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Brickies grounded

Brickies grounded

Air-traffic control issues meant Sittingbourne's trip to Guernsey was postponed, after a near five-hour wait for a flight.

Roadworks could force pub to shut

Roadworks could force pub to shut

A frustrated pub landlord says long-running roadworks are killing his business.

Estate homes were 'built on bog'

Estate homes were 'built on bog'

A former magistrate says she had a feeling there would be trouble ahead for Kemsley Fields' residents.

Students decide on funding for projects

Students decide on funding for projects

Members of the Swale Youth Forum had chance to say where £10,000 of funding went.

Library boost for Great War project

Library boost for Great War project

The people behind a First World War remembrance scheme received personal pictures and mementos when they visited the town.

‘Something has to be done’ to tackle A249 accidents

‘Something has to be done’ to tackle A249 accidents

New calls are being made for changes to the accident-plagued A249 between Stockbury and Detling.

Warning over criminals acting as locksmiths

Warning over criminals acting as locksmiths

Kent police is advising residents of a new trick burglars are using across the area.

Church to open following murder

Church to open following murder

People affected by the death of popular family man and business owner, Steve Langley, are being encouraged to visit a village church this weekend.

Murder accused remanded in custody over shooting death of fisheries boss

Murder accused remanded in custody over shooting death of fisheries boss

A homeless man charged with murdering a fisheries boss found with a gunshot wound to his stomach has appeared in court today.

Brickies flying into the unknown

Brickies flying into the unknown

Boss Matt Wyatt has no idea how Sittingbourne will react when they fly to Guernsey for their next league match.

Meet the mini-moguls!

Meet the mini-moguls!

Are these the UK's youngest entrepreneurs? At just four and seven the sisters trade in goods bought in bulk and seek a return for their 'investors'.

Festive season launch a massive success

Festive season launch a massive success

Organisers and traders say they are delighted with how well Saturday's fair and lights switch went.

Council plans B&B for borough homeless

Council plans B&B for borough homeless

A business case is being put together by Swale council to set up its own bed and breakfast.

Giant problem for Upchurch pensioner

Giant problem for Upchurch pensioner

A homeowner says he and his elderly neighbours are living in the shadow of two huge, leafy menaces.

Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' killed by shotgun

Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' killed by shotgun

Friends have paid tribute to 'helpful guy' Steve Langley, shot dead after spending years building up a fisheries business.

Beating the bullies by writing songs

Beating the bullies by writing songs

Youngsters at one town school have been rewarded for taking part in an anti-bullying workshop.

Green contest littered with great ideas

Green contest littered with great ideas

A picture of a hungry bin has been chosen as the winner of an environmental charity's competition.

Newsagents robbed by knife-wielding raiders

Newsagents robbed by knife-wielding raiders

Just weeks after thieves got away with £4,000 of cigarettes, a newsagents has been targeted by robbers.

Fantastic turnout at craft and food event

Fantastic turnout at craft and food event

The organiser of a Christmas-themed fair says she was delighted by its success.

'I can’t understand why they have to alienate the public'

'I can’t understand why they have to alienate the public'

The chairman of Swale council's planning committee has questioned why some travellers don't follow rules and guidelines.

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