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'The timekeeping was terrible'

'The timekeeping was terrible'

Manager Ryan Maxwell has clamped down on Sittingbourne’s timekeeping as part of his drive to raise standards.

Man arrested after greyhound stadium break-in

Man arrested after greyhound stadium break-in

A man has been charged after a greyhound stadium was broken into and drink and laptops stolen.

Temporary traffic lights on estate roundabout cause chaos

Temporary traffic lights on estate roundabout cause chaos

Temporary traffic lights and the reopening of the M2 slip road has caused chaos for drivers.

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Slip road reopens after four-month closure

Slip road reopens after four-month closure

A major M2 junction has reopened after four months of work and weeks of delays.

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M2 slip roads to reopen after delays

M2 slip roads to reopen after delays

The four-month long closure of motorway slip roads is set to come to an end after a revamp of one of the county's busiest roundabouts.

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Crash involving police car closes road

Crash involving police car closes road

A crash involving a police car resulted in the closure of one of the main routes in and out of a town.

'We want to be world champions'

'We want to be world champions'

They are just nine years old but two boxing sisters hope to one day be crowned national champions.

Teen denies murder after man stabbed to death

Teen denies murder after man stabbed to death

An 18-year-old will go on trial after pleading not guilty to killing a 40-year-old man just four days before Christmas.

Setback for 'tragic' village homes plan

Setback for 'tragic' village homes plan

A controversial development of almost 400 homes in a village has suffered a setback after councillors voted to defer it amid traffic and eco concerns.

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Acheampong departs as Brickies end long wait for a win

Acheampong departs as Brickies end long wait for a win

Striker Duane Acheampong has been released by Sittingbourne.

Over-development fears surrounding 380 new homes plot

Over-development fears surrounding 380 new homes plot

A controversial development of almost 400 homes in a village is set to go ahead despite residents’ fears of overdevelopment and congestion.

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Council depot going to the dogs?

Council depot going to the dogs?

A council is considering moving its vehicle depot, for a new fleet of rubbish trucks, next to a dogs track.

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Elderly victims targeted in fraud offences

Elderly victims targeted in fraud offences

A man will appear in court accused of receiving more than £300k in illegally-earned funds in a case involving 16 victims, most of them elderly.

Children 'fell through' ice on frozen pond

Children 'fell through' ice on frozen pond

Police were called to a frozen pond after children were seen playing on the ice.

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10,000 homes plan dropped by nearly 3,000

10,000 homes plan dropped by nearly 3,000

A developer has amended a controversial proposal for thousands of homes.

'The boys soon shut up when I show them what I can do on the football pitch'

'The boys soon shut up when I show them what I can do on the football pitch'

A 12-year-old footballer, who is so good at the sport she plays for both the girl's and boy's teams, is set to trail for Chelsea FC.

Huge pothole 'burst three tyres'

Huge pothole 'burst three tyres'

A councillor says part of a damaged road which "popped three car tyres" will only get worse unless it is properly maintained.

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'That was the best lamb chop I've ever eaten in my life!'

'That was the best lamb chop I've ever eaten in my life!'

Our reviewer dined in a brand new Turkish restaurant and here's what she thought.

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Brickies on the up

Brickies on the up

New boss Ryan Maxwell has no doubt Sittingbourne will pull clear of trouble in Isthmian South East.

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Villagers mobilise against 2,500-home garden village plan

Villagers mobilise against 2,500-home garden village plan

Residents have begun their fight to stop a a huge garden village – with homes, shops, businesses and a school – being built in the countryside.

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