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Parish council’s new home

19 February 2014
Parish council’s new home

Villagers had another reason to celebrate on Valentine’s Day: The opening of a new parish office.

Puppy suffers broken jaw in ferocious attack by dog

18 February 2014
Puppy suffers broken jaw in ferocious attack by dog

A man had to fight off a dog that launched a ferocious attack on a much-loved puppy, leaving it with a snapped jaw - before the owner walked away.

Our ring of romance keeps love sparkling

14 February 2014
Our ring of romance keeps love sparkling

Love is still in the air for Sheppey’s most romantic duo – in fact, it has stepped up a gear.

Fines warning to school parents as injury fears grow

13 February 2014
Fines warning to school parents as injury fears grow

A school is pleading with parents to stop parking dangerously and inconsiderately over fears there will be an accident.

Train operator issues cancellations apology

13 February 2014
Train operator issues cancellations apology

Southeastern has insisted there is no underlying problem with staffing after more trains were cancelled because of unavailable crew members.

Heritage campaigners forced to call it a day

13 February 2014
Heritage campaigners forced to call it a day

A group which campaigned to preserve parts of the Island’s history and heritage has been forced to wind up after more than 20 years.

Improvements on way for theatre’s toilets and roof

11 February 2014
Improvements on way for theatre’s toilets and roof

Audiences should be sitting pretty when they use the toilets at Sheppey Little Theatre after it received a grant to revamp them.

Promises made to stand the test of time

11 February 2014
Promises made to stand the test of time

Dozens of couples – including some who have been married for 40 years – took advantage of an opportunity to renew their wedding vows for free.

Year of helping charities starts with a good wax

09 February 2014
Year of helping charities starts with a good wax

An Islander has decided to dedicate the whole of 2014 to supporting a children’s charity.

‘Turbines will destroy prime wildlife habitat’

08 February 2014
‘Turbines will destroy prime wildlife habitat’

A wildlife photographer has objected to a plan to build four wind turbines, saying it will have a detrimental effect on birds and their environment.

Former bar site remains empty for now

07 February 2014
Former bar site remains empty for now

A prominent empty town centre building looks set to stay as it is for now.

Sports shop to set up at retail park

06 February 2014
Sports shop to set up at retail park

The next big name to join a £30m shopping development has been revealed.

Raiders won’t put us off says youth helper

06 February 2014
Raiders won’t put us off says youth helper

The founder of a group set up to help young people says he is disappointed thieves have targeted the cause for the fourth time.

Sign up now for popular fundraiser

06 February 2014
Sign up now for popular fundraiser

The date of one of Sheppey’s most popular annual fundraisers has been revealed.

Fears of 'suspicious' man outside school

05 February 2014
Fears of 'suspicious' man outside school

Police were called to a primary school after reports a man was committing a sex act in a car outside.

Feisty woman, 85, stands up to robber in terrifying raid on home

04 February 2014
Feisty woman, 85, stands up to robber in terrifying raid on home

A tough 85-year-old woman has told how she bravely confronted a self-confessed "scum of the earth" when he terrorised her during a violent robbery.

Grants will help put art at the heart of Island life

04 February 2014
Grants will help put art at the heart of Island life

Four Sheppey schemes have been awarded a £17,000 chunk of a £1.5 million arts grant.

Team says get in touch with your views about town

02 February 2014
Team says get in touch with your views about town

A group set up to try to improve the fortunes of the town centre is holding a public meeting to get feedback and ideas.

Couple’s support group closes after 27 years

02 February 2014
Couple’s support group closes after 27 years

When Jill Green’s son came out as gay, she had a hard time accepting it - since then she's helped thousands of parents in similar situations.

Online auction will support Oliver’s cause

02 February 2014
Online auction will support Oliver’s cause

There are plenty of interesting lots up for grabs in an online charity auction to help a Sheppey youngster who has cancer.

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