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Turn-out of truckers adds more drive to campaign

Turn-out of truckers adds more drive to campaign

A convoy of 85 lorries trundled to the Island for the Oliver Smith Truck Rally on Saturday.

Family taking on tough run in tribute to asthma victim

Family taking on tough run in tribute to asthma victim

The family of a young Islander who died after suffering an asthma attack are taking on a challenge to mark what would have been his 16th birthday.

Growing waiting list for colourful beach huts

 Growing waiting list for colourful beach huts

More beach huts could be built along the Island’s seafront as an extension to last year’s scheme.

Work continues after barn fire

Work continues after barn fire

Firefighters are still at the scene where 3,500 tonnes of hay caught fire.

Youngsters lay on a treat for pensioners

Youngsters lay on a treat for pensioners

Older Islanders were invited along to a school to enjoy a tea party put on by students.

Summer fun keeps young off the sofa

Summer fun keeps young off the sofa

Archery, fencing and freerunning are some of the activities being organised to get children off the sofa during the holidays.

Plans for new school safety zone

Plans for new school safety zone

A borough and parish councillor has welcomed news that there will be changes to safety measures outside an Island school.

Delay at landing as floating pontoons drift away from tug

Delay at landing as floating pontoons drift away from tug

Floating pontoons being delivered to Queenborough had to be recovered after they came loose from a tug boat and drifted away.

Baby takes name of tragic father after bike death

Baby takes name of tragic father after bike death

The fiancee of a young biker killed in a crash has revealed she has named their baby boy after him to help ease her pain.

More open-air film shows to be screened

More open-air film shows to be screened

A film festival was so popular organisers have decided to hold another one at the end of summer.

Three days of golf heaven

Three days of golf heaven

A golfer has celebrated his first hole in one and winning his club's championships in the space of three days!

Witnesses sought over serious 'sex attack' on woman in alley

Witnesses sought over serious 'sex attack' on woman in alley

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 27-year-old claimed she was sexually attacked in an alley after rumours her drink had been spiked.

Sheppey gets ready for pirate invasion

Sheppey gets ready for pirate invasion

Sheppey Pirates will be aiming to maintain their record of never being repelled from the Island’s shores during their annual invasion.

Busy few days for Sheppey Coastguard officers

Busy few days for Sheppey Coastguard officers

Sheppey Coastguard officers didn't find what they were expecting when they were called to suspected ordnance.

Thousands flock to annual carnival

Thousands flock to annual carnival

Thousands of people flocked to the eastern end of Sheppey for the annual Leysdown Carnival at the weekend.

Police investigate serious sex assault

Police investigate serious sex assault

Police have stepped up patrols in a Kent town after reports of a serious sex attack.

Odd socks prove popular way to raise funds

Odd socks prove popular way to raise funds

Schoolchildren have donned a spectacular array of socks to support a charity.

Lookout in new position ‘will not be an eyesore’

Lookout in new position ‘will not be an eyesore’

A group has won an appeal against an order to remove its controversial seafront office but says it plans to move it soon anyway.

Charity says thanks for mystery gift

Charity says thanks for mystery gift

A charity wants to thank a mystery woman after she dropped off the biggest donation of food it has ever received from an individual.

Emergency responders to be assigned

Emergency responders to be assigned

Southern Water has admitted a fault at its pumping station was to blame for flooding earlier this month.

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