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Kings' Morley shows impressive form

Kings' Morley shows impressive form

Ben Morley claimed a career-best maximum as depleted Kent Kings beat Mildenhall Fen Tigers on Bank Holiday Monday.

Byrne has Superbike one-two

Byrne has Superbike one-two

Shane Byrne’s perfect start to the British Superbike season ended at Oulton Park – but it was still a good weekend for the three-time champion.

A day on the tiles marks milestone at retirement homes

A day on the tiles marks milestone at retirement homes

The final roof tile was placed on a £7.8 million town development during a special ceremony.

New building for school thanks to grant funding

New building for school thanks to grant funding

The second phase of Fulston Manor's revamp is set to go ahead after £3.7 million was allocated.

Former teacher in ‘homework’ fight to save old courthouse

Former teacher in ‘homework’ fight to save old courthouse

One of the borough's most prominent figures is continuing his fight to save a landmark building being turned into housing.

Who's a naughty boy, then? Foul-mouthed parrot flees home

Who's a naughty boy, then? Foul-mouthed parrot flees home

A search mission has been launched to find a foul-mouthed parrot - who shouts abuse at his owner and other pets - missing from home.

Doran aims to rule the world

Doran aims to rule the world

A rallycross star from Sittingbourne aims to win the sport's first-ever world championship this season... but it will be a tough task.

Man hurt in town centre crash

Man hurt in town centre crash

A biker is believed to have been badly injured in a smash with a car in a town centre.

Taylor's Brickies future in doubt

Taylor's Brickies future in doubt

Joint-managers Matt Wyatt and Nick Davis are staying at Sittingbourne – but top scorer Joe Taylor could be on his way.

Woman taken to hospital after crash

Woman taken to hospital after crash

Firefighters used hydraulic cutting equipment to free a woman trapped in a car after a crash.

Pony left with hooves looking like 'Arabian slippers'

Pony left with hooves looking like 'Arabian slippers'

A Shetland pony was left with hooves so severely overgrown they were curling up at the ends like Arabian slippers.

Have-a-go hero lands shoplifter behind bars

Have-a-go hero lands shoplifter behind bars

Hero Mike Stubbs only went into a shop for some water... and ended up chasing and grabbing a fleeing shoplifter.

Parents win review into acne drug after son's death

Parents win review into acne drug after son's death

A couple have claimed 'a small victory' after the government announced a review into a controversial drug they blame for their son's death.

A taste of life as a Naval reserve

A taste of life as a Naval reserve

Able seaman Stephen Baalham from Sittingbourne helped raise awareness of what the Royal Navy service has to offer as part of a recruitment drive.

Boost for landmark hall project

Boost for landmark hall project

Dreams of opening Milton Regis Court Hall as a museum are a step closer to reality after a group set up to restore the building gained charity status.

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

Witnesses are being urged to come forward following an accident involving a push bike and a car in Wormshill.

Football fan's 'unforgettable experience'

Football fan's 'unforgettable experience'

Liam Donovan is on a high after he got the chance to play on the hallowed turf of Wembley in a team managed by a soccer legend.

Fisheries boss murderer to be jailed for life

Fisheries boss murderer to be jailed for life

A man who held a long-standing grudge against a fisheries boss is to be jailed after blasting the ex-firefighter in a brutal shooting.

Mum-of-nine who sparked council house outrage pregnant with twins

Mum-of-nine who sparked council house outrage pregnant with twins

A mother-of-nine who caused outrage when she demanded a bigger council house has revealed she is pregnant again... with twins.

Drop by to get your health MoT

Drop by to get your health MoT

Free health checks are being offered to shoppers in Sittingbourne town centre today.

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