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GP to leave surgery after inspection reveals serious failings

GP to leave surgery after inspection reveals serious failings

A long-serving GP is to leave his practice after inspectors slammed it for a series of failings in a damning report, it has emerged.

Harris replaced by Kings

Harris replaced by Kings

Kent Kings have dropped Great Britain Youth rider Luke Harris.

Superfan's chance meeting with World Cup star Eto'o

Superfan's chance meeting with World Cup star Eto'o

A Kent superfan's World Cup experience in Brazil was boosted after a chance encounter with Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o.

Byrne dedicates win to fallen friends

Byrne dedicates win to fallen friends

Shane Byrne dedicated part one of his latest win double to two riders killed in road racing.

Fire horror father’s fear for son after 'arson' attack

Fire horror father’s fear for son after 'arson' attack

A father has hailed his neighbours as heroes after he and his son were trapped in their flat in a suspected arson attack.

Parade ready to roll into town this weekend

Parade ready to roll into town this weekend

Despite fears a lack of stewards could put paid to this year's festivities, it's all systems go on Saturday for Sittingbourne Carnival.

Kings' record night

Kings' record night

Kent Kings claimed their record National League victory by beating Devon Demons 64-28 at Central Park on Monday night.

Kings win pairs bronze

Kings win pairs bronze

Kent Kings took bronze in the National League Pairs Championship at Mildenhall on Sunday.

Byrne clinches Superbike double

Byrne clinches Superbike double

Shane Byrne claimed his second British Superbike Championship double of the season at Snetterton on Sunday.

GP hopes to turn round surgery

GP hopes to turn round surgery

A new doctor has been appointed to take over at a troubled health centre.

Homeless man’s effort to turn his life around

Homeless man’s effort to turn his life around

A former labourer who fell on hard times after losing his job, is celebrating after being given a national award.

Builder Terry prepares for rumble in the jungle

Builder Terry prepares for rumble in the jungle

Ahead of tonight's key clash with Italy, an England fanatic has flown into the Amazon rain forest to back our boys.

Village gypsy plan turned down

Village gypsy plan turned down

A councillor has spoken out about gypsy-related planning applications being treated differently to ones from householders.

Man in hospital after throat stabbing

Man in hospital after throat stabbing

A man is recovering in hospital after suffering a stab wound to the throat in a suspected domestic incident.

Group's anger at proposed M2 changes

Group's anger at proposed M2 changes

Plans to build a new junction off the M2 have been slammed by campaigners who think the money can be better spent.

Taylor leaves Brickies

Taylor leaves Brickies

Striker Joe Taylor has revealed on Facebook he is leaving Sittingbourne for Farnborough.

'Revolting' junkie thief stole from woman being sick

'Revolting' junkie thief stole from woman being sick

A thief acted like a "predator" when he stole a grandmother's purse just moments after she was sick.

Village school's damning Ofsted report

Village school's damning Ofsted report

Lynsted and Norton Primary School is holding a meeting tonight for parents after it was rated by the education watchdog as "requiring improvements".

Free school awaiting go ahead

Free school awaiting go ahead

A school for children with autism could be opening in Sittingbourne.

Go ahead given to convert "underused" town centre venue

Go ahead given to convert "underused" town centre venue

Planning permission has been granted to turn Wyvern Hall into a gym.

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