Sittingbourne5 days agoMachete-waving drug dealer jailed for manslaughterChris Maclean threatened Jay Gerrett, who was fatally hit by a car while trying to escape.5 days ago5 days agoMan dies in crash between lorry and carThe crash happened on Wednesday morning in Kemsley, near Sittingbourne.5 days ago7 days agoMan admits manslaughter after botched drugs dealChris Maclean had threatened Jay Gerrett with a knife, causing him to run away and get hit by a car.7 days ago13 Feb 2026Man held after children seriously injured in crashThe two children were in a car that hit a tree in Sittingbourne after it failed to stop for police.13 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Prison bike repair scheme taking scooter donationsSwale Borough Council's Cycle-re-Cycle project is looking for manual scooters to refurbish.5 Feb 20264 Jan 2026M2 reopens after motorcyclist dies in crashBoth carriageways were shut after the collision on a stretch of the motorway in Kent.4 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Second arrest over damage during refugee debateThe council says it was discussing making the area a "district of sanctuary" for refugees.22 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Boy, 12, arrested over damage after refugee debateThe boy, from Sittingbourne, is on bail after the arrest, according to Kent Police.18 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Councillors 'pelted with eggs' at refugee debateKevin McKenna MP says "people in balaclavas violently intimidated" Swale councillors.11 Dec 2025...