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Lessons take on new dimension

04 April 2015
Lessons take on new dimension

Pupils learn about dozens of villagers who died in the First World War.

Samaritan to the rescue of mum on bus

03 April 2015
Samaritan to the rescue of mum on bus

A woman is appealing for her knight on shiny mobility scooter to reveal himself so she can thank him personally for helping her and her two children.

Experts dismiss cyclist's shocking claims

03 April 2015
Experts dismiss cyclist's shocking claims

A report has concluded electricity pylons in Iwade are not dangerous to the public despite complaints.

Catamavan is making waves

02 April 2015
Catamavan is making waves

The mystery behind a bizarre hybrid of a caravan and a boat has been solved - we talk to its creator.

Builders lay down regeneration markers

31 March 2015
Builders lay down regeneration markers

Billboards featuring the words “It’s Here” have appeared at sites earmarked for development as part of the £100 million project.

Drug gang hid £24m of cocaine in fake bananas

31 March 2015
Drug gang hid £24m of cocaine in fake bananas

Three members of a Columbian drugs gang who smuggled £24 million of cocaine into the country in fake bananas have been jailed for a total of 59 years.

Surgery opens after six years

30 March 2015
Surgery opens after six years

A health centre which has been in temporary cabins since 2008, has opened its doors in a permanent location.

TV star serves up support for £1.15m college

29 March 2015
TV star serves up support for £1.15m college

Gregg Wallace, presenter of the BBC show MasterChef, is backing plans for a new training facility which will house a state-of-the-art kitchen.

Pupil's winning way with words

28 March 2015
Pupil's winning way with words

Joshua Bass's limerick about a soldier secured him a hi-tech prize in a competition.

Fury over vandals’ attack on park dragon sculpture

28 March 2015
Fury over vandals’ attack on park dragon sculpture

People have expressed their outrage after vandals tried to set fire to a wooden sculpture at a popular tourist attraction before taking a saw to it.

End of the road for vital route?

23 March 2015
End of the road for vital route?

There are fears the Northern Relief Road won't be completed after it was omitted from a plan to relieve pressure on the borough's roads.

Free school plan refused for second time

21 March 2015
Free school plan refused for second time

Two mums who want to set up a school in Swale for children with autism, say they are disappointed their application has been turned down again.

Wheels in motion for skatepark dream

21 March 2015
Wheels in motion for skatepark dream

A group which is raising money to build a skateboard and BMX park has been given a major cash boost.

Heart tests to save lives

20 March 2015
Heart tests to save lives

A two-day screening programme was held at Westlands School in memory of a former student, who died suddenly.

GP plans to break down barriers

15 March 2015
GP plans to break down barriers

The Governing body of the Swale Clinical Commissioning Group has appointed a new official.

Smile... you're on litterbug camera!

14 March 2015
Smile... you're on litterbug camera!

Litter droppers and those who don't clear up after their dogs could soon star in their own 'movie'... and land themselves with an £80 penalty.

Community rallies after charity theft

12 March 2015
Community rallies after charity theft

An animal welfare organisation has been overwhelmed by donations after it emerged a volunteer had stolen money.

Seeing red in aid of Comic Relief

10 March 2015
Seeing red in aid of Comic Relief

The staff at Sittingbourne Specsavers donned some very silly specs.

Sports star tours housing complex

09 March 2015
Sports star tours housing complex

A wheelchair rugby player has officially launched a £7.8m development suitable for people who need care.

Footage emerges of celebrity visit

07 March 2015
Footage emerges of celebrity visit

A popular TV presenter came to Sittingbourne to surprise well-known town figure the Whistling Postman Dale Howting.

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