Local News

A drunken knife attack in Sittingbourne has resulted in a man being jailed for more than 7 years.

Witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage are sought by officers investigating a fatal collision near Teynham last night (Friday 26th September). 

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner, who holds strategic oversight for planning policy in the UK, has delayed a decision on the two major Highsted Park planning applications, saying more time is needed to consider the detailed evidence submitted by all parties.

Our two local MP's, Kevin McKenna (Sittingbourne & Sheppey - Labour) and Helen Whately (Faversham & Mid Kent - Conservative) voted differently in yesterday's (Friday 11th September) House Of Commons Debate on proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

A police dog has assisted officers in tracking down a suspected motorbike thief minutes after the report was made in Sittingbourne on Friday (4th September).

Workers at the UK's largest paper mill, DS Smith in Kemsley, are facing potential redundancies following proposals to shut down one of the machines based there.

Families are invited to join Demelza for its annual open day and help the hospice continue to provide expert clinical care to children with serious or life-limiting conditions.

The RPM (Reaching People Through Music) Record Shop, on West Street here in Sittingbourne, is celebrating after securing funding to purchase a new point-of-sale (POS) till system, helping this much-loved local charity; the Fenner Frost Foundation, improve its operations and customer care.

Faversham's East West Cross Town Walking Route has been recognised with a prestigious national award, highlighting the success of a partnership project that has improved opportunities for walking across the town.

Following on from the success of their Sixth Form results last week, it’s was the turn of the Year 11 students at Sittingbourne school's to celebrate today (Thursday 20th August) after receiving their GCSE and BTEC results.

Swale Borough Council (SBC) say they've "slashed the electricity bills" at its main office in half, saving taxpayers more than £9,000 in less than four months.

From 8 o'clock this morning (Thursday 13th August) local year 13 pupils have been celebrating after achieving some of the best A-level results in the country.

South Eastern Railway have confirmed that more than 200 new Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) are to be introduced across their network, replacing machines that are in some cases more than 20 years old.

A woman has been arrested after a car left the carriageway at the top of Dolphin Road on the Eurolink Estate in Murston late Monday (10th August) night.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a fire in the loft space of a house on Newton Road in Faversham, shortly after 3:30am this morning (Saturday 27th June) following lightning striking the roof.

Marino Fish Bar, on London Road, have won in the best dine-in fish and chips category at the English Fish and Chip Awards 2026.

Swale Borough Council has adopted additional guidance that will be relevant when planning applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation are considered across the Borough.