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Mouthwatering macaroons win the day

Mouthwatering macaroons win the day

To raise awareness of mental health issues, a group of woman got together in a fund-raising bake-off contest.

Youth started blaze because he was happier in prison

Youth started blaze because he was happier in prison

A 20-year-old was so desperate to get back behind bars, he lit a fire in Sittingborne High Street and waited to be arrested.

Project gets off to flying start in shopping centre

Project gets off to flying start in shopping centre

The organisers of a community arts scheme say they are delighted with how it is going.

Tributes paid to village primary school teacher

Tributes paid to village primary school teacher

A special assembly is to be held to honour Iwade school's Belinda Gaiger who has died.

Burglars take car after stealing keys

Burglars take car after stealing keys

A Fiat Punto features in the latest News Extra list of burglaries and break-ins from across the area.

Former driver's big truck send off

Former driver's big truck send off

The family of a Teynham man hired a Kenworth American Big Rig to take him to his final resting place.

Terror of post office owner held up by masked raider with gun

Terror of post office owner held up by masked raider with gun

A post office owner has today told of the moment he pleaded with an armed robber when he pointed a gun at him in a terrifying raid.

Double signing bolsters Brickies' engine room

Double signing bolsters Brickies' engine room

Sittingbourne joint-manager Matt Wyatt has boosted his squad with two new midfielders.

Hotel stay and Jag ride for brave Emma

Hotel stay and Jag ride for brave Emma

A mum who has a brain tumour has ticked off two activities from a dream list of things to do.

Latest 'Monty' survey report released

Latest 'Monty' survey report released

The results of tests carried out on the stricken SS Richard Montgomery munitions ship have been published.

Road-users see red as bikers create huge poppy

 Road-users see red as bikers create huge poppy

Three local bikers rode around the M25 to help create the worlds biggest "poppy".

TV joins hunt for missing man

TV joins hunt for missing man

Missing Sittingbourne man Matthew Green will feature on a national television programme which is due to air tonight.

'Ugly' man stole sick woman's purse in shop

'Ugly' man stole sick woman's purse in shop

Police are hoping CCTV will help them catch a man who stole the purse of an ill woman he was pretending to help.

Women's group reminds people to honour war dead

Women's group reminds people to honour war dead

Members of a knit and natter group did their bit to remember the region's fallen by hanging a poppy garland in the window of the town's library.

Heart skips a beat as cancer lad meets hero

Heart skips a beat as cancer lad meets hero

Plucky Luca Ascheri has double reason to celebrate after meeting Olly Murs and getting a special pair of glasses donated.

Community hub revamp after £10k grant

Community hub revamp after £10k grant

Teynham Community Hall has gone green after energy-saving improvements were made thanks to a cash donation.

Litter Angels spread their wings in anti-rubbish mission

Litter Angels spread their wings in anti-rubbish mission

Kemsley residents were joined by charity members in clearing garbage from their neighbourhood.

Leading scorers' return gives Brickies selection dilemma

Leading scorers' return gives Brickies selection dilemma

A first away win since January has left Sittingbourne joint-managers Matt Wyatt and Nick Davis facing their biggest decision since taking charge.

Details of this weekend's remembrance services

Details of this weekend's remembrance services

People across the greater Sittingbourne area will honour those who have served in the armed forces on Sunday.

VIP guest rolls up with Sea Cadets

VIP guest rolls up with Sea Cadets

A top county figure has praised the work of the town's popular Sea Cadets unit.

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