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Kings thank fans for backing

Kings thank fans for backing

Kent Kings commercial manager Neil Day has thanked the team's fans for their continuing support this season, despite wins being few and far between.

Road reopens after crash

Road reopens after crash

The A249 is open following an accident earlier today.

Man jailed after having sex with girl he claimed 'came on to him'

Man jailed after having sex with girl he claimed 'came on to him'

A father-of-two has been locked up for having sex with a teenage girl he claimed had instigated the affair.

Mystery of derelict 'haunted' house

Mystery of derelict 'haunted' house

A landlord claims she has lost tenants amid fears a neighbouring property left a decaying time warp for almost a quarter of a century is haunted.

Parking row death shopper had just been given cancer all-clear

Parking row death shopper had just been given cancer all-clear

A grandfather who died after a row over a disabled parking space had been told he had beaten cancer just days ago, his grieving family have revealed.

Kings meeting called off

Kings meeting called off

Kent Kings' National League meeting against Coventry Storm on Monday night was cancelled due to heavy rain at Central Park.

Skateboarders offered site to build park

Skateboarders offered site to build park

Skateboarders have won a two-year battle for an official site. The Sittingbourne group has been offered land off Mill Way to build a £400,000 park.

Village household sale a wholesale success

Village household sale a wholesale success

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure and that was certainly the case when a village household sale was held in Kemsley.

Two hurt as driver hits parked cars

Two hurt as driver hits parked cars

A man had to be cut free after a car hit other parked cars near a Teynham pub.

Don't forget to tune in

Don't forget to tune in

TV drama Southcliffe, which features footage shot in Swale, airs tonight.

No to free parking trial

No to free parking trial

A proposal for a three-month trial of free Saturday parking in Swale's three town centres has been rejected for a second time.

Clash over plans for gypsy sites

Clash over plans for gypsy sites

Gypsy sites could be built alongside new housing developments under controversial plans revealed by Swale council.

'Dangerous dogs must be banned'

'Dangerous dogs must be banned'

A distraught pet owner is calling for American bulldogs to be banned after his beloved dog had to be put to sleep after a frenzied attack.

Cancer composer enjoys Proms premiere

Cancer composer enjoys Proms premiere

John McCabe has spoken of his joy at hearing his music played at a BBC Proms concert. It was written while undergoing treatment for a brain tumour.

Former soap star says she was never the wild child

Former soap star says she was never the wild child

Former EastEnders' actress, who fell out with producers over her "unruly behaviour" in 2010, was in town last week to promote this year's pantomime.

Memorial bike ride for tragic Kyle

Memorial bike ride for tragic Kyle

Friends of hit-and-run victim Kyle Coen marked the anniversary of his death by holding a memorial bike ride.

Appeal for return of stolen rocking horse

Appeal for return of stolen rocking horse

The owners of a hand-carved rocking horse have appealed for its return after it was stolen from the back of a van in Upchurch.

Woman, 93, brands attacker 'scoundrel'

Woman, 93, brands attacker 'scoundrel'

An elderly woman attacked and robbed by a fake window cleaner in her home of 44 years has described him as a "scoundrel".

Noise complaints spark pub review

Noise complaints spark pub review

The landlord of a town pub says his business will be at risk if he loses his entertainment licence.

Tribute to caring Salvation Army Major

Tribute to caring Salvation Army Major

Major David Ramsay, 59, of Milton Salvation Army, passed away at his home in Hobart Gardens, Sittingbourne on Friday.

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