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Sittingbourne reject Sheppey merger

Sittingbourne reject Sheppey merger

Sittingbourne Rugby Club have rejected the chance to join forces with Swale rivals Sheppey.

Ancient meeting place may have been found on building site

Ancient meeting place may have been found on building site

Archaeologists are looking into the possibility that builders have unearthed a bronze age henge.

Pervert jailed after filming up schoolgirls' skirts

Pervert jailed after filming up schoolgirls' skirts

A sexual predator with a fetish for filming up schoolgirls' skirts is behind bars after arranging to meet youngsters from chatrooms.

Fall sees Kings held

Fall sees Kings held

Stand-in skipper David Mason's exclusion from a final-heat re-run denied Kent Kings the chance to win a National League classic. It ended 45-all.

Man, 21, charged with rape and assaults

Man, 21, charged with rape and assaults

A 21-year-old man is due before magistrates after being charged with rape and a string of assaults.

Meet the moth-er of all insects!

Meet the moth-er of all insects!

This mammoth moth, measuring 10cms in length, had a family puzzling... until they turned to sleuths on Facebook.

Kings keep faith with rookies

Kings keep faith with rookies

Kent Kings will keep faith with rookie reserves Danny Ayres and Jason Garrad.

Byrne extends Superbike lead

Byrne extends Superbike lead

Shane Byrne extended his British Superbike Championship lead with another strong showing at Knockhill on Sunday.

Golfer, 81, on brink

Golfer, 81, on brink

An 81-year-old golfer and her playing partner are on the final leg of a marathon charity challenge.

Greggstival 2014 is declared a great success

Greggstival 2014 is declared a great success

An event organised in memory of a tragic dad who died of an undiagnosed heart condition, raised vital funds for a good cause.

Man charged with exposing himself in public

Man charged with exposing himself in public

A 50-year-old is to appear in court after being arrested by officers investigating reports of a man flashing to strangers.

Heritage hope for important town building

Heritage hope for important town building

A former mayor has stepped up his battle to preserve the former magistrates' court.

Story leaflet warns of poor parking dangers

Story leaflet warns of poor parking dangers

Following a major blaze in Murston, fire crews have been sent out to inform residents of the dangers of bad parking.

League boss slams council's £55k internet plan

League boss slams council's £55k internet plan

A decision to buy new electrical equipment for Swale House which will eventually allow people to watch meetings online, has been criticised.

Relief road next to bottom on growth agency’s to-do list

Relief road next to bottom on growth agency’s to-do list

A top councillor has raised doubts on whether key road projects will receive hoped-for funding.

Invalid car and scooter stolen in night burglary

Invalid car and scooter stolen in night burglary

Thieves are continuing to target homes and outbuildings across the greater Sittingbourne area.

Just two days left to enter Cute Kids 2014

Just two days left to enter Cute Kids 2014

There's some great prizes on offer in this year's Cute Kids contest being held at Morrisons' Sittingbourne and Sheppey stores today and Saturday.

Three to stand trial after medals theft

Three to stand trial after medals theft

Three men are due in court charged with a burglary conspiracy, after a 100-year-old veteran had his war medals stolen.

'Paperweight starts house fire'

'Paperweight starts house fire'

A paperweight left in direct sunlight is believed to be responsible for a blaze that broke out in the bedroom of a terraced house.

Fast food restaurant evacuated during fire

Fast food restaurant evacuated during fire

A blaze at a Sittingbourne restaurant forced diners from the premises.

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