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Bridge operations to return to normal next weekend

13 February 2015
Bridge operations to return to normal next weekend

Repairs to the Kingsferry Bridge will be completed by next Saturday, bringing to an end nearly three weeks of delays for road and rail passengers.

Worshippers’ fears for church’s future

12 February 2015
Worshippers’ fears for church’s future

Members of the congregation at St Peter's, Halfway, met on Sunday for what could be the final time.

Confusion over future of church despite promises

07 February 2015
Confusion over future of church despite promises

A service is to be held tomorrow at St Peter's Church, Halfway, which many worry could be the last one held there.

Action taken to clear land of rubbish

07 February 2015
Action taken to clear land of rubbish

Household and industrial waste dumped in Minster is set to be removed after a councillor's intervention.

Crazy Camo leads charge for the lads

06 February 2015
Crazy Camo leads charge for the lads

Following on from last week's Page 3 appearance by former mayor, Pat Sandle, we were contacted by a holiday camp worker keen to bare all.

Entries arrive for Island music contest

04 February 2015
Entries arrive for Island music contest

Click in the story to hear All Tide Up, the first of a number of compositions so far received for STG's Song for Sheppey competition.

Stuck crossing leads to travel disruption

02 February 2015
Stuck crossing leads to travel disruption

Drivers and rail users face two weeks of delays while a key bridge undergoes repairs after it became jammed in the up position.

Bridge graffiti sparks outrage

29 January 2015
Bridge graffiti sparks outrage

Drivers approaching Sheppey have been met with the words 'Welcome to Hell' daubed on the crossing.

Why I was referee for girls on Page 3

29 January 2015
Why I was referee for girls on Page 3

Although rumours of its demise were greatly exaggerated, The Sun's Page 3 feature has received staunch backing from an unlikely source.

Mum's plea: 'Find my boy a school'

27 January 2015
Mum's plea: 'Find my boy a school'

A mum says her seven-year-old son Harley has been without full-time education since moving to Kent four months ago.

Search begins for Island anthem

27 January 2015
Search begins for Island anthem

Song for Sheppey has been launched to find a tune to represent our fair isle.

Fundraiser for dying mother

24 January 2015
Fundraiser for dying mother

Fitness trainers were put through their paces at a boot camp aimed at helping fulfill the last wishes of a seriously ill 26-year-old.

Relief as moving deadline extended

23 January 2015
Relief as moving deadline extended

Business owners on the Klondyke Industrial Estate are to be given more time to find new premises.

Appeal for "considerate" drivers during road closure

21 January 2015
Appeal for "considerate" drivers during road closure

Minster Parish Council has asked motorists to avoid clogging-up diversion routes while Lower Road is shut.

Floodlights point to bright future at football club

20 January 2015
Floodlights point to bright future at football club

Sheppey United can now host night matches following the installation of £70,000 lights at Holm Park.

Bridge fails to make the grade for listed status

18 January 2015
Bridge fails to make the grade for listed status

The Kingsferry Bridge has been denied English Heritage status following a bid to by Iwade Parish Council.

Police investigate reports of sexual offence

18 January 2015
Police investigate reports of sexual offence

Officers are carrying out inquiries after reports of a sexual offence in Sittingbourne.

Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads...

18 January 2015
Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads...

A blast from the past gave youngsters a treat when the famous Back to the Future DeLorean arrived at an Island primary school.

Pupils win work and anti-bullying awards

17 January 2015
Pupils win work and anti-bullying awards

Two sets of Academy youngsters are celebrating after being recognised for their good efforts.

Debate on changes to revamp plan

15 January 2015
Debate on changes to revamp plan

A meeting is to be held about the future of the Queenborough and Rushenden regeneration.

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