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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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Man Utd's midfield spending is done - now for a left-back?
After spending £155m on three midfielders, now Manchester United must decide whether to try to buy a left-back
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Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
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Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap
Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
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Littler's Players Championship hopes dented
Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.
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PGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy
Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour are giving fans what they want by changing their end-of-season play-offs to matchplay.
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Murder investigation after young man stabbed at council headquarters
A murder investigation has been launched after a young man was stabbed at a council's headquarters close to Wembley Stadium.
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Second man charged with murder after house fire
A second man has been charged with murder after a woman died and eight other people were injured following a house fire in west London.
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Canada announces tariffs on $20bn worth of US goods
Canada has said it will impose new tariffs on US imports as a trade war between the neighbours heats up.
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Israel seizes UN facility in East Jerusalem - and vows to close it down
Israeli authorities have sparked another confrontation with the United Nations after seizing a UN facility in East Jerusalem and promising to close it down permanently.
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Pennsylvania reports first US measles deaths this year amid outbreak
Two Americans have died from measles, the first such deaths this year in the US, as the country grapples with the highest number of cases in more than three decades.
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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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs - as trade war with US heats up
Canada has said it will impose new tariffs on US imports as a trade war between the neighbours heats up.
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UK firm agrees $100m compensation pot over chemical scare
A UK-owned aerospace firm has agreed a compensation programme of up to $100m (£73.4m) for 50,000 California residents forced to evacuate their homes in response to a chemical 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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Target apologises for 'racist' Halloween costume as golf brand axes 'offensive' ad
US retail giant Target has been forced to apologise and pull a Halloween costume from sale after the outfit drew criticism for evoking blackface and minstrel shows.

