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Erith & Belvedere 1 (1) -v- Sittingbourne 2 (1)
For the fourth game in a row, Sittingbourne found a stoppage time goal, on Saturday (22nd August) afternoon, this time to break the hearts of SCEFL Premier Erith & Belvedere who deserved a second crack at the Isthmian side after a terrific Cup-tie.
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Whitsatble 2 (1) -v- Sittingbourne 1 (1)
For the third League game running, Sittingbourne left it so late to seal a result as a Harvey Smith header ensured a really hard fought 2-1 for the Brickies over newly promoted Whitstable Town at the Belmont on Tuesday (18th August) evening.
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Sittingbourne 1 (0) -v- Cray Valley Paper Mills 1 (1)
Jordy Mongoy's last gasp equaliser earned Sittingbourne what seemed for long spells to be an unlikely point against Cray Valley in a game of few chances on Saturday (15th August) afternoon.
BBC Sport
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Root 'hacked off' and 'disappointed' at Carse incident
England captain Joe Root says he is "hacked off" and "disappointed" at the incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse at a Derby nightclub.
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Sir Billy Boston - 'the world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told'
Rugby league commentator Matt Newsum says Sir Billy Boston was a "world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told".
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Tottenham sign Savinho for £75m - what will he bring to club?
Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m.
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Leeds and Rangers co-owner jailed after prostitution arrest
Jed York pleaded no contest to two charges in Ohio after being arrested for soliciting prostitution.
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How did all nine new managers fare in Premier League openers?
Who impressed and who has work to do? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at how the nine new managerial appointments fared on the opening week of the Premier League season.
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Young people leaving care are dying at a troubling rate - and one age stands out
The numbers are moving in the wrong direction.
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Man dies in crash after pursuit involving police car
A man has died and a woman has been left critically injured in a crash after a pursuit involving a police car, Warwickshire Police has said.
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Tornado injures 39 and damages hundreds of homes in France
Dozens have been injured and more than 300 homes damaged after a tornado swept through a small village in southwestern France.
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Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston dies
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has died at the age of 92.
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Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear 'uberwealthy', lawyers say
Social media influencer Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear "uberwealthy" in order to generate more online engagement, his lawyers have said.
Local News
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RPM Record Shop Moves Into A Modern Era
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.
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Walking Route Wins Prestigious National Award
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.
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GCSE & BTEC Results Day 2026 Locally
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.
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Solar Panels Cut Council HQ's Electricity Bill In Half
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.
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A-Level Results Day 2026 Locally
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.
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UK firm agrees $100m compensation pot over chemicals scare
A UK-owned aerospace firm has agreed a compensation programme of up to $100m (£73.4m) for 50 thousand California residents forced to evacuate their homes in response to a chemicals incident.
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TGJones-owner Modella among potential suitors for Poundland
The retail investor which has cut a swathe through Britain's high streets over the last two years is among the possible suitors for Poundland, the discount chain.
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Luton Airport 'sale' process being readied for take-off
The local authority-owned company behind Luton Airport is preparing to sell the rights to operate Britain's fifth-busiest aviation hub when its current deal expires in six years' time.
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Canadian politician threatens to cut off electricity to the US - as Trump issues 'fall in line' warning
A Canadian politician has threatened to cut off electricity and mineral supplies to the US after President Trump raised tariffs on some goods to 50%.

