Sittingbourne News

17/10/2024

A filling meal and drink for just £11? Our reviewer says this cafe is definitely worth a visit

Egyptian food is not something served up across Kent - but one seaside town is doing just that and our reviewer went along to check it out.

17/10/2024

Private school fees, assisted dying, NHS "wokery" and the rising cost of living are among topics tackled on this week's letters page. Join the debate 👇

Private school fees, assisted dying, “wokery” in the NHS and the rising cost of living are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

16/10/2024

The key figure behind the multibillion-pound 'Dartford Disneyland' project says the long-running saga has 'destroyed' his life

For the first time, the driving force behind a multi-billion pound theme park proposal dubbed the ‘Dartford Disneyland’ has spoken out on the saga.

16/10/2024

As a bill on assisted dying is formally introduced in the House of Commons, we speak to families and charities on both sides of the debate...

As a bill on assisted dying is formally introduced in the House of Commons, we speak to Kent families and charities on both sides of the debate.

15/10/2024

There are a couple of incidents causing delays this morning...

Heavy traffic is building on two major routes following separate accidents this morning.

14/10/2024

Looking for spooky activities for the kids this half term? Here's our pick of the best days out

Have a total scream this October half-term with frighteningly fun days out, from Halloween mazes to creepy crawly corners.

14/10/2024

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14/10/2024

Thousands of people are having to travel miles to see a doctor and there's no end in sight to the problem

Thousands of fed-up patients will have to wait years for a new GP surgery despite being without a dedicated one since 2022.

14/10/2024

Great stuff! Here' the full list of our outstanding ones too...

Encouraging new figures show 80% of primary schools in the county are rated ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ by Ofsted.

13/10/2024

It could fetch more than £850k...

A former research centre site could fetch more than £850,000 at auction.

13/10/2024

Dave died aged 66 in February 💔

Si King said the Hairy Bikers ‘was a beautiful, magical thing and I’ll miss it’.

13/10/2024

It's feared services such as libraries and tips could once again be under threat

Kent County Council faces a £55 million increase in savings it must make in the near future or face going bust, according to new statistics.

12/10/2024

It's the most expensive house on the market in Kent

A luxury £14 million mansion featuring bluebell woodlands and some of England’s “most breathtaking views” has hit the market.

12/10/2024

From mowing the pitch to cheering on his grandchildren - he loved the sport

A “kind and caring” granddad, who died from an undiagnosed disease, dedicated his free time to helping out at football clubs.

11/10/2024

It will be a space where people can come to pay tribute and reflect 💙🩷

A memorial board for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss will be installed within a park.

11/10/2024

What's your biggest bugbear? Our columnist would very much like people to stop playing loud music on public transport 🙉

Our columnist wonders why some people decide to play their music to the whole train carriage, rather than wear earphones

11/10/2024

100 days in - what do people think of the Labour government?

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss what Labour has managed to achieve in its first 100 days in power.

11/10/2024

Did you manage to see them?

Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.

10/10/2024

He's set to go on trial next year

A 31-year-old is to go on trial, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a car.

10/10/2024

This must have been so scary

Police have charged two suspects after reportedly threatening two women in separate incidents just hours apart.

10/10/2024

Engineers are at the scene and looking into the issue 💦

A road near an industrial estate is shut after reports water is “gushing” out of a lifted pavement, leaving residents without water.

10/10/2024

It's amazing that they are being recognised for their efforts 🏅👏🏻

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for reducing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

10/10/2024

This is bound to give you some serious pho-mo 🍜 Read our review of a Vietnamese hidden gem here 👇

Our reporter ventured out of her comfort zone and picked up her chopsticks at a new Asian eatery.

10/10/2024

From buying the club for a £1 to the heady days of the Championship - but today could see him ousted

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

09/10/2024

It is expected to be the biggest hurricane to hit the state in more than a century

A 46-year-old living in Florida has decided to “ride it out” and wait at home ahead of a huge storm preparing to make landfall tonight.