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Sittingbourne 3 (2) -v- AFC Greenwich Borough 4 (1)
Veteran striker Stefan Payne struck twice to dump Sittingbourne out of the FA Cup on Saturady (5th September) afternoon, as SCEFL leaders AFC Greenwich Borough recovered from a two-goal deficit to earn a place in Monday’s draw with a super strike in stoppage time.
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Aylesbury 6 -v- Sittingbourne 4
After one of the most bizarre and ridiculous FA Trophy ties in the Clubs history, Sittingbourne crashed out of this season's competition on Friday (28th August) night in a tie that had just about everything against Aylesbury United.
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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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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.
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'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row
Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?
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Israel FA accuses Hallgrimsson of 'ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity'
The Israel FA accuse Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson of "ignorance, hypocrisy and stupidity" in comments made last week.
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Is Garnacho already at a crossroads at Villa?
Alejandro Garnacho joined Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea with a view to kick-starting his career, but his early weeks in the Midlands have been a struggle.
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Being run over by pitch roller was terrifying - Townsend
Former England winger Andros Townsend says he was lucky to escape from under a pitch roller with just a few "bumps and bruises".
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Infantino says he is open to talks over Fifa reform
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates. shifting tone as he seeks support to stay on.
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Nearly half of young people trust AI over a human
Nearly half of young people trust artificial intelligence over a human to check a fact, according to a new report.
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Young driver crashes kill or injure 23,000 people in just five years
More than 23,000 people have been killed or seriously injured in crashes involving a young driver in the past five years, police have said.
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Nottingham and Southport data NHS breaches 'the tip of the iceberg', Sky finds
The NHS has a huge problem. And one of its biggest challenges is that it doesn't even know the scale of it.
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Infantino says he's 'open' to talks about FIFA reform in letter to football chiefs
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to football chiefs across the globe saying he is open to talks about reforming the organisation, while affirming his commitment to remain in post.
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UK brings first charges over 1994 Rwandan genocide
A Rwandan man accused of taking part in the African nation's genocide has become the first person in the UK to face charges linked to the 1994 killings.
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Government Sets New Date For Highsted Park Decision
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.
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Local MPs Split In Legalising Assisted Dying
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.
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Police Dog Tracks Down Suspected Motorbike Thief
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).
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Jobs At Risk At DS Smith Kemsley Paper Mill
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.
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Demelza Opens Its Doors For Annual Family Fun Day
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.
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Paramount clears hurdle to $110bn Warner Bros merger after settlement
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and other states that sued over the media giant's $110bn (£82.2bn) with Warner Bros Discovery.
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TalkTalk dials up effort to salvage future as Octopus deal stalls
TalkTalk Telecom Group, one of Britain's biggest consumer broadband suppliers, was on Monday evening scrambling to find a new buyer for its wholesale network amid growing doubts over the company's future.
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Converse apologises and removes ad after backlash
Converse, the American footwear brand, has apologised for an ad which critics said evoked Ku Klux Klan imagery, saying it recognised why the image was "deeply upsetting".
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Struggling Mirror publisher Reach lures turnaround veteran Whiley to board
The struggling publisher of the Daily Mirror is turning to the boardroom veteran who oversaw the recovery and sale of banknote printer De La Rue as the media group battles to revive its fortunes.
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Tata Steel seeks new government funding as industry crisis deepens
The UK's biggest steel company is seeking fresh government funding amid delays to the transformation of its plant in Port Talbot - a request which threatens to cast a deeper shadow over Britain's crisis-hit manufacturing sector.

