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'Skullcracker' jailed for life after robbery while on run from Kent

'Skullcracker' jailed for life after robbery while on run from Kent

A notorious armed robber dubbed the "Skullcracker" has been jailed for life after raiding a building society having fled a Kent prison.

Fire victim gets all-clear

Fire victim gets all-clear

A man who fractured his pelvis while trying to escape a huge fire has been told it has now fully healed... 11 months after the blaze.

Lucky escape as van slams through elderly woman's wall

Lucky escape as van slams through elderly woman's wall

An 86-year-old woman had the shock of her life when she awoke from a nap - to find a minibus had slammed through her dining room wall.

Players turn out in memory of Jimmy

Players turn out in memory of Jimmy

A football fundraiser for a popular Island coach proved a spectacular success on Saturday.

Sheppey's grounds for optimism

Sheppey's grounds for optimism

A busy summer lies ahead for Sheppey United as they prepare for the Kent Invicta League.

Parachute leap will confront worst fears

Parachute leap will confront worst fears

A mum's present for her son's 40th birthday has led to him embracing the challenge of a sky dive to raise money for a children's centre.

Pupils fundraising for trip to help Borneo community

Pupils fundraising for trip to help Borneo community

Youngsters are fundraising for the trip of a lifetime to Borneo to help improve the lives of a community.

Winners revealed in all categories of Island Run

Winners revealed in all categories of Island Run

The winners of the Paul Trigwell Island Run have been revealed.

Coastal park sculptures taking shape

Coastal park sculptures taking shape

A trail of sculptures for walkers and families to enjoy is taking shape.

Mum thanks hospital by taking on 10k run

Mum thanks hospital by taking on 10k run

A mum is taking on a challenge to raise money for the hospital which saved her baby son’s life.

Charity match tribute to Jimmy

Charity match tribute to Jimmy

Island footballers past and present are staging a game today in honour of a popular coach.

Fundraiser for Kirsty’s husband and daughter

Fundraiser for Kirsty’s husband and daughter

A fundraiser will take place today in memory of a young mum who lost her battle with cancer.

Centre manager made redundant in bid to save money

Centre manager made redundant in bid to save money

A Minster community centre has decided to axe its manager as part of money saving measures.

Conservationist tells of dire winter for county’s bees

Conservationist tells of dire winter for county’s bees

As environmentalists discuss ways of protecting Kent’s bee population, a Sheppey honey seller has spoken of a “dreadful” winter for her insects.

Driver 'attacked with spanner'

Driver 'attacked with spanner'

Police are investigating a street brawl in which a man armed with an adjustable spanner is said to have hit a driver through a window.

Man crashes car after 'medical episode'

Man crashes car after 'medical episode'

A motorist has been treated by an ambulance crew after being involved in an accident near Morrisons.

Brilliant teacher Amy is rewarded for dedication

Brilliant teacher Amy is rewarded for dedication

A “truly remarkable” tutor at a Sheppey school came top of the class at the Kent Teacher of the Year awards.

Hundreds sign up to say no to more housing on Island

Hundreds sign up to say no to more housing on Island

Hundreds of people have joined a Facebook group calling for a halt to house building on the Island until the necessary infrastructure is in place.

Sad tribute after shock death of man on seafront

Sad tribute after shock death of man on seafront

A family have paid touching tribute to a man who died after collapsing on a seafront on his way to the supermarket.

Fake detective in bank card scam

Fake detective in bank card scam

A bogus police detective is being hunted after conning cash from a trusting resident who believed their bank cards had been stolen.

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