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Trucker overcomes injuries to tackle toughest of treks

17 December 2017
Trucker overcomes injuries to tackle toughest of treks

A lorry driver who feared he would never walk properly again after an accident at work is gearing up for the ride of his life.

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Molly is perfect companion for dementia patients

16 December 2017
Molly is perfect companion for dementia patients

Molly the therapy dog has been regularly volunteering at a specialist Sittingbourne care facility for three years.

Results of retail park naming poll announced

15 December 2017
Results of retail park naming poll announced

The first section set to open as part of Sittingbourne's £57 million regeneration has been given a name.

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Burst main causes traffic problems

15 December 2017
Burst main causes traffic problems

A burst water main is creating traffic in Halfway.

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Girl captures the spirit of Christmas

15 December 2017
Girl captures the spirit of Christmas

A nine-year-old girl has already sent more than 100 Christmas cards to lonely people and children with autism as she spreads some festive cheer.

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New road layout signals beginning of regeneration

14 December 2017
New road layout signals beginning of regeneration

The first set of works as part of Sittingbourne’s £57 million regeneration have been completed.

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Grieving family's nightmare as car ploughs into uninsured home

13 December 2017
Grieving family's nightmare as car ploughs into uninsured home

A family struck by a series of tragedies describe their nightmare after a stolen car crashed into their home, leaving them with a huge repair bill.

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Burger chain returns to town

12 December 2017
Burger chain returns to town

Burger lovers will not have long to wait for Wimpy to re-open in Sittingbourne with the restaurant due to open its doors in the High Street next week.

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£26,000 fund will open up wood for new activities

11 December 2017
£26,000 fund will open up wood for new activities

It is hoped a natural “oasis” in Sittingbourne will be enjoyed by more visitors after it received a funding boost of more than £25,000.

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Firefighters tackle lorry blaze

11 December 2017
Firefighters tackle lorry blaze

Crews spent an hour fighting a fire which destroyed a lorry at a busy junction.

An inconvenience truth: Hopes for store dashed

07 December 2017
An inconvenience truth: Hopes for store dashed

People’s hopes of having a shop they were promised before buying their homes were dashed following a government ruling.

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Power outage affects homes

06 December 2017
Power outage affects homes

As many as 750 homes in parts of Sittingbourne may have been left without power this afternoon.

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Tallest chandelier in Europe?

06 December 2017
Tallest chandelier in Europe?

An 11-metre ornament built by a Kent company is the crowning glory of a multi-million-pound hotel refurbishment.

Club welcomes visitors as it celebrates milestone

02 December 2017
Club welcomes visitors as it celebrates milestone

Anyone who wants to see what this historic Kent club is like beyond the doors is being welcomed to take a peak inside.

Discount store to host bargains day at grand opening

02 December 2017
Discount store to host bargains day at grand opening

Discount chain Poundstretcher has confirmed it will be opening a branch next year, creating 25 jobs.

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Tyres dumped from moving vehicle

01 December 2017
Tyres dumped from moving vehicle

A truck has been caught on camera dumping dozens of tyres while driving down a countryside road.

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'I can now brush my hair'

01 December 2017
'I can now brush my hair'

A teenage girl with severe mobility problems has been given a new lease of life thanks to a robotic arm.

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Dozens of jobs on the line

30 November 2017
Dozens of jobs on the line

More than 70 employees have been told their jobs are under threat after a company announced it intends to close a Kent branch.

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Club faces ruin after thieves steal tractor

30 November 2017
Club faces ruin after thieves steal tractor

A club claims it could be left financially crippled after thieves swiped a tractor and equipment from a container.

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Long queues on link road

29 November 2017
Long queues on link road

There are reports a collapsed manhole cover is causing traffic chaos in Sittingbourne.

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