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Woman, 93, brands attacker 'scoundrel'

Woman, 93, brands attacker 'scoundrel'

An elderly woman attacked and robbed by a fake window cleaner in her home of 44 years has described him as a "scoundrel".

Noise complaints spark pub review

Noise complaints spark pub review

The landlord of a town pub says his business will be at risk if he loses his entertainment licence.

Tribute to caring Salvation Army Major

Tribute to caring Salvation Army Major

Major David Ramsay, 59, of Milton Salvation Army, passed away at his home in Hobart Gardens, Sittingbourne on Friday.

More water pollution checks after inferno

More water pollution checks after inferno

Environment Agency officials are continuing to analyse water supplies near a recycling plant devastated by a huge blaze more than three weeks ago.

Bourne staying put

Bourne staying put

Sittingbourne Football Club will be playing in Ryman League, Division 1 South next season.

Man murdered partner's son in stabbing at flats

Man murdered partner's son in stabbing at flats

A man is facing life behind bars after today being convicted of murdering his partner's son - as it emerged he was already a convicted killer.

Leisure centre's new doors for disabled

Leisure centre's new doors for disabled

Changes are to be made at Swallows leisure centre to help make it user-friendly for disabled people.

Memories group appeals for volunteers

Memories group appeals for volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help with an ambitious plan to record people’s memories of the town.

School parking block leads to child safety fears

School parking block leads to child safety fears

Concerns have been raised about the safety of children when a school’s parking arrangement comes to an end.

Kings claim first win

Kings claim first win

Kent Kings are celebrating their first-ever National League victory after beating Buxton Hitmen 55-38 at Central Park on Monday night.

Jury considers verdict in Teynham murder case

Jury considers verdict in Teynham murder case

A jury was today due to consider its verdict after a man suffered fatal stab wounds on New Year's Day.

Complaints about noise could cost business

Complaints about noise could cost business

A town pub's entertainment licence is set to be reviewed following complaints about noise levels.

Man dies eight days after being hit by car

Man dies eight days after being hit by car

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Polish man who was hit by a car in Sittingbourne died from injuries.

Fake window cleaner robs 93-year-old

Fake window cleaner robs 93-year-old

Detectives are hunting this man after a man pretending to be a window cleaner burst into her home before attacking her and grabbing her purse.

‘I couldn’t have asked for a better send off’

 ‘I couldn’t have asked for a better send off’

Borden Grammar School has said a sad farewell to head teacher Harold Vafeas. He has retired early due to ill health.

Super slimmer sheds 13st in under a year

Super slimmer sheds 13st in under a year

Martin Howard says his life has changed completely after shedding the pounds.

Teenager is set to win footpath battle

 Teenager is set to win footpath battle

Laurence Marshall's campaign to get a path installed along a busy lane is a step closer to becoming a reality.

Five children freed from locked cars

Five children freed from locked cars

Firefighters are warning parents to be vigilant after they were called to to five cases of children trapped inside locked cars.

Free parking for shoppers?

Free parking for shoppers?

Labour councillors are pushing for free parking to be introduced in Swale's three town centres on Saturdays.

'I didn't see him injured': Man denies stabbing partner's son at flats

'I didn't see him injured': Man denies stabbing partner's son at flats

A man who denies murdering his partner's son has told jurors he didn't even realise he had been stabbed when trouble erupted early on New Year's Day.

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