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Robbery arrests after multi-vehicle crash

Robbery arrests after multi-vehicle crash

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and driving offences after a crash involving three vehicles.

Woman raped in woodland

Woman raped in woodland

An investigation has been launched after a woman reported being raped in woodland in the early hours of the morning.

Nativity pictures from a decade ago

Nativity pictures from a decade ago

As the Sittingbourne News prepares to celebrate a decade in print, we look back at the nativity stars featured in our very first edition.

Young maths genius breaks world record

Young maths genius breaks world record

An eight-year old girl has correctly answered 210 maths questions in only one minute and has broken a world record

Former Kent schoolboy at centre of 'partygate' video

Former Kent schoolboy at centre of 'partygate' video

The special advisor at the centre of the partygate scandal is the son of the former Vice Lord Lieutenant of the county and an ex-Kent schoolboy.

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Twins open special oncology room

Twins open special oncology room

Twin boys who have beat cancer have inaugurated a family room as a way to thank a local hospital for saving their lives.

Vulnerable adults evicted ‘with just five hours’ notice’

Vulnerable adults evicted ‘with just five hours’ notice’

Families tell of the 'panic' of having to find alternative accommodation for their sons when a residential home suddenly closed.

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Mum's book charts struggles

Mum's book charts struggles

A mum has published a book talking about her challenges in taking care of her two children during the pandemic.

Crunch time for animal sanctuary

Crunch time for animal sanctuary

The future of an animal sanctuary is in the hands of councillors as they decide whether to overrule officers objecting to a change of use of land.

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Flish ready to give it his all

Flish ready to give it his all

Alex Flisher has already been told he’ll need a knee replacement in years to come - but that won’t stop him giving everything for his new club.

'I'll be treated like somebody with the plague'

'I'll be treated like somebody with the plague'

A mum who has tried to meet all the new travel rules and find an approved quarantine hotel is stranded in South Africa.

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Drunks try to punch Santa on sleigh rounds

Drunks try to punch Santa on sleigh rounds

A 'group of drunks' jumped on Santa's sleigh and threatened to punch him during an evening of gift-giving.

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Postie hero addresses bad year to give first class Christmas

Postie hero addresses bad year to give first class Christmas

Christmas is coming early to charities thanks to 'whistling postman' Dale Howting who has raised a record £12,800 despite yobs stealing his bike.

Driver cleared of killing two men in crash

Driver cleared of killing two men in crash

A man has been cleared of death by careless driving after two men were killed in a crash on the A20.

What a comeback! Sheppey turn it around against Glebe

What a comeback! Sheppey turn it around against Glebe

Sheppey United staged a thrilling comeback in their top of the table clash against Glebe.

Motorist cut free from wreckage

Motorist cut free from wreckage

Emergency crews had to free a man after a crash left him trapped inside his car.

Teen admits stabbing disabled girl 50 to 60 times

Teen admits stabbing disabled girl 50 to 60 times

A teenager has admitted trying to murder a disabled girl who was stabbed 50 to 60 times.

Teenage biker in critical condition after crash

Teenage biker in critical condition after crash

A teenage motorcyclist is in a critical condition at a London hospital after a crash with a tipper truck.

Drivers facing delays on M2 and A249

Drivers facing delays on M2 and A249

Motorists are facing delays after two separate incidents on the motorway.

Duane impressed with Brickies set-up

Duane impressed with Brickies set-up

Hat-trick man Duane Ofori-Acheampong likes what he’s seen at Sittingbourne.

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