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Police crackdown on nuisance drivers amid residents' fears

Police crackdown on nuisance drivers amid residents' fears

Officers have been given tougher powers to tackle an increase in "dangerous driving" this weekend, with a dispersal order covering part of Kent.

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Village church set to be converted into property

Village church set to be converted into property

Plans have been submitted to convert a former village church into a family home.

School's 'dilapidated' science block set for revamp

School's 'dilapidated' science block set for revamp

A school building which is 'no longer fit for purpose' is set to be demolished as part of an £800k refurbishment project.

Crunch time for borough's budget

Crunch time for borough's budget

A council is set to introduce evening parking charges but opponents say it will destroy a town's night life.

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Londis faces licence review after illegal workers found

Londis faces licence review after illegal workers found

Police are appealing to revoke a Londis branch's licence after officers say two students were found working illegally in breach of their visa.

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Sittingbourne boss: 'The drinks are on me!'

Sittingbourne boss: 'The drinks are on me!'

Sittingbourne fans can enjoy free beer courtesy of the manager - if enough of them show up.

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Hockey clubs better together

Hockey clubs better together

Women’s and girls’ hockey in Swale has been given a boost by a new partnership between rival clubs.

Police bring in CCTV to crack down on Morrisons thugs

Police bring in CCTV to crack down on Morrisons thugs

A supermarket has teamed up with the police after reports of gangs of youths terrorising staff, trying to set fires and shoplifting.

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Delays clear after van fire and M2 crash

Delays clear after van fire and M2 crash

Drivers faced heavy rush hour traffic after a van fire and a separate motorway crash involving several cars this evening.

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Sublime finish from Sittingbourne debutant who nearly quit football

Sublime finish from Sittingbourne debutant who nearly quit football

Sittingbourne boss Ryan Maxwell is excited about the potential of new recruit Mitchell May - watching the forward score a stunner on his debut.

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Tiny underweight puppy found in field

Tiny underweight puppy found in field

An underweight 12-week-old pup has been discovered with suspected worms roaming in a field.

'I've been looking after my family since I was seven'

'I've been looking after my family since I was seven'

A young carer thrust into looking after her epileptic mum from a young age and now her brother is calling for more awareness of their condition.

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Plea for help to maintain historic railway

Plea for help to maintain historic railway

Work weekends have been announced for anyone wishing to help maintain an historic railway.

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Student crowned new carnival queen

Student crowned new carnival queen

A town has a new carnival court after a break of three years.

Husky facing euthanasia saved

Husky facing euthanasia saved

A senior stray who was at risk of being put to sleep has been saved.

'It's utterly selfish': Pedestrians slam lorry pavement parking

'It's utterly selfish': Pedestrians slam lorry pavement parking

Pedestrians are fed up with having to walk in the road and "push prams off the path" around large lorries parked on walkways near a scrapyard.

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Uyi's Italian background

Uyi's Italian background

New Sittingbourne defender Sergio Uyi learned from the masters.

Suspected lawnmower thief to appear in court

Suspected lawnmower thief to appear in court

A man has been charged in connection with several break-ins in rural areas including at a charity following a police pursuit on the A2.

Husky still in pound after 50 days could be put down

Husky still in pound after 50 days could be put down

A senior stray in the care of a council's dog warden may have to be put to sleep after being diagnosed with diabetes.

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Dog walkers warned after foxes 'poisoned'

Dog walkers warned after foxes 'poisoned'

Pet owners are being told to be vigilant after foxes were found dead in an orchard.

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