Home   Sittingbourne   Archive

Sittingbourne news

Emu on the run on country roads

Emu on the run on country roads

A driver spotted an emu roaming in the middle of a country lane.

Former St John Ambulance hub to stay after flat plans quashed

Former St John Ambulance hub to stay after flat plans quashed

An application to transform a former St John Ambulance centre into new apartments has been refused again.

3

Man arrested after punching train staff

Man arrested after punching train staff

Police were called to a railway station after reports of anti-social behaviour.

Title chances written off

Title chances written off

Ryan Maxwell conceded the title after Sittingbourne’s defeat by Ramsgate on New Year’s Day.

Suspect in court after high street robbery

Suspect in court after high street robbery

A suspected robber has appeared in court after a man was stopped and forced to hand over his money.

‘He will be well remembered’

‘He will be well remembered’

The retired owner of a farm shop and fish and chip bar has passed away.

1

Supermarket targeted in ram-raid attack

Supermarket targeted in ram-raid attack

A village shop was reportedly targeted by thieves after they reversed a vehicle into the shop and stole money from its tills.

Co-op shuts after break-in

Co-op shuts after break-in

A Co-op store is closed after being targeted by criminals, with repairs underway to get the store open again.

1

Nappies, food and black bags key contaminators at recycling centres

Nappies, food and black bags key contaminators at recycling centres

Councillors who visited two recycling centres admitted it was an "eye opener" after large amounts of contaminated products were discovered.

4

New defender’s promise

New defender’s promise

There is more to come from new Sittingbourne defender Michael Turner, according to manager Ryan Maxwell.

Maxwell: Ref is the worst I’ve seen

Maxwell: Ref is the worst I’ve seen

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell branded “car-crash” referee Kane Dempster as the worst he’s seen after their derby draw at Sheppey on Boxing Day.

290 home plan for town ‘at bursting point’ back on the table

290 home plan for town ‘at bursting point’ back on the table

Plans for hundreds of new homes on prime agricultural have resurfaced after developers appealed its refusal.

33

The people behind the sound of Christmas

The people behind the sound of Christmas

There’s a band of people who work tirelessly to sound church bells across Kent at Christmas – here’s why they do it.

1

Mystery surrounds pub’s sudden closure

Mystery surrounds pub’s sudden closure

A family-owned pub, formerly used by smugglers, has shut without warning.

8

Robbery suspect charged after high street heist

Robbery suspect charged after high street heist

A 40-year-old man has been charged in connection with an investigation into a robbery at a store.

Disney’s ‘Lightning McQueen’ spotted outside Greggs

Disney’s ‘Lightning McQueen’ spotted outside Greggs

A father-of-five who has painted his car in honour of a Disney favourite was spotted taking it for a spin around the town.

3

Hairy Biker back on the saddle after emotional cancer update

Hairy Biker back on the saddle after emotional cancer update

Chef Dave Myers has updated fans on his health in a Christmas special.

‘Now my abuser is behind bars I can finally enjoy Christmas’

‘Now my abuser is behind bars I can finally enjoy Christmas’

A 23-year-old beauty worker left needing regular cosmetic treatment after suffering abuse at the hands of her former lover has bravely spoken out.

35

Deputy council leader returns after resignation U-turn

Deputy council leader returns after resignation U-turn

A leading council figure has returned to his post just a fortnight after leaving due to an argument about “undemocratic” decision-making.

11

Elderly man threatened with knife in high street robbery

Elderly man threatened with knife in high street robbery

Police are investigating after an elderly man was reportedly threatened with a knife and told to withdraw cash from an ATM.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More