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Council urged to use savings to fund by-election

18 March 2014
Council urged to use savings to fund by-election

Calls have been made for Swale council to dip into its financial reserves and hold a public vote to oust two "absent" councillors.

Conman told people his mum has been in accident

18 March 2014
Conman told people his mum has been in accident

A fraudster who preyed on the kindness of strangers has been sent to prison.

Concrete firm announces job losses

16 March 2014
Concrete firm announces job losses

The future of 70 workers hangs in the balance after Milton Pipes announces it will shut its factory in the summer.

Day in the TV spotlight for boy racer Alfie

15 March 2014
Day in the TV spotlight for boy racer Alfie

A Fulston Manor School student featured in a TV show about banging racing.

Chipped Chippy not so rusty after epic trip

13 March 2014
Chipped Chippy not so rusty after epic trip

A delighted pet owner has been reunited with his Jack Russell, six months after it went missing.

Suicide fears after council phone rant

12 March 2014
Suicide fears after council phone rant

Police were scrambled to check on a businessman - when he asked a council worker if he should kill himself in a phone rant about planning permission.

Former magistrates' court could be replaced with housing

12 March 2014
Former magistrates' court could be replaced with housing

Ambitious plans to demolish the town’s landmark courthouse and build a three-storey accommodation block in its place have been revealed.

Co-op store latest victim of spate of burglaries

11 March 2014
Co-op store latest victim of spate of burglaries

Cigarettes were taken from a Co-op shop as burglars continue to target homes and businesses across the town.

New episode for High Street Cinema

11 March 2014
New episode for High Street Cinema

A new tenant is being sought for the upper area of the town's old cinema.

Van plunges into huge 'sinkhole'

10 March 2014
Van plunges into huge 'sinkhole'

A reversing van has fallen into the latest huge hole to open up in a Kent street after the road surface collapsed.

Awards for free school mums

09 March 2014
Awards for free school mums

The work of two woman trying to set up a specialist school has been recognised.

Dogs win people’s hearts during supermarket visit

07 March 2014
Dogs win people’s hearts during supermarket visit

Shoppers helped to raise pounds for hounds when a canine charity brought its message to town.

Prime spots among auction lots

06 March 2014
Prime spots among auction lots

Planning permission has been granted for a town centre housing development.

Selfless act saves cousin's life

05 March 2014
Selfless act saves cousin's life

Nick Smith says he can't thank his cousin Jane Johnson enough after she agreed to be a living organ donor.

Warning after two schoolgirls approached by suspicious man

04 March 2014
Warning after two schoolgirls approached by suspicious man

A school has issued a warning after two girls were approached by a suspicious man - amid fears pupils are befriending strangers on social media.

Awards competition now open for business entries

04 March 2014
Awards competition now open for business entries

The 2014 Swale Business Awards are now open for entries and organisers hope this year will be bigger and better than before.

Tools and copper stolen in another week of thefts

02 March 2014
Tools and copper stolen in another week of thefts

The total number of burglaries and attempted break-ins reported to the News Extra has passed 520.

Young riders enjoy horse event fun

02 March 2014
Young riders enjoy horse event fun

Members of an after-school pony club took part in a contest at Whiteleaf Stables in Teynham.

Call centre staff's great Response for charity

01 March 2014
Call centre staff's great Response for charity

Donation calls for this month's Sport Relief will be taken by workers at a Kent Science Park-based firm.

Council loses town centre flats conversion appeal

01 March 2014
Council loses town centre flats conversion appeal

A former kitchen showroom is to be revamped into a residential property despite councillors giving it the thumbs down.

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