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Dishwasher blaze breaks out while those inside home sleep

Dishwasher blaze breaks out while those inside home sleep

Three fire engines were sent to a property after a dishwasher caught fire in the early hours.

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‘A gut-wrenching bang’: Animal shelter boss tells of crash horror

‘A gut-wrenching bang’: Animal shelter boss tells of crash horror

An animal sanctuary boss described her horror after finding a group of people in a crash outside her site.

Temporary road closure after car fire

Temporary road closure after car fire

Traffic flow was stopped temporarily while emergency crews responded to a convertible Mercedes on fire.

Investigation launched after water main bursts during gas works

Investigation launched after water main bursts during gas works

An investigation is underway after a mains pipe burst, with “thousands of gallons” of water spilling out during emergency gas works.

Coffee roastery finds new home after devastating fire

Coffee roastery finds new home after devastating fire

A family-run business, which was left homeless after a blaze tore through units, has been given some hope after it was offered a temporary home.

Drink-driver jailed over 120mph crash that killed ‘lovely and caring’ flight attendant

Drink-driver jailed over 120mph crash that killed ‘lovely and caring’ flight attendant

A carer who caused a fatal collision on the M2 after speeding and drink-driving has been handed a lengthy prison sentence.

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Trio stay with the Brickies

Trio stay with the Brickies

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell has announced the first three players returning for next season.

Historic fete axed due to grant cuts and rising costs

Historic fete axed due to grant cuts and rising costs

A well-known village fete, which started after the Second World War, has been cancelled due to an increase in costs.

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Trains delayed after fire ‘next to the track’

Trains delayed after fire ‘next to the track’

Rail passengers are facing disruption this afternoon after a fire broke out near the tracks.

Four-star hotel hits market for £6 million as stalwart owner readies for retirement

Four-star hotel hits market for £6 million as stalwart owner readies for retirement

The owner of a prominent hotel and spa is selling up her successful business after more than 35 years as she looks to retire.

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‘I absolutely love football so to lose, it’s a killer”

‘I absolutely love football so to lose, it’s a killer”

Liam Smith says it will take time to get over Sittingbourne’s Isthmian South East play-off final defeat.

Council chiefs take action after caravans arrive at park

Council chiefs take action after caravans arrive at park

Council bosses say they are taking “appropriate action” after more than 12 caravans parked up on a green.

NHS demands £10.8m from developers who want to build 2,500 homes

NHS demands £10.8m from developers who want to build 2,500 homes

The NHS says it will need millions of pounds to upgrade its services to cope with thousands of new residents living in a proposed garden village.

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PD Kit helps track down suspected drink driver

PD Kit helps track down suspected drink driver

A man who was tracked down by a police dog after fleeing the scene of a crash has been arrested.

‘It takes a lot to derail me – this certainly won’t’

‘It takes a lot to derail me – this certainly won’t’

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell has vowed to get back to work after their Isthmian South East play-off final disappointment.

‘We’re going to make it a destination’: Developer’s plans after buying shopping centre for £2.4m

‘We’re going to make it a destination’: Developer’s plans after buying shopping centre for £2.4m

The new owner of a shopping centre has revealed his plans to turn it into a go-to destination.

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‘Shock HMO has destroyed our lives - and we can’t do anything about it’

‘Shock HMO has destroyed our lives - and we can’t do anything about it’

Residents on a busy residential street have spoken of their shock after finding out one of the homes is being converted into a six-bedroom HMO.

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Villagers rally against 100-home plan for orchard

Villagers rally against 100-home plan for orchard

Villagers are rallying against plans to wipe out orchards to build 100 homes, with hundreds signing a petition to stop the development.

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Brickies boss devastated after shoot-out defeat in play-off final

Brickies boss devastated after shoot-out defeat in play-off final

Ryan Maxwell said he was devastated after Sittingbourne’s Isthmian South East play-off final defeat.

New owner’s £720k gamble on landmark town centre pub

New owner’s £720k gamble on landmark town centre pub

A new landlord who refers to himself as ‘The G.O.A.T. entrepreneur’ says he is bringing back the good times to a closed-down pub.

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