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Stroke victim stretches himself to the limit

08 March 2015
Stroke victim stretches himself to the limit

A 70-year-old has become the first winner of a gym’s member of the year award only 14 months after he suffered a stroke.

Pub book leads to family reunion

08 March 2015
Pub book leads to family reunion

A book chronicling the intriguing goings-on at a former Island pub has led to a reunion of long-lost relatives.

Thousands breathe easier after kicking the habit

08 March 2015
Thousands breathe easier after kicking the habit

Natalie Meehan, Stop Smoking Service team leader in Sheppey,said they have helped more than 60,000 people quit the ciggies.

Campaigners’ bid to make road safer

07 March 2015
Campaigners’ bid to make road safer

A group has been founded to work towards improving safety on one of the Island's busiest routes.

Disused church going under the hammer

06 March 2015
Disused church going under the hammer

More than a year after it closed its doors for good, a place of worship is set to be sold at auction.

Has sex pest struck again?

05 March 2015
Has sex pest struck again?

A mum fears a predator who targeted a teenager asking for sex may have struck again.

Marina plan floated again but fears over its viability surface

05 March 2015
Marina plan floated again but fears over its viability surface

The possibility of a marina in Queenborough is back on the table after a government U-turn.

Site meeting over plan for homes on filling station site

05 March 2015
Site meeting over plan for homes on filling station site

A meeting was held to decide whether to allow 14 homes to be built on the site of a former garage.

Praise for new VC's "amazing" bravery

04 March 2015
Praise for new VC's "amazing" bravery

The Sheppey father of the previous recipient of Britain's highest military honour has paid tribute to the latest soldier to be awarded the medal.

Fresh plans for homes labelled ‘too high’

01 March 2015
Fresh plans for homes labelled ‘too high’

The people behind the controversial Seager Road development have submitted new proposals after existing buildings broke planning permission rules.

Displays look at church’s long history

01 March 2015
Displays look at church’s long history

Visitors flocked to Holy Trinity, Queenborough, to find out more about its past, present and future.

Council slammed over hike in rates

28 February 2015
Council slammed over hike in rates

Angry users have hit out at plans to increase the cost of buying or leasing beach huts on Minster Leas.

Prison recruitment 'can't keep up'

27 February 2015
Prison recruitment 'can't keep up'

Staff shortages, inmate overcrowding and one of the highest sickness levels in the country continue to affect a Kent jail, a report has found.

Artists let loose in town museum

27 February 2015
Artists let loose in town museum

A creative session was held at a heritage centre which has ambitious plans for its future.

Battle to protect site from housing developer

27 February 2015
Battle to protect site from housing developer

There are calls for the county council to scrap plans to lift an order preventing the construction of homes on the Halfway Houses school site.

New cars parked on former mill land

26 February 2015
New cars parked on former mill land

Following the end of a legal wrangle, Peel Ports has begun storing imported cars on the former Thamesteel site.

Tribute to Island dad of arrows legend

25 February 2015
Tribute to Island dad of arrows legend

Former Sheppey darts player, George Ball, has spoken warmly of George Bristow, father of "Crafty Cockney" Eric, who has died aged 82.

'I was thinking I have to get away from this man'

25 February 2015
'I was thinking I have to get away from this man'

A teenager who ran away from a man she says approached her asking for sex is warning young girls not to go out on their own at night.

‘Businesses willing to pay for speed cameras on bridge’

24 February 2015
‘Businesses willing to pay for speed cameras on bridge’

A community radio station has launched a campaign to raise cash to put four speed cameras on the Sheppey Crossing.

Listing could save historic hospital

22 February 2015
Listing could save historic hospital

English Heritage might become involved in a bid to ensure a 200-year-old building is saved from development.

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