Sittingbourne News

15/01/2025

Moves to shut a number of household waste recycling centres were put on hold in the face of strong public opposition

A new report has found the county sends less than one per cent of its rubbish to landfill sites but recycling rates are one the wane.

15/01/2025

🚨 She stole products worth more than £850...

A repeat shoplifter stole from a supermarket more than 10 times, swiping £850 of goods in the process.

15/01/2025

🏠✅ Windows 4 Less, which was launched by Tracy Amer (Hawker) in Sittingbourne, has been carrying out installations in properties across Kent and the South East for the last decade.

Glazing specialist in Sittingbourne has been fitting windows, doors and conservatories for the last decade.

15/01/2025

The votes are in! Did your favourite restaurant make it onto the shortlist?

The nominations are in! These are the top 11 restaurants in this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards, as voted for by you.

15/01/2025

The report found some council staff had resigned as a result of the crisis

Staff sickness, low recruitment and bin lorries breaking down were among the problems plaguing a new waste collection contract, a probe has found.

15/01/2025

What will happen, why and when...

The running of local councils is to change under sweeping government reforms - here is an easy guide in six questions to get your head round them.

15/01/2025

Hospital trusts in Kent have paid out thousands in compensation

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the number of clinical claims relating to items left in patients after surgery at Kent’s hospitals.

14/01/2025

It is set to bring more than 1,000 jobs to the area 🔨🏗️

The first phase of a major new logistics park set to create more than 1,000 jobs is nearing completion.

14/01/2025

Experts say Londoners are "cooling" on the idea of moving to the Kent coast...

Five Kent seaside towns have been hit by a house price slump as Londoners are “cooling” on the idea of relocating to the coast.

14/01/2025

Upon his arrest he broke down, telling officers he was a “bad man"

A pervert who tried to arrange s*x with a seven-year-old on the dark web was caught in a police sting.

13/01/2025

🚆 Would you welcome Richard Branson’s company providing Eurostar with some competition?

Richard Branson's Virgin Group make a bid to break Eurostar’s monopoly on services through the Channel Tunnel.

13/01/2025

He's been charged with causing unnecessary suffering to a French bulldog, among other offences

A 38-year-old has appeared in court accused of domestic violence and causing unnecessary suffering to a French bulldog.

13/01/2025

🧓🏡👵🏾 Situated in the heart of Sittingbourne, Pine Lodge is designed to celebrate independence and provide tailored support, ensuring every resident feels valued and at home.

This care home in the heart of Sittingbourne is where care meets community in a warm and nurturing environment.

13/01/2025

Starting this week your Sittingbourne News will be on the shelves every THURSDAY instead of the usual Wednesday. Don't forget to pick up your copy 🗞️

12/01/2025

The store is closing today

A town centre shop will shut for two months as construction on an expanded shop floor gets underway.

12/01/2025

The move is expected to save the council thousands of pounds

A council building is set to have hundreds of solar panels installed following a unanimous approval of the plans.

12/01/2025

It was spotted on the M2 and the A249

A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving an HGV under the influence of alcohol.

11/01/2025

🏫👩‍🔧 Offering a wide range of university level courses, EKC Group focuses on students’ progression and outcomes.

Kent residents can get a university level education on their doorstep thanks to East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group).