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'I can’t understand why they have to alienate the public'

'I can’t understand why they have to alienate the public'

The chairman of Swale council's planning committee has questioned why some travellers don't follow rules and guidelines.

Popular village pub put up for sale

Popular village pub put up for sale

The landlords of Rodmersham's Fruiterers Arms are calling time on their period in charge.

Town prepares for Xmas launch

Town prepares for Xmas launch

Sittingbourne's town centre will be a hive of activity on Saturday as crowds flock to a festive fair and lights switch on.

Shopping centre bosses appalled at fake filthy toilet picture

Shopping centre bosses appalled at fake filthy toilet picture

A disgusting image of a disabled toilet splattered in faeces has been posted on a spoof shopping centre Facebook page. WARNING: Graphic image.

Horror as mum finds needle in baby milk

Horror as mum finds needle in baby milk

An investigation has been launched after a new mother found a sewing needle in formula milk she was preparing for her six-week-old daughter.

Brickies get the message

Brickies get the message

Sittingbourne's players responded in style to joint-manager Matt Wyatt's call to be more ruthless with a 4-2 win at Ramsgate on Tuesday night.

Listing could help save old pub for use by community

Listing could help save old pub for use by community

A disused boozer has become the first in the borough to benefit from a council protection scheme.

Mum calls for road safety measures

Mum calls for road safety measures

The latest crash on the A249 has led to an Iwade mum renewing her calls for a review of safety on the road.

Former Bank of England governor and ex-KCC chairman dies

Former Bank of England governor and ex-KCC chairman dies

Tributes are today being paid to well-known Kent figure Lord Kingsdown who has died, aged 86.

Scouts' wartime inspiration at heritage centre

Scouts' wartime inspiration at heritage centre

Two Scouts were invested inside a Second World War Anderson Shelter.

Charity takes important message into primary

Charity takes important message into primary

School children used song as a way to discuss bullying and its effects.

'Thanks for saving my life'

'Thanks for saving my life'

A heart attack victim has personally thanked the ambulance crew who rushed to her aid.

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in A249 crash

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in A249 crash

A 43-year-old man is being treated in a London hospital after a rush-hour accident.

TV show’s appeal for Matthew attracts 2.5m viewers

TV show’s appeal for Matthew attracts 2.5m viewers

The parents of a missing town roofer say they have been given new hope he might be found.

Homes demolished after subsidence on trouble-hit estate

Homes demolished after subsidence on trouble-hit estate

Families are being forced to move out of their homes as they're demolished and rebuilt... after subsidence in dozens of new houses.

Injured cyclist in 'stable' condition

Injured cyclist in 'stable' condition

A man who suffered head injuries after colliding with a 4x4 this morning, is responding to treatment.

Memories of tragic day, 50 years on

Memories of tragic day, 50 years on

Prominent people have been remembering where they were when they heard US President John F Kennedy had been shot.

Firms and groups boosted by Swale plan

Firms and groups boosted by Swale plan

Council chiefs are moving to ensure that borough funds are spent on local services.

Huge support for shop owner held up by armed raider

Huge support for shop owner held up by armed raider

Big-hearted villagers have rallied round a terrified Post Office owner by acting as bodyguards every night since he was held up by an armed raider.

Cyber firm honours the Doctor

Cyber firm honours the Doctor

A mother and artist is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who by launching a new online business based on the Time Lord.

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