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Big win for Kings

Big win for Kings

Kent Kings set a club record 11 heat maximums in a crushing National League victory over Scunthorpe Stags.

Man to be released from hospital after tractor accident

Man to be released from hospital after tractor accident

A man run over by a farm tractor is set to be released from hospital, his wife has revealed.

Pictured: Moment man talked down from roof after stand-off

Pictured: Moment man talked down from roof after stand-off

A young man involved in a rooftop stand-off with police for four hours has been talked down.

OAP's mission to restore military graves

OAP's mission to restore military graves

A 75-year-old man is working hard to tidy up the resting places of former town servicemen.

Shakey's podium treble

Shakey's podium treble

Shane Byrne was satisfied with three podium finishes from the British Superbike triple header at Oulton Park.

Parts of Sittingbourne flooded after thunder and rain

Parts of Sittingbourne flooded after thunder and rain

Parts of Sittingbourne have been affected by flooding as another storm hit the town this morning.

Surgery’s closure leaves struggling shops ‘desperate’

Surgery’s closure leaves struggling shops ‘desperate’

The closure of Lakeside Medical Centre has left two businessmen fearing for their futures.

No more going around in circles at junction

No more going around in circles at junction

After years of confusion, motorists are finally being pointed in the right direction around a traffic island.

Dog found stabbed

Dog found stabbed

The RSPC is investigating after a Staffordshire terrier was discovered tied to railings with a suspected stab wound.

Pub chain’s £1.5m plan for old courthouse

Pub chain’s £1.5m plan for old courthouse

In a surprise move, JD Wetherspoon has announced it has bought one of the town's landmark buildings.

Injured teen taken to London hospital after 'stabbing'

Injured teen taken to London hospital after 'stabbing'

A 17-year-old has been taken to hospital with chest injuries after what's believed to have been a stabbing.

Appeal after crash on M2

Appeal after crash on M2

Witnesses are being sought after two people were hurt in a crash on the M2 involving a BMW and a horse box.

Kings up to third

Kings up to third

Kent Kings climbed to third place in the National League with a 56-36 home victory over Stoke Potters on Monday night.

Byrne settles for second best

Byrne settles for second best

Shane Byrne finished runner-up in both British Superbike races at Thruxton on Sunday.

‘I’m a typical matron, but not quite a dragon’

‘I’m a typical matron, but not quite a dragon’

Linda Nurden, who works at Sittingbourne and Sheppey hospitals, talks about why she believes nursing is still a great profession.

Sporting programme given a boost

Sporting programme given a boost

Swale Youth Action is putting on more activities for youngsters as part of its holiday programme thanks to a cash donation.

Gypsy site to have another static caravan

Gypsy site to have another static caravan

Plans for an additional caravan at a site in Upchurch have been approved by Swale council.

Tragedy of carnival queen remembered 50 years on

Tragedy of carnival queen remembered 50 years on

Upchurch is set to remember the late Barbara Webb who was killed when she fell from her float after a procession in 1964.

Investigation under way after fire

Investigation under way after fire

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a building near Sittingbourne.

Homes developer has let us down, claim villagers

Homes developer has let us down, claim villagers

A complaint has been lodged with Swale council about a housing developer breaching planning conditions while building new homes in Iwade.

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