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Centuries-old Island church due for major revamp

17 October 2014
 Centuries-old Island church due for major revamp

A replica of a 400-year-old sundial is to be installed at Minster Abbey as preparations begin for its £1m makeover.

Lights herald bright new dawn for Island football club

17 October 2014
Lights herald bright new dawn for Island football club

Floodlights are due to be installed at Sheppey United's Holm Park ground as the club's revival on and off the pitch continues at apace.

Man treated in hospital following Sheppey crash

16 October 2014
Man treated in hospital following Sheppey crash

An 80-year-old hit by a car in Queenborough yesterday suffered a serious head injury.

Appeal for lights to be switched back on after stabbing

16 October 2014
Appeal for lights to be switched back on after stabbing

A councillor will ask the authorities to think again about switching street lights off in Sheerness after a man was stabbed on Thursday night.

Pupils join in beach clean-up

16 October 2014
Pupils join in beach clean-up

Plastic bags, cans and even a computer were among items collected during a clean-up of Sheerness beach by Oasis Isle of Sheppey Academy pupils.

Barbed Wire Island trenches uncovered by archaeolgists

14 October 2014
Barbed Wire Island trenches uncovered by archaeolgists

A number of "exciting" First World War fortifications have been unearthed on Sheppey during a project to mark the conflict's centenary.

Man stabbed in 'armed robbery'

10 October 2014
Man stabbed in 'armed robbery'

A man was taken to hospital with a knife wound to his stomach after a stabbing in an alleyway.

Every little bit really DOES help

08 October 2014
Every little bit really DOES help

Here's how a last-minute CD gift in Tesco's led to an ordinary Kent couple forming a globetrotting friendship... with Peter Andre.

Planning permission granted for "soulless" school

08 October 2014
Planning permission granted for "soulless" school

A 420-primary earmarked for Thistle Hill has been given the go ahead despite Minster Parish Council's misgivings about its drab design.

Boost for fans of the silver screen

04 October 2014
Boost for fans of the silver screen

After more than five years without a cinema our town could soon be home to two.

New boss appointed for town team

04 October 2014
New boss appointed for town team

The group established to breathe fresh life into Sheerness has named a former newspaper editor as its chairman.

MP fights on for removal of roundabout traffic lights

30 September 2014
MP fights on for removal of roundabout traffic lights

MP Gordon Henderson’s battle for a trial switch-off of the Stockbury roundabout traffic lights continues.

‘Salesman’ burglar jailed for brazen entries to two homes

30 September 2014
‘Salesman’ burglar jailed for brazen entries to two homes

A burglar who posed as a salesman has been locked up.

Bridge closed after man threatens to jump off it

28 September 2014
Bridge closed after man threatens to jump off it

The Sheppey Crossing was shut to traffic as emergency services talked down a man saying he was going to plunge from the structure.

Victim mugged by gang in the street

27 September 2014
Victim mugged by gang in the street

A man in his 20s had his bank cards and other items stolen by a group of men in Sittingbourne.

No regrets? Robbie tribute act doesn't entertain

24 September 2014
No regrets? Robbie tribute act doesn't entertain

A Robbie Williams tribute act bombed after the singer necked back at least eight pints, swore at the audience and repeated one song THREE times.

Housing decision on hold

24 September 2014
Housing decision on hold

A verdict on a controversial 14-home development earmarked for Newington has been delayed for a site visit by Swale's planning committee.

Threat by speedway boss after curfew bid rejected

24 September 2014
Threat by speedway boss after curfew bid rejected

A plan to extend speedway race times at Central Park has been refused leading to question marks about the sport's future at the stadium.

What better way to mark your 40th?

21 September 2014
What better way to mark your 40th?

Instead of jetting off somewhere exotic, a Swale council worker decided to do something for charity to coincide with his landmark birthday.

Couple step back in time to tie knot

16 September 2014
Couple step back in time to tie knot

A Sittingbourne pair will evoke the spirit of the middle ages by holding a medieval-themed wedding on Saturday.

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