014
Developer denies 'blackmail'

There is anger at a firm behind a Morrisons store which has slashed targets to build affordable housing after complaining the deal is "burdensome".

Young mums are first graduates of family skills scheme

30 November 2014
Young mums are first graduates of family skills scheme

A group of mothers have become the first to complete an innovative parenting programme imported from the United States.

Couple take pub from drab to fab

30 November 2014
Couple take pub from drab to fab

The New Inn in Murston has been refurbished by keen new landlords.

Warning on lottery 'win' scam

29 November 2014
Warning on lottery 'win' scam

People in the Sittingbourne area are being send a fake Euromillions win letter

Community centre a step closer

28 November 2014
Community centre a step closer

A planning application has finally been submitted to build a multi-purpose hall on a housing estate.

Patient slams kidney dialysis plan

28 November 2014
Patient slams kidney dialysis plan

Mum of one Sharon Turner says people will die if MPs vote against the life-saving treatment remaining a prescribed NHS treatment.

Candy's sweet double life

27 November 2014
Candy's sweet double life

A former Fulston Manor School student who went on to become an award winning burlesque dancer reveals all.

Driver accuses Halfords over paint gaffe

27 November 2014
Driver accuses Halfords over paint gaffe

A motorist has been left with a multi-coloured car and a £500 repair bill after Halfords allegedly gave her the wrong paint.

Skate park plans boost

24 November 2014
Skate park plans boost

A multinational company has expressed an interest in being part of a £400,000 town project.

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