Sittingbourne26 Jun 2026Plans for new 2,500 homes backed by councilPlans for 2,500 homes near Sittingbourne are backed by the local council, subject to final approval.26 Jun 202630 May 2026'More people open up' after story of lost friendsTia Davies, from Gillingham, is hosting a mental health fundraising event for the second year.30 May 202627 May 2026Wildfire fears mount during extreme heatVisitors to the region's beauty spots are being asked to avoid activities that could cause fires.27 May 202620 May 2026Woman jailed after crash kills motorcyclistA motorcyclist in his 50s died after a driver stopped without warning on the A249 in Sittingbourne.20 May 202616 May 2026Rare plant makes comeback from brink of extinctionThe Kentish milkwort has seen a seven-fold increase since conservation efforts in 2013. 16 May 202611 May 2026Teaching assistant jailed for child crueltyDanuska Pullia's offending took place between September 2021 and July 2023, police say.11 May 202626 Apr 2026Boy, 17, killed in Sittingbourne motorbike crashThe collision happened in Lower Road, Tonge, on Saturday afternoon, Kent Police said.26 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Two men charged with murder of stabbed teenKieron Barnes, 19, and Tobias Agbaje, 21, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday. 15 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Two men arrested over stabbed teen's deathTwo men, aged 19 and 21, were arrested at a property in Sittingbourne on Monday, police say.13 Apr 2026...
