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Wednesday, February 08 2012

Today's News

Thamesteel task force discusses future

A task force has been hammering out ideas to help workers made redundant from the troubled Thamesteel plant in Sheerness.

Tuesday, February 07 2012

Two years since school shut and still no news about site

Funding issues are holding up plans for a primary school's move to the former Danley site in Halfway.

Tuesday, February 07 2012

Taskforce to look at future of Thamesteel

A new taskforce will look at the way forward for staff and the steelworks at the troubled Thamesteel plant in Sheerness.

Monday, February 06 2012

Vessel rescued in bad weather

A stricken yacht had to be rescued by a lifeboat, after it started drifting in harsh weather.

Sunday, February 05 2012

Thamesteel apprentice: Life goes on

An apprentice has told how he's determined to finish his qualification - despite losing his job from stricken Thamesteel.

Monday, February 06 2012

Airport verdict: On your bike, Boris

A landmark poll has found less than one in five people support plans for a Thames Estuary airport.

Friday, February 03 2012

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Day at the beach for TV production team

The Island proved its credentials as a prime film location this week when yet another television production company came to Sheppey.

Thursday, February 02 2012

Main road flooded despite weekly drain inspections

The Highways Agency has said drains on the A249 are inspected weekly after last week’s flooding which led to an accident.

Thursday, February 02 2012

Get texting to help – or go Old Skool-style

A new way to raise money for poorly toddler Oliver Smith has been launched - along with a music event featuring some famous faces.

Wednesday, February 01 2012

Cold, with more snow on the way!

This snowy scene is what we could see tomorrow according to the Island's weather oracle.

Wednesday, February 01 2012

Clarkson says no to a drink... for now

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson will not be visiting the Island again – at least for now.

Wednesday, February 01 2012

Child suffers shock after car crash

A child was taken to hospital suffering from shock after a three-car smash.

Tuesday, January 31 2012

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Newsagent boosts fund after collection theft

A campaign to raise money to fund a poorly toddler’s cancer treatment has had another boost.

Friday, January 27 2012

Cold snap could signal snow on its way

According to the Island’s very own weather oracle, Darren Prescott, there is 60% risk of snow for us at some stage next week.

Friday, January 27 2012

Thamesteel staff WILL lose jobs

As many as 350 Kent workers WILL lose their jobs after Thamesteel went into administration, it has been confirmed.

Friday, January 27 2012

'It's a kick in the teeth'

Workers leaving Thamesteel after today's meeting with administrators have spoken of their anger.

Thursday, January 26 2012

'The Pfizer of Sheerness'

Devastated workers at threatened Sheppey metalworks Thamesteel have spoken of their anger as the firm's future hangs in the balance.

Thursday, January 26 2012

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Updated: Thamesteel goes into administration

Workers at the Sheerness steel mill were told this afternoon the company will be appointing administrators - and they will not be receiving their January wages.

Wednesday, January 25 2012

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