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1,000 parcels to Belarus with love

26 September 2013
1,000 parcels to Belarus with love

A shoebox appeal yielded more than 1,000 parcels to help needy families in Belarus.

Mum’s ‘no parking’ plea after near miss at school

26 September 2013
Mum’s ‘no parking’ plea after near miss at school

A Queenborough mum has appealed to fellow parents to abide by ‘no parking’ rules outside Halfway primary.

Enjoying a creative voyage with the Vikings

25 September 2013
Enjoying a creative voyage with the Vikings

A three-day creative bow to the Vikings took place at the weekend as part of the Sheppey Promenade Festival.

Volunteers help keep beach clean

25 September 2013
Volunteers help keep beach clean

Toothbrushes, toy soldiers and fake false teeth were among items collected during a clean-up at Garrison Point.

Judo star is given a helping hand

23 September 2013
Judo star is given a helping hand

Up-and-coming judo star George Cullum has been awarded £1,000 to help fulfil his sporting ambition.

These pirates welcome aboard

22 September 2013
These pirates welcome aboard

The Island’s buccaneers are a generous, rather than ferocious, bunch.

Wife’s dying wish is to renew wedding vows

20 September 2013
Wife’s dying wish is to renew wedding vows

A terminally ill mum is to renew her wedding vows as an everlasting gift to her husband.

Disabled tot in hospital dash after lifeline is cut

19 September 2013
Disabled tot in hospital dash after lifeline is cut

A Minster tot was taken to hospital after the tube used to feed her became dislodged.

Molly’s dream comes true with Bollywood roles

19 September 2013
Molly’s dream comes true with Bollywood roles

A former Minster College pupil is living the Bollywood dream.

Rugby club plans ‘serve community’

18 September 2013
Rugby club plans ‘serve community’

Sheppey Rugby Club is “days away” from hearing whether an application to transform its Lower Road headquarters has been successful.

Following mum down memory lane 77 years later

14 September 2013
Following mum down memory lane 77 years later

A Murston man journeyed to the Emerald Isle to spend a holiday tracing his mother’s footsteps.

Call for better funding to end health inequalities

10 September 2013
 Call for better funding to end health inequalities

Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Sittingbourne and Sheppey has called for urgent action to tackle health inequalities in Swale

Fungi photo wins award

10 September 2013
Fungi photo wins award

Photographer Rob Canis was among the winners at this year's British Wildlife Photography Awards.

Plans for High Street market twice a week

07 September 2013
Plans for High Street market twice a week

Plans to help get more shoppers in the town centre could see Sittingbourne's market moved.

Up to 50 people mount town demonstration

04 September 2013
Up to 50 people mount town demonstration

People who use the closure-threatened Phoenix House community centre have marched through the town centre.

Group stopped from using town centre site

04 September 2013
Group stopped from using town centre site

Skateboarders have to find a new place to ride after their current location was boarded up

A short hop to paradise

03 September 2013
A short hop to paradise

Why was I, a committed aero-phobe, boarding a light aircraft for an early morning trip to France? I’m anxious enough about travelling on the big birds

Grandmother thanks NHS team after suffering falls

02 September 2013
Grandmother thanks NHS team after suffering falls

A grandmother-of-five has paid tribute to an NHS team for improving her quality of life.

Blood donors honoured for years of dedication

31 August 2013
Blood donors honoured for years of dedication

London's Hilton Hotel was the location for a thank you ceremony for people who have saved lives.

12-acre solar farm plan turned down

30 August 2013
12-acre solar farm plan turned down

Councillors have voted against an application to site a massive solar farm in a picturesque village.

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