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Multi-million roundabout revamp project delayed

Multi-million roundabout revamp project delayed

A multi-million-pound project to update a roundabout is months behind schedule with “issues trapping reptiles” among the reasons for delays.

‘It’s like Piccadilly Circus outside our homes’

‘It’s like Piccadilly Circus outside our homes’

Residents who say they have been plagued by “appalling” parking could see their road have new speed restrictions put in place.

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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash blocks road ‘for hours’

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash blocks road ‘for hours’

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a crash involving a bike and a van on a busy section of A-road.

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Maxwell on Brickies exit

Maxwell on Brickies exit

Manager Ryan Maxwell has opened up on an “incredibly hard” decision to leave Sittingbourne.

Developer risks having to tear down homes built nearly 2m too tall

Developer risks having to tear down homes built nearly 2m too tall

Councillors were “appalled” to find developers had again built homes in breach of planning permission - this time leaving neighbours overlooked.

‘We thought she had growing pains but it was a 26cm tumour’

‘We thought she had growing pains but it was a 26cm tumour’

An 11-year-old girl had to have life-saving surgery after doctors found a rare bone cancer.

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M2 slip-roads to shut for flyover project

M2 slip-roads to shut for flyover project

Drivers will face diversions as work continues on a multimillion-pound flyover project.

Pair in court after cash and drugs found in car

Pair in court after cash and drugs found in car

Two suspected dealers have appeared at court after police found £1,500 cash, a phone and drugs in a parked car.

We absolutely love Ryan

We absolutely love Ryan

Sittingbourne vice-chairman Andrew Marjeram says manager Ryan Maxwell is a joy to work with.

Car and van crash on busy A-road

Car and van crash on busy A-road

A crash on a busy A-road left a driver injured and two vehicles damaged.

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Town centre workshops sell for more than £600k

Town centre workshops sell for more than £600k

A collection of workshops and yards owned by the same family for more than 40 years has gone under the hammer.

‘I’m gutted with the manner we conceded the two goals’

‘I’m gutted with the manner we conceded the two goals’

Gutted Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell admitted football’s a cruel game after their play-off defeat.

Report: Late winner ends Sittingbourne’s play-off bid

Report: Late winner ends Sittingbourne’s play-off bid

Sittingbourne were knocked out of the Isthmian South East play-offs on Tuesday night after a dramatic comeback by Three Bridges.

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Woman charged after knife incident at hospital

Woman charged after knife incident at hospital

A 45-year-old woman has appeared in court after police were called to a hospital after reports people were threatened with a knife.

‘It’s such a shame she won’t see return of carnival she loved so much’

‘It’s such a shame she won’t see return of carnival she loved so much’

Tributes have poured in for a “lovely and caring” lady who put on a town’s parade for 30 years.

Housebuilder to take over 455-home scheme

Housebuilder to take over 455-home scheme

A firm is set to take on a project to build homes, a county park and community hall in one of Kent’s fastest-growing villages.

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Council takes legal action over ‘unauthorised’ caravans

Council takes legal action over ‘unauthorised’ caravans

A local authority has issued an enforcement notice to remove more than 30 caravans following complaints.

Brickies all set for play-off bow

Brickies all set for play-off bow

Sittingbourne are fully prepared for their first involvement in the Isthmian South East play-offs.

Account manager stole £80k from firm to buy ‘designer’ bags and luxury holidays

Account manager stole £80k from firm to buy ‘designer’ bags and luxury holidays

A “compulsive spender” swindled her employer out of a huge sum, leaving it considering redundancies while she “flaunted” designer goods.

Woman arrested and knife seized during hospital disturbance

Woman arrested and knife seized during hospital disturbance

Police were called to a town centre walk-in centre this afternoon following reports of a disturbance.

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