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It's carnival time

It's carnival time

It's hoped hundreds of people will turn out to see the carnival on Saturday.

Swimmer Dylon battles his way to medal

Swimmer Dylon battles his way to medal

Moscow Olympics' gold medalist Duncan Goodhew was on hand to honour a young Murston resident.

Racing buzz beats Corrie chat - Compton

Racing buzz beats Corrie chat - Compton

Benji Compton talks about his career as a hairdresser and why he loves racing for Kent Kings.

Brickies left in league limbo

Brickies left in league limbo

Sittingbourne still have no idea which division they will be playing in next season.

Shakey reveals hospital call drama

Shakey reveals hospital call drama

Shane Byrne was inspired to claim a British Superbike double by a phone call from his sick wife.

Third sighting of missing Matthew Green in New Zealand

Third sighting of missing Matthew Green in New Zealand

Another man has come forward to say he thinks he has seen a Sittingbourne roofer who vanished from his home three years ago.

Tragedy of boy who died when stunt went wrong

Tragedy of boy who died when stunt went wrong

A 12-year-old boy with a keen interest in street magic and knots accidentally hanged himself when an escapology stunt went wrong at his family home.

Where there's pain, there's gain for charity team

Where there's pain, there's gain for charity team

A course designed by special forces' soldiers proved to be the ultimate test for a group of fundraisers.

Inside this week's Sittingbourne News Extra

Inside this week's Sittingbourne News Extra

We've another packed edition this week with top news, sport and leisure from across the greater Sittingbourne area.

Petrol tokens lead to 70 years of bliss

Petrol tokens lead to 70 years of bliss

Bob Bridge and his wife Lily are celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary.

Composer's brave battle to finish concert piece

Composer's brave battle to finish concert piece

A piece of music written by composer John McCabe while battling a brain tumour is set to be played at The Royal Albert Hall next month.

First win for Kent Kings

First win for Kent Kings

Kent Kings finally broke their duck at Central Park on Monday night.

Leisure trust shares £5,000 between local groups

Leisure trust shares £5,000 between local groups

Sport clubs which use Sittingbourne and Sheppey's leisure centres have received a cash boost.

School fete doubles its money

School fete doubles its money

Crowds flocked to a town primary school to enjoy the fun at its annual fundraising fete.

Baldock injury adds to Kings' woes

Baldock injury adds to Kings' woes

A broken collarbone for Kent Kings’ Mark Baldock piled on the misery for the Sittingbourne-based team.

Byrne pulls clear in the standings after win double

Byrne pulls clear in the standings after win double

Shane Byrne opened up a 30-point lead in the British Superbike Championship after a double triumph at Knockhill on Sunday.

Councillor's call for more parish and town councils

Councillor's call for more parish and town councils

Sittingbourne and Sheerness could end up with their own town councils, if Swale's new cabinet member for localism has his way.

Goodman's good turn at children's hospice.

Goodman's good turn at children's hospice.

Celebrity TV judges Len Goodman and Robin Cousins visited Bobbing's Demelza Hospice Care for Children for the charity's 15th anniversary celebrations.

Chance for budding film-makers to show their movies

Chance for budding film-makers to show their movies

This year's Swale Film Festival will include a special awards section when it is held in September.

Pair charged as police target vehicle crime

Pair charged as police target vehicle crime

Two men are to appear in court following a police crackdown on burglary and motor vehicle crime.

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