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Council 'undemocratic' over housing scheme

02 April 2015
Council 'undemocratic' over housing scheme

Officers have been criticised for recommending approval for a controversial development before a public consultation has ended.

Inmate found dead in cell named

31 March 2015
Inmate found dead in cell named

An inmate found with multiple stab wounds in his prison cell has been named - after two men were charged with murder.

Woman 'urinated on school floor in front of pupils'

31 March 2015
Woman 'urinated on school floor in front of pupils'

A woman accused of urinating in front of pupils and parents at a special needs school has failed to appear at court twice.

Art project builds confidence and gets community involved

29 March 2015
Art project builds confidence and gets community involved

Young people were praised for their hard work as their art project celebrating what Sheppey means to them was unveiled.

Making music to raise funds and a smile

29 March 2015
Making music to raise funds and a smile

A 12-hour music marathon raised £321 for Comic Relief.

Couple’s 50 years of fun and friendship

27 March 2015
Couple’s 50 years of fun and friendship

A popular Island couple will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on Friday.

'I need to know the truth about my mum’s death'

25 March 2015
'I need to know the truth about my mum’s death'

Mystery still surrounds the death of a Kent grandmother on Gran Canaria 18 months ago - her daughter is fighting for answers.

Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Higson on Island

22 March 2015
Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Higson on Island

A major TV adaptation of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, written by a famous face from The Fast Show, has been filming scenes on Sheppey.

Repair work starts to restore all-tide landing

21 March 2015
Repair work starts to restore all-tide landing

More than a year after it closed, repair work has begun on Queenborough's harbour walkway.

Ceremony marks launch of £6m school build

20 March 2015
Ceremony marks launch of £6m school build

A £6m academy development has begun, paving the way for much needed school places.

VIDEO: Van driver caught shunting parked car

18 March 2015
VIDEO: Van driver caught shunting parked car

This is the shocking moment a van driver is caught red-handed shunting a car several yards out of their way.

Island is right at the art of project for young people

17 March 2015
Island is right at the art of project for young people

A collaborative art project exploring themes based on the Island is to be unveiled this week.

Joined-up approach could cut NHS waste

14 March 2015
Joined-up approach could cut NHS waste

New plans are set to change the way medical equipment is lent out and returned.

Pupils receive certificates for 100% record

13 March 2015
Pupils receive certificates for 100% record

Youngster at one Island primary school have been recognised for being ever-present.

Steel mill firm owes Swale £1.25m

12 March 2015
Steel mill firm owes Swale £1.25m

The Saudi owners of Thamesteel have agreed to pay the council money still owed from business rates.

Double delight for darts players

11 March 2015
Double delight for darts players

A 12-hour marathon has raised twice the amount expected to help a fundraiser go on a sky dive.

New architects in homes plan for historic building

11 March 2015
New architects in homes plan for historic building

Plans for the conversion of a Grade II listed building into homes are still in place despite the architects working on the project being dropped.

Post Office reopening welcomed but doubts remain over its future

10 March 2015
Post Office reopening welcomed but doubts remain over its future

The Post Office in Eastchurch is to reopen for the time being after weeks of closure.

Former England rugby star backs VC campaign

09 March 2015
Former England rugby star backs VC campaign

Ex-international flanker Mickey Skinner visited the Beach pub on Saturday to support a cause close to the hearts of the couple who run it.

Proud owners of beach hut get their keys

09 March 2015
Proud owners of beach hut get their keys

The latest Islanders to buy a retreat on Minster Leas are the parents of a disabled Falklands' veteran.

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