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Developers press council to increase new homes targets

06 June 2015
Developers press council to increase new homes targets

Developers have called for sites which were omitted from the Island’s housing allocation following public protests to be reinstated under the Local Pl

Student gears up for 2,500-mile cycling challenge

06 June 2015
Student gears up for 2,500-mile cycling challenge

A student is preparing for his latest fundraising effort for a cause close to his heart.

Port boss outlines ambitious plans for a bright future

02 June 2015
Port boss outlines ambitious plans for a bright future

The Port of Sheerness’s top man has spoken of his ambitions for the area.

Drive to improve school pays off with good Ofsted report

31 May 2015
Drive to improve school pays off with good Ofsted report

Staff and children are celebrating after a primary school was rated as “good” by Ofsted.

Young survivors tell of tough challenges faced after a stroke

30 May 2015
Young survivors tell of tough challenges faced after a stroke

As Action On Stroke Month continues, four young stroke victims from Swale shared the unique challenges they face.

Six sheep mauled to death by dogs in one night

29 May 2015
Six sheep mauled to death by dogs in one night

A farmer is warning dog owners to keep their pets under control after six of his sheep were killed in one night. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

More closures for crossing work

29 May 2015
More closures for crossing work

Reminder that drivers may face delays as the Sheppey bridge shuts again for the weekend.

Controversial homes plan rejected

27 May 2015
Controversial homes plan rejected

Swale council's planning committee was united in voting against a Seager Road housing development.

'Appalling, sudden and complete'

27 May 2015
'Appalling, sudden and complete'

One hundred years to the day of the explosion on board HMS Princess Irene and the loss of 352 lives, mystery still surrounds the tragedy.

A tragedy that shook the Island

27 May 2015
A tragedy that shook the Island

As the Island remembers the 100th anniversary of the Princess Irene disaster today, Peter Cook and Lewis Dyson look back on that fateful day.

Service to commemorate lost ship

24 May 2015
Service to commemorate lost ship

The many men who perished in one of Britain's worst disasters will be remembered this coming week.

Armed police in gun swoop

20 May 2015
Armed police in gun swoop

Eight men have been arrested after a firearm was recovered from a vehicle.

Reg, 87, sees his beloved Hammers one more time

14 May 2015
Reg, 87, sees his beloved Hammers one more time

An 87-year-old lifelong West Ham fan got to see his team play again after his care home organised a trip to see a football match.

Rapid progress pledge on special measures school

13 May 2015
Rapid progress pledge on special measures school

The head teacher of a Sheerness primary says the school is determined to exit special measures quickly.

Port plan proves popular

12 May 2015
Port plan proves popular

Peel Ports says its 20-year masterplan for Sheerness Docks has found favour with Islanders.

Stranded man rescued in 'atrocious' weather conditions

06 May 2015
Stranded man rescued in 'atrocious' weather conditions

A lone kayaker was pulled to safety in a dramatic rescue during a gale.

Here are some big clues to what’s in the pipeline...

05 May 2015
Here are some big clues to what’s in the pipeline...

Huge parts intended for an offshore wind farm have been spotted being delivered to Sheerness Docks.

Sheppey teacher makes her mark as an artist

03 May 2015
Sheppey teacher makes her mark as an artist

Louise Harris has opened an exhibition of her work in Iceland.

Ofsted report good news for school

02 May 2015
Ofsted report good news for school

An Island school for children not in mainstream education has been rated “good” following an Ofsted inspection.

Thriving historic pub ‘nearly closed’

02 May 2015
Thriving historic pub ‘nearly closed’

The new landlord of a historic Sheppey pub and hotel says the business came close to shutting for good.

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