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Radio presenter made patron

27 March 2014
Radio presenter made patron

A radio presenter who was recognised in the New Year’s Honours List has been made a patron of an Island station.

CD boost for Dannyboy Trust

24 March 2014
CD boost for Dannyboy Trust

A charity set up in memory of Sheppey soldier Daniel Holkham has had a boost of £200.

Last chance to comment on Freedom Pass

24 March 2014
Last chance to comment on Freedom Pass

Consultation on the controversial changes to the Kent Freedom Pass ends today.

Battle continues for school road safety measures

23 March 2014
Battle continues for school road safety measures

A parish councillor has refused to back down in her fight to get improved safety measures outside a school.

Homes to be built on site of Gateway community centre

23 March 2014
Homes to be built on site of Gateway community centre

Plans to demolish buildings including a community centre to prepare a site for redevelopment have been approved.

Vicar’s reassurance after outcry over changes to abbey

22 March 2014
Vicar’s reassurance after outcry over changes to abbey

A vicar has reassured residents that changes to Minster Abbey are in the best interests of the church and community.

Women behind ‘wheelie good’ cause for children

22 March 2014
Women behind ‘wheelie good’ cause for children

Members of the Island branch of an international women’s organisation are launching a fundraising bid for children’s centres.

Sittingbourne road repairs programme revealed

21 March 2014
Sittingbourne road repairs programme revealed

Kent Highways has issued its list of road improvements for 2013/14.

Ferry House Inn wins top award

21 March 2014
Ferry House Inn wins top award

A Sheppey pub beat off competition from 80 other contenders to claim the Kent Dining Pub of the Year title.

'It’s not an open house without a roof!

20 March 2014
'It’s not an open house without a roof!

This sorry looking property piqued the interest of a group of walkers when they went past it in Leysdown.

Proud first for lifesaving son

19 March 2014
 Proud first for lifesaving son

An Island swimming coach has been made the deputy president of the Royal Lifesaving Society’s (RLSS) Kent branch.

Any advice? – Just don’t look down!

18 March 2014
Any advice? – Just don’t look down!

A number of Islanders took part in an abseil organised by the KM Group to raise money for charity.

More bikes stolen from Sheppey

18 March 2014
More bikes stolen from Sheppey

Another four bikes have been stolen from the Island, including a brand new one belonging to a schoolboy.

Widow's disgust after church leader bungles man's funeral

17 March 2014
Widow's disgust after church leader bungles man's funeral

A woman has spoken of her anger after a lay preacher arrived late for her husband's funeral - and had forgotten both the eulogy and order of service.

Long wait for action on road

16 March 2014
Long wait for action on road

Kent County Council has been slammed after the man responsible for the Island’s roads admitted he is yet to see the report on Minster Broadway.

VC soldier’s father backs heroes’ graves campaign

16 March 2014
VC soldier’s father backs heroes’ graves campaign

An Island publican is backing a national campaign to help restore the neglected graves of British war heroes.

‘Don’t be shy – give this campaign a try'

15 March 2014
‘Don’t be shy – give this campaign a try'

A mum is hoping Islanders will get in the spirit of a fundraising campaign for Breast Cancer Care.

‘Huts have brightened up Minster’

15 March 2014
‘Huts have brightened up Minster’

With spring well and truly sprung, owners of Sheppey’s beach huts can be seen out and about getting them ready for the summer season.

Sheppey Sea Cadet volunteer’s Pacific challenge

12 March 2014
Sheppey Sea Cadet volunteer’s Pacific challenge

A Sheppey Sea Cadet volunteer is waiting to start his stint as part of the GB crew in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

Work well underway on phase two of development

11 March 2014
Work well underway on phase two of development

Work has started to construct metal frames which will eventually house two of the companies coming to Neats Court.

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