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Sheppey Crossing closed as storm threat grows

Sheppey Crossing closed as storm threat grows

The Sheppey Crossing has been closed by high winds as Kent prepares for a severe storm.

Big plans for small town pub

Big plans for small town pub

Customers can now enjoy a pint the old-fashioned way at Sittingbourne's Paper Mill - Swale’s first micropub.

Water way to make historic discovery

Water way to make historic discovery

Rain helped uncovered a 221-year-old inscription inside a discarded wardrobe at Iwade's church.

Visitors to fruit fair know their apples

Visitors to fruit fair know their apples

It may have rained cats and dogs...but that didn't stop visitors to a fair enjoying their apples and pairs.

Which royal did college pupils get to meet?

Which royal did college pupils get to meet?

Sittingbourne Community College youngsters had a fun time with a top member of the royal family at the home of English rugby.

Edna's secrets for long life revealed

Edna's secrets for long life revealed

Surrounded by friends and family, a townswoman has celebrated making it to 100 not out.

Life's a beach! House row mum-of-nine books Spanish holiday for whole family

Life's a beach! House row mum-of-nine books Spanish holiday for whole family

A mother-of-nine who claims £38,000-a-year in benefits has booked a two-week family holiday in Spain - just a week after demanding a bigger house.

Pressure comes from within, says Wyatt

Pressure comes from within, says Wyatt

The only pressure on joint-bosses Matt Wyatt and Nick Davis to get results at Sittingbourne is coming from themselves.

Youngsters getting their kit together

Youngsters getting their kit together

An annual car construction scheme has got underway for a group of young people.

How to get hitched for free (nearly)...

How to get hitched for free (nearly)...

A couple who called on firms to sponsor their wedding have just got married... for £800!

Warning that Minterne road system is dangerous

Warning that Minterne road system is dangerous

A worried grandfather is calling on Kent Highways to take action or risk an accident outside a town school.

Hotel helps Emma tick off second honeymoon wish

Hotel helps Emma tick off second honeymoon wish

A mum who is battling a brain tumour has reason to smile due to kind-hearted bosses at a top resort.

Latest reported burglaries and attempted break-ins

Latest reported burglaries and attempted break-ins

Cooking oil, cars and power tools are among the latest things to be stolen from homes across the area.

Seasonal fun at club's autumn fair

Seasonal fun at club's autumn fair

The Kemsley Active Retirement Association is better off after a fundraising fair in Milton.

Thug jailed after breaching restraining order

Thug jailed after breaching restraining order

A terrified woman was told by her ex-boyfriend that he would cut her up and throw the pieces in a river.

Jail threat after abuser's assaults on two youngsters

Jail threat after abuser's assaults on two youngsters

A pervert faces a long sentence after abusing two children and even drowning puppies in front of the distraught girl.

Raising funds for much-loved Lee

Raising funds for much-loved Lee

Friends of a town man who lost his battle with a brain tumour have raised more than £3,000 in his name.

Mum-of-nine: 'Give us bigger house'

Mum-of-nine: 'Give us bigger house'

A mother of nine is begging for a new council house because she claims her family are being treated worse than animals in "cramped" conditions.

School closures due to teacher strikes

School closures due to teacher strikes

Sittingbourne Community College is one of three schools set to close tomorrow as teachers plan to strike in a row of over pay, pensions and workloads.

Wyatt sets Brickies challenge

Wyatt sets Brickies challenge

Joint-boss Matt Wyatt wants Sittingbourne to draw inspiration from their FA Cup run as they set about climbing the league table.

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