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Greggstival 2014 is declared a great success

Greggstival 2014 is declared a great success

An event organised in memory of a tragic dad who died of an undiagnosed heart condition, raised vital funds for a good cause.

Man charged with exposing himself in public

Man charged with exposing himself in public

A 50-year-old is to appear in court after being arrested by officers investigating reports of a man flashing to strangers.

Heritage hope for important town building

Heritage hope for important town building

A former mayor has stepped up his battle to preserve the former magistrates' court.

Story leaflet warns of poor parking dangers

Story leaflet warns of poor parking dangers

Following a major blaze in Murston, fire crews have been sent out to inform residents of the dangers of bad parking.

League boss slams council's £55k internet plan

League boss slams council's £55k internet plan

A decision to buy new electrical equipment for Swale House which will eventually allow people to watch meetings online, has been criticised.

Relief road next to bottom on growth agency’s to-do list

Relief road next to bottom on growth agency’s to-do list

A top councillor has raised doubts on whether key road projects will receive hoped-for funding.

Invalid car and scooter stolen in night burglary

Invalid car and scooter stolen in night burglary

Thieves are continuing to target homes and outbuildings across the greater Sittingbourne area.

Just two days left to enter Cute Kids 2014

Just two days left to enter Cute Kids 2014

There's some great prizes on offer in this year's Cute Kids contest being held at Morrisons' Sittingbourne and Sheppey stores today and Saturday.

Three to stand trial after medals theft

Three to stand trial after medals theft

Three men are due in court charged with a burglary conspiracy, after a 100-year-old veteran had his war medals stolen.

'Paperweight starts house fire'

'Paperweight starts house fire'

A paperweight left in direct sunlight is believed to be responsible for a blaze that broke out in the bedroom of a terraced house.

Fast food restaurant evacuated during fire

Fast food restaurant evacuated during fire

A blaze at a Sittingbourne restaurant forced diners from the premises.

Pub glass attacker with tattooed face is jailed

Pub glass attacker with tattooed face is jailed

A thug who had his face tattooed after his marriage broke up severed an artery when he smashed a glass in a pub customer's face.

Wyatt puts his faith in youth

Wyatt puts his faith in youth

Matt Wyatt has no idea how his young Sittingbourne team will fare next season.

Kings' cup struggle

Kings' cup struggle

Kent Kings' Knockout Cup hopes are in the balance after a 50-40 defeat in the home leg of their quarter-final tie against Stoke Potters.

Fund gives heritage project £3k boost

Fund gives heritage project £3k boost

The dream of restoring a piece of local history to its former glory has taken another step forward.

Young artist bags a great prize

Young artist bags a great prize

A South Avenue juniors' pupil won her school a prize with a fun design explaining why she loves Sittingbourne.

Car hits central reservation after crash on major road

Car hits central reservation after crash on major road

Police are diverting traffic at entrance to Kent town after a two-car smash.

Rods and mini helicopter stolen in burglary at farm

Rods and mini helicopter stolen in burglary at farm

Fishing equipment, a motorcycle and a bike are among the possessions stolen in the latest round of break-ins across the area.

Best sporting youngsters given chance to aim high

Best sporting youngsters given chance to aim high

Nine youngsters were the lucky recipients of grants from the Swale Youth Development Fund.

Primary waits for green light on plan to expand

Primary waits for green light on plan to expand

A village school is looking to increase its capacity by more than 200 children.

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