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Travellers move half a mile down the road

Travellers move half a mile down the road

A group of gypsies have pulled up on to privately owned land just days after being evicted from their sixth camp

Shooting victim slams police

Shooting victim slams police

A woman shot in the neck in an air rifle incident claims officers did not do enough to help her after she dialed 999.

Student back home after South Africa charity adventure

Student back home after South Africa charity adventure

Highsted Grammar School pupil Abi Nelson has returned from a "bittersweet" charity adventure.

Happy future begins with a nod to past

Happy future begins with a nod to past

A wedding couple took a step back in time to the middle ages on their big day.

'Diabolical' - Brickies boss Wyatt hits out over state of team's pitch

'Diabolical' - Brickies boss Wyatt hits out over state of team's pitch

Sittingbourne boss Matt Wyatt is looking forward to another away game on Saturday after dubbing his team’s home pitch the worst in the league.

E-fit released after teen stabbed

E-fit released after teen stabbed

Detectives investigating the stabbing of a Maidstone teenager have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to.

MP fights on for removal of roundabout traffic lights

MP fights on for removal of roundabout traffic lights

MP Gordon Henderson’s battle for a trial switch-off of the Stockbury roundabout traffic lights continues.

Woman 'shot' in the neck

Woman 'shot' in the neck

The air ambulance was called after a woman was hit in the neck by a pellet believed to have been shot from an airgun.

Kent MP: 'I'm staying put'

Kent MP: 'I'm staying put'

A Kent Tory MP has again dismissed rumours he's considering defecting to UKIP.

Have your say on multi-screen cinema plan

Have your say on multi-screen cinema plan

People interested in the proposed town centre redevelopment can find out more about it at a series of consultation events, starting on Saturday.

Young riders display saddle skills at show

Young riders display saddle skills at show

Borden Riding School students put on a galloping good public performance at the Sittingbourne centre.

Victim mugged by gang in the street

Victim mugged by gang in the street

A man in his 20s had his bank cards and other items stolen by a group of men in Sittingbourne.

Fury as developer wants to backtrack on housing

Fury as developer wants to backtrack on housing

The firm behind the building of the town's Morrisons' store has applied to change the conditions on which it was given planning permission.

No regrets? Robbie tribute act doesn't entertain

No regrets? Robbie tribute act doesn't entertain

A Robbie Williams tribute act bombed after the singer necked back at least eight pints, swore at the audience and repeated one song THREE times.

Housing decision on hold

Housing decision on hold

A verdict on a controversial 14-home development earmarked for Newington has been delayed for a site visit by Swale's planning committee.

Threat by speedway boss after curfew bid rejected

Threat by speedway boss after curfew bid rejected

A plan to extend speedway race times at Central Park has been refused leading to question marks about the sport's future at the stadium.

Wyatt calms Oystermen rivalry

Wyatt calms Oystermen rivalry

Matt Wyatt has played down the rivalry between high-flying Sittingbourne and Whitstable.

Brothers admit handling former Desert Rat's stolen war medals

Brothers admit handling former Desert Rat's stolen war medals

A 101-year-old former Desert Rat says he is hoping to get on with life after two brothers admitted possessing his stolen war medals.

Cat suffers serious injuries after being 'kicked in the face'

Cat suffers serious injuries after being 'kicked in the face'

A pet cat may be permanently disfigured after a suspected kick in the face left him with horrific injuries.

Slender lead for Kings

Slender lead for Kings

Kent Kings will take a five-point lead into the second leg of their National League play-off semi-final against Coventry Storm.

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