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‘Reform legislation or suffer more knife crime’, warns MEP

‘Reform legislation or suffer more knife crime’, warns MEP

A leading councillor and criminal barrister has called for changes to the law to tackle knife crime.

Claims of continued illegal waste dumping sparks probe

Claims of continued illegal waste dumping sparks probe

The Environment Agency is investigating claims waste is continuing to be illegally dumped at a farm.

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Pensioner, 90, found after police search

Pensioner, 90, found after police search

A 90-year-old man reported missing leading to a police search has been found.

Hundreds attend town's Pride event

Hundreds attend town's Pride event

Featuring a parade, music and entertainment, the first ever Swale Pride 2019 brought hundreds of people to Faversham.

Station repair work on track

Station repair work on track

The next step of an overhaul of the town’s historic railway station has been revealed.

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Performers aim to make Fringe a cut above the rest

Performers aim to make Fringe a cut above the rest

A performing arts festival featuring more than 40 shows begins this week.

Parliamentary debate over solar farm proposal

Parliamentary debate over solar farm proposal

Action to stop the building of Britain’s biggest solar park on stunning countryside will step up a notch as the campaign is taken to Parliament.

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Flood defences to be strengthened

Flood defences to be strengthened

Defences constructed after town was hit by the worst floods in 60 years are to have remedial work done less than three years after they were built.

Trio's two years of fundraising pays off

Trio's two years of fundraising pays off

Three lucky teenagers have just returned from an "unforgettable experience" in America after two years of fundraising.

Video appearance sparks singer Axel’s charity gig

Video appearance sparks singer Axel’s charity gig

Swedish singer-songwriter Axel Jansson will be playing a one-off charity gig after a local schoolboy appeared in his latest music video.

'The air could fill with toxic gas as far as six miles away'

'The air could fill with toxic gas as far as six miles away'

A fire at a planned solar farm could pose a “significant risk” to the surrounding population, an expert in biochemical engineering has warned.

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Has your child found a book?

Has your child found a book?

A school teacher has been hiding books to get children reading.

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Faversham sign keeper from rivals

Faversham sign keeper from rivals

Faversham Town have made another signing ahead of their season opener against Guernsey.

Man charged with robbing taxi driver

Man charged with robbing taxi driver

A 40-year-old is set to appear in court for allegedly stealing cash from a taxi driver.

Cat rescued with paw 'hanging off'

Cat rescued with paw 'hanging off'

A moggy with his paw "hanging off" has been rescued by an animal charity.

Annual boat race called off

Annual boat race called off

Strong winds have forced organisers to abandon plans for an annual boat race.

Faversham under-23s to get their chance

Faversham under-23s to get their chance

Faversham joint-manager Phil Miles prepared to put his faith in the club's youth.

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Beauty Queen crowned again 30 years after first title

Beauty Queen crowned again 30 years after first title

A mother has won an international beauty pageant 30 years after being crowned Miss Faversham.

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Supermarket to close temporarily

Supermarket to close temporarily

A supermarket will be shutting its doors this week as part of a £1 million refurbishment.

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Fire crews rushed to field blaze

Fire crews rushed to field blaze

Five fire engines were sent to the scene of a field blaze after huge plumes of smoke were seen coming from the site.

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