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Seasonal lights' removal sparks anger

28 March 2015
Seasonal lights' removal sparks anger

Cllr Pat Sandle has hit out at "high-handed" Kent County Council after Leysdown's illuminations were taken down last weekend.

Drumming legend beats a path to the Island

26 March 2015
Drumming legend beats a path to the Island

Rick Buckler, former member of one of Britain's biggest bands, The Jam, took a whistle-stop tour of Sheppey to talk about his new book.

Volunteer honour for police service is special moment

24 March 2015
Volunteer honour for police service is special moment

A Minster man has been honoured for his work as a police special sergeant.

Memories of Birds of a Feather star's Island nest

19 March 2015
Memories of Birds of a Feather star's Island nest

Actress Linda Robson relives the happy childhood years she spent holidaying in Leysdown.

Pets point the way to classy prizes

19 March 2015
Pets point the way to classy prizes

Animal lover Christine Naden is delighted after her two pet pooches collected top honours at Crufts.

Gran’s close shave for good causes

14 March 2015
Gran’s close shave for good causes

Two charities are better off after a Sheerness woman lost her luscious locks.

Staff welcome rule on prison smoking

12 March 2015
Staff welcome rule on prison smoking

Officers and inmates could soon be banned from enjoying cigarettes behind bars after a High Court decision.

Two injured in Island road crash

12 March 2015
Two injured in Island road crash

Ambulance crews were called this morning following an accident in Minster Road.

Popular Island businessman calls it a day

06 March 2015
Popular Island businessman calls it a day

Company owner and Monster Raving Loony, Chris Driver, is to retire after 25-years running his own firm.

Factory's bad smell 'making workers feel ill'

03 March 2015
Factory's bad smell 'making workers feel ill'

Tests have been carried out at a disused factory after workers complained of feeling unwell.

'Irresponsible photographers to blame for owl deaths'

03 March 2015
'Irresponsible photographers to blame for owl deaths'

A wildlife photographer is blaming irresponsible snappers for causing the injuries and deaths of at least seven owls in recent weeks.

Stone Age fun for Island school pupils

02 March 2015
Stone Age fun for Island school pupils

Youngsters at one primary went way back in time when they learnt all about life 8,000 years ago.

Arrest after 'shooting'

26 February 2015
Arrest after 'shooting'

A Liverpool man has been questioned on suspicion of possessing a firearm after windows were reportedly shot out at a house.

A spanking new customer base

26 February 2015
A spanking new customer base

The owners of Sheppey's adults-only shop say business is booming as Islanders get into the Fifty Shades spirit of things.

Windows smashed in suspected shooting

24 February 2015
Windows smashed in suspected shooting

Neighbours reported hearing two loud bangs as police rushed to a house following reports of a shooting, which left two windows smashed.

Early morning drama as car hits lamppost

23 February 2015
Early morning drama as car hits lamppost

Police are investigating the circumstances around how a BMW came to crash yesterday.

Kent beach inspiration for holiday pop classic

22 February 2015
Kent beach inspiration for holiday pop classic

It might be the best song ever written about a cheap and cheerful trip to an English seaside town - and it's based on this Kent beach.

Pupils jump feet first into super sock fundraiser

19 February 2015
Pupils jump feet first into super sock fundraiser

Academy youngsters found a multi-coloured way to raise cash for a cancer charity.

Spur of the moment TV spoof is Facebook hit

18 February 2015
Spur of the moment TV spoof is Facebook hit

A former rugby player and coach has won an army of new fans after posting a video which displays his somewhat softer side.

Video bid to save disappearing cliffs

14 February 2015
Video bid to save disappearing cliffs

A concerned Eastchurch resident has taken to video-sharing website YouTube to highlight erosion fears in the village.

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