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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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

With Man City v Sunderland and Andoni Iraola’s return to Bournemouth with Liverpool

Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in a thrilling Etihad encounter, to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Matheus Cunha's deflected strike in the 89th minute rescues a point for Manchester United and denies Fulham their first Premier League win of the season.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola makes a winning return to his former side Bournemouth, with the Reds securing a 1-0 win at the Vitality Stadium courtesy of a second-half goal from Alexander Isak.

Leeds United maintain their unbeaten start to their Premier League campaign thanks to a hard-earned goalless draw at home against Crystal Palace.

Under-pressure German ‌Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described a state election result as a "disaster" but vowed to stay in office.

Iran has issued a warning after reportedly learning that the US is planning to resume military action – after also insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met.

Specialist courts to deal with rape and sexual offences are to be introduced across England and Wales, the prime minister has said.

Earl Spencer has accused King Charles of gaslighting him and being "astonishingly provocative" in the latest escalation of his row with the royals.

Donald Trump says his proposed 76m (250ft) tall "triumphal arch" in Washington DC would be converted to become a "top-grade military complex" housing drones and snipers and storing ammunition.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

The government must publish a "credible" plan for the future of British Steel, MPs have warned.

The government's £500m fund to back a wave of promising AI companies is close to taking a stake in Potential Sciences, a drug discovery start-up.

The founder of TalkTalk and the broadband group's biggest lender are exploring a move to take control of its consumer-facing operations after discussions with an external bidder faltered.