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‘Years of roadworks have left our attraction at risk’

‘Years of roadworks have left our attraction at risk’

The owner of a heritage railway says signs put up to advertise road closures have lost the business £30,000 to £40,000 just in the last 18 months.

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Shoplifting arrest after charity box and electric toothbrushes swiped

Shoplifting arrest after charity box and electric toothbrushes swiped

Around £650 worth of households items were reportedly stolen from two shops.

Film star gives foster children masterclass at famous studios

Film star gives foster children masterclass at famous studios

Saltburn star Barry Keoghan has given an acting masterclass to a group of young people in foster care.

Boy George impersonator organises bike ride in memory of Hairy Biker friend

Boy George impersonator organises bike ride in memory of Hairy Biker friend

A former Boy George impersonator and friend of Dave Myers has organised a bike ride in his memory from his cafe.

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Final spot at stake for home hopes

Final spot at stake for home hopes

Five runners are flying the flag for Kent in this weekend’s Silver Salver Semi-Finals at Central Park.

I’m here to win the league

I’m here to win the league

Alkeo Bani has set his sights firmly on winning the league after joining Sittingbourne.

‘I tried to cancel my gym membership and they sent the debt collectors after me'

‘I tried to cancel my gym membership and they sent the debt collectors after me'

A frustrated mum is being chased by debt collectors due to an unpaid swimming membership she claims she cancelled months ago.

Attempted murder charge after pedestrian ‘deliberately’ hit by car

Attempted murder charge after pedestrian ‘deliberately’ hit by car

A woman has been charged with attempted murder after it is alleged she intentionally struck a pedestrian on a roundabout.

Man charged after £1,000 of goods stolen from shops

Man charged after £1,000 of goods stolen from shops

A 52-year-old man has appeared in court accused of stealing medicinal products, clothing and cleaning items from several stores.

Delight as popular barber’s shop returns after a year

Delight as popular barber’s shop returns after a year

A village’s only barber’s which was forced to shut so its premises could be turned into flats has reopened.

Historic high street pub up for sale

Historic high street pub up for sale

A Grade II listed town centre pub is on the market.

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Man in hospital after being hit by car at busy roundabout

Man in hospital after being hit by car at busy roundabout

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on a busy roundabout in the early hours.

Quest for Silver lining begins

Quest for Silver lining begins

There’s £12,500 up for grabs as the richest sprint competition in UK greyhound racing - the Silver Salver - returns to the county this weekend.

Signings delight Maxwell

Signings delight Maxwell

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell couldn’t be happier with his latest recruits.

300 homes plan deferred over GP fears

300 homes plan deferred over GP fears

The building of a controversial development in a village without a GP has been delayed due to fears for people's access to health care.

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Teacher posted about cocaine habit on Snapchat

Teacher posted about cocaine habit on Snapchat

A teacher has been banned from the profession after admitting to posting on Snapchat about taking cocaine.

‘We sincerely apologise, the inconvenience is far worse than we expected’

‘We sincerely apologise, the inconvenience is far worse than we expected’

Council chiefs have apologised to thousands of residents affected by an ongoing waste fiasco after a new bins contractor took over the service.

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Drink drive arrest after crash involving police car

Drink drive arrest after crash involving police car

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a police car crashed during a blue light response.

Church which could be turned into house to be sold at auction

Church which could be turned into house to be sold at auction

A place of worship that has planning permission to be converted into a house is set to be sold at auction for more than £300,000.

Part of A2 to close again for emergency gas works

Part of A2 to close again for emergency gas works

One of the main routes in and out of a town will be closed yet again by a gas company.

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