SKY News Latest Headlines
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'Deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position facing UK ahead of crucial budgetThe UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
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Two dead and several injured after apartment block shootingAt least two people have died and several are injured after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis.
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British woman, 34, stabbed to death in hotel corridor in PortugalA 34-year-old British woman has been stabbed to death in a hotel corridor in Portugal.
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Families of Nottingham attacks victims 'kept in dark' about mentally ill man pursuing themThe family of a student killed in the Nottingham attacks have criticised police for not warning them that a mentally ill man was "fixated" on the case.
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SFM Through The NightMidnight - 5:00am
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Early Breakfast with Phil Still5:00am - 7:00am
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SFM Local News
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RPM Record Shop Moves Into A Modern EraThe 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.
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Walking Route Wins Prestigious National AwardFaversham'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.
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GCSE & BTEC Results Day 2026 LocallyFollowing 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.
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Solar Panels Cut Council HQ's Electricity Bill In HalfSwale 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.
Events
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Coffee And Connect
A space for all people living with diabetes where you can hear from local healthcare professionals, connect with others living with diabetes and discover all th...
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Move & Groove
Join Swale Community Leisure, in partnership with GOGA (Get Out, Get Active), for a fun, low‑pressure way to get moving, meet new people and stay active. Enjoy ...
at Swallows Leisure Centre
Sittingbourne Weather
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News from Sittingbourne.me
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Sittingbourne Carnival 2026: Bigger, Brighter and Better Than Ever
The Sittingbourne and District Carnival and Court Association has created something of a monster — but thankfully, it’s a monster the town has embraced.
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KCC Plans to Sell Off Public Open Space at Riddles Road – But Where Was the Public Consultation?
Kent County Council (KCC) has issued a notice on its website stating that it intends to dispose of public open space land at Riddles Road, Borden, Sittingbourne.
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Solar panels cut council's electricity bill in half, saving the taxpayer £9,000 in less than four months
More than 200 solar panels installed on the roof of Swale House have cut the building's energy bill by 55% between late March and June 2026.
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