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Ofsted gives town nursery the nod

Ofsted gives town nursery the nod

As well as marking a landmark birthday, staff and children are celebrating after inspectors gave them the thumbs-up.

Man due in court accused of child rapes

Man due in court accused of child rapes

A man is set to appear in court charged with a dozen counts of child rape and other sex offences.

Group offers country walks and friendship

Group offers country walks and friendship

A group of people have found an active way to make friends – by going on weekly strolls together.

New school additions Maisie and Daisy fit the bill!

New school additions Maisie and Daisy fit the bill!

Children are going quackers over two new additions to Kemsley Primary Academy.

Sports jobs at risk as Swale cuts costs

Sports jobs at risk as Swale cuts costs

Several positions are set to be axed in the council's sports development department.

Bargain hunters flock to nearly-new sale

Bargain hunters flock to nearly-new sale

The National Childbirth Trust is £1,300 better off thanks to charity fundraisers.

Plans to close town's Doubleday Lodge care home

Plans to close town's Doubleday Lodge care home

A consultation has begun on the future of an old people's home used by just three permanent residents.

‘We’ll support you’ pledge for groups facing eviction

‘We’ll support you’ pledge for groups facing eviction

Swale council has vowed to fight KCC's decision to evict voluntary and community groups from Phoenix House next February.

Key witness to fatal crash sought

Key witness to fatal crash sought

Police have released a picture of a car they want to trace as they believe the driver might have vital information about a fatal crash.

Bourne eye further cup progress

Bourne eye further cup progress

Sittingbourne’s new joint-managers are targeting a slice of FA Cup history in their first week in full charge of the Brickies.

Children's hospice's hi-tech gift

Children's hospice's hi-tech gift

Youngsters at Bobbing's Demelza House are using the latest technology to have fun and communicate.

Roving role keeps Games glory fresh for star sportsman

Roving role keeps Games glory fresh for star sportsman

Steve Brown speaks about what he has been up to since he captained the GB wheelchair rugby team at the London Paralympic Games.

Singing out to beat bullies

Singing out to beat bullies

A charity is set to teach school children in Swale how to write songs so they can express their thoughts on bullying and its effects.

Putting on a brave face

Putting on a brave face

To the outside world, Emma Young looks like a healthy young woman, but her life could be cut short at any moment.

Judo star is given a helping hand

Judo star is given a helping hand

Up-and-coming judo star George Cullum has been awarded £1,000 to help fulfil his sporting ambition.

Taylor quits Woodstock

Taylor quits Woodstock

Ben Taylor has walked away from Woodstock Sports after six years as the club's player/manager.

Wyatt and Davis to boss Brickies full time

Wyatt and Davis to boss Brickies full time

Sittingbourne have appointed Matt Wyatt and Nick Davis as their new joint-managers.

Jobs fair aims to tackle borough unemployment

Jobs fair aims to tackle borough unemployment

More than 200 posts will be on offer at a jobs fair being held for the second year.

Group shows you're never too old to surf

Group shows you're never too old to surf

Coffee, computers and companionship is on offer as a group of friends try to become the IT crowd.

Old boy Steve back at Borden for prizegiving

Old boy Steve back at Borden for prizegiving

GB's wheelchair rugby captain returned to his own school to present awards to star pupils.

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