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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.

Firm's recruitment drive after contract boost

Firm's recruitment drive after contract boost

The largest independently-owned heating company in the county is looking for workers after winning a share of £400m of contracts.

Henley triumphs in all-Kent final to claim British title

Henley triumphs in all-Kent final to claim British title

Highsted Grammar School student Amelia Henley won an all-Kent final to become the British under-17 national squash champion.

Care home to undergo £5m transformation

Care home to undergo £5m transformation

Investors in an ethical bank will raise money for a social care provider aiming to build a new dementia home.

Woman cashier targeted by hooded raider

Woman cashier targeted by hooded raider

A shop worker has been left traumatised after a hooded man sprayed her with what is believed to have been pepper spray in raid.

Pub to change to supermarket

Pub to change to supermarket

Twenty new jobs are to be created in Sittingbourne when a former pub becomes a supermarket.

The dramatic true story of David’s time in Colombia

The dramatic true story of David’s time in Colombia

One man’s terrifying journey across Latin America has been published in paperback and produced as a version for Kindle for the UK and US markets.

Teenager’s little gem of a business

Teenager’s little gem of a business

A teenage entrepreneur from Sittingbourne is quids in thanks to her sparkling new hobby.

Hair-raising antics mark Care Week

Hair-raising antics mark Care Week

Hospice Care Week was marked by staff at Demelza House sporting different hairstyles.

Free parking could be perfect gift for traders

 Free parking could be perfect gift for traders

Shoppers will be able to park for free at certain times in a Swale council bid to boost Christmas trade.

'Right let's get this sorted'

'Right let's get this sorted'

Bob Locke talks about his battle against breast cancer to help raise awareness of the condition which is usually associated with women.

Fury as councillors move 150 miles away but still claim allowances

Fury as councillors move 150 miles away but still claim allowances

A couple are under pressure to resign as councillors after moving to the other end of the country - but still claiming allowances of almost £10,000.

Wyatt won't state the obvious

Wyatt won't state the obvious

Matt Wyatt fears constant talk of Sittingbourne’s poor away record will make players anxious.

Decision delayed in move to demolish flats

Decision delayed in move to demolish flats

Plans to knock down East Street's Plaza Court have been dealt a setback after councillors ordered a parking review.

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