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Rugby star returns to his roots

05 July 2015
Rugby star returns to his roots

International flanker Hayden Thompson-Stringer will be in town next weekend to attend a special sports fundraiser.

Big bird on loose could be Jimmy

02 July 2015
Big bird on loose could be Jimmy

A bird which has caused panic among motorists could be Jimmy - an emu who likes nothing better than pecking on car windows for a treat.

Alert after man tries to lure boy into van

02 July 2015
Alert after man tries to lure boy into van

Police are investigating after a van driver tried to lure a young boy away from a play area.

'This is the stupidest, most reckless driving I’ve ever seen'

01 July 2015
'This is the stupidest, most reckless driving I’ve ever seen'

A driver has been filmed narrowly missing a group of pedestrians as he overtakes on the wrong side of the road.

World record breaker's 20-mile long knitting

29 June 2015
World record breaker's 20-mile long knitting

At 20 miles long, this world champion knitter's creation is quite a yarn.

Great-uncle’s life revealed in book of remembrance

28 June 2015
Great-uncle’s life revealed in book of remembrance

An article in the Sittingbourne News Extra has once again led to someone discovering a missing piece of their family history.

Young girls to hit the airwaves

28 June 2015
Young girls to hit the airwaves

Primary school pupils were given the chance to put their voices on a radio advert to be aired across Kent.

Pillar of community and local sports scene dies aged 84

27 June 2015
Pillar of community and local sports scene dies aged 84

A funeral service is to be held for a talented footballer and champion darts player who passed away this month.

Waterloo fair to mark battle

27 June 2015
Waterloo fair to mark battle

Food and craft stalls, reenactments and general merriment today on Sittingbourne High Street to mark anniversary of famous battle.

Jobless total falls by more than 700

27 June 2015
Jobless total falls by more than 700

There has been a mixed response to news the area's unemployment rate has reduced massively since January.

Battle to get train service back on track

26 June 2015
Battle to get train service back on track

Villagers are lobbying Southeastern to overturn cuts to their train service.

U-turn over parking fine scheme

25 June 2015
U-turn over parking fine scheme

A company has scrapped plans to make residents on a housing estate pay to park outside their homes.

'My horror as men try to snatch my child'

24 June 2015
'My horror as men try to snatch my child'

A mum has told of her nightmare after three men allegedly tried to snatch her nine-year-old in a park - before 'exposing themselves' to others.

Fire cuts off power to hundreds of homes

24 June 2015
Fire cuts off power to hundreds of homes

Police close roads and divert traffic after a blaze at an electricity sub-station fire.

Blaze breaks out in first-floor bedroom

19 June 2015
Blaze breaks out in first-floor bedroom

Firefighters attended the incident in a residential street this afternoon.

Men arrested after young girls flashed in park

19 June 2015
Men arrested after young girls flashed in park

Three men are in custody after reportedly exposing themselves to a group of children.

Teenager slams vile racist grafitti in park

18 June 2015
Teenager slams vile racist grafitti in park

A teenager has called for a police investigation after various racist and xenophobic slogans were painted in a park popular with families.

School's stranger danger warning over 'suspicious' cyclist

17 June 2015
School's stranger danger warning over 'suspicious' cyclist

A village primary school has sent out letters after concerns were raised about a mystery cyclist lurking around the site.

Star baker set to judge national competition

16 June 2015
Star baker set to judge national competition

A top baking blogger will join the judging panel in the search to find the best biscuit design to be sold at ASDA.

Primary school celebrates momentous anniversary

16 June 2015
Primary school celebrates momentous anniversary

Pupils and teachers from the school's five decade history celebrated its birthday with dancing, drama and, of course, a huge cake.

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