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Prayers answered by £2m revamp plan

31 January 2015
Prayers answered by £2m revamp plan

Last year, bold plans were announced for the restoration of Minster Abbey. But how do you bring a 1,300-year-old church into the 21st century?

Former oyster firm HQ for sale

30 January 2015
Former oyster firm HQ for sale

Offers over £190,000 will be accepted for a 199-year-old building off Sheerness seafront.

Past pupils urged to help youngsters

30 January 2015
Past pupils urged to help youngsters

The Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey is appealing for former students to get involved in guiding current learners.

Woman taken to hospital after fall at dentists

28 January 2015
Woman taken to hospital after fall at dentists

A woman was taken to hospital after she reportedly suffered a fall at a dentists this morning.

Crossing safety warnings 'rejected or ignored'

28 January 2015
Crossing safety warnings 'rejected or ignored'

Warnings about potential risks to motorists on the Sheppey Crossing were rejected or ignored while it was being designed and constructed.

Fears playing field could be sold for housing by KCC

28 January 2015
Fears playing field could be sold for housing by KCC

There are fears a playing field on a site earmarked for a new school could be sold for housing – despite previous assurances it would be protected.

Developers flout planning rules and build extra floor

26 January 2015
Developers flout planning rules and build extra floor

A developer is being investigated after it flouted its planning permission by adding an extra floor to “overbearing” buildings backing on to homes.

Chocolates for all while Joshua’s in charge!

25 January 2015
Chocolates for all while Joshua’s in charge!

An Island primary school had a change at the top when a pupil took over for the day.

Busy road to remain open next week

22 January 2015
Busy road to remain open next week

Kent Highways has made a U-turn over plans to close one of the Island's busiest roads.

Extension ends long wait for classrooms

22 January 2015
Extension ends long wait for classrooms

Staff and pupils at an Island primary school are delighted long-awaited revamp work has begun.

Historic air defence post crumbling into the sea

21 January 2015
Historic air defence post crumbling into the sea

A relic from Kent's wartime past is slowly being washed away by the sea.

Historic air defence post crumbling into the sea

20 January 2015
Historic air defence post crumbling into the sea

A stone structure which played a part in keeping airborne enemies at bay is in danger of being washed away.

Trendy Londoners favour Sheppey 'glamping' spot

19 January 2015
Trendy Londoners favour Sheppey 'glamping' spot

Business is booming at Elmley Nature Reserve as affluent 'hipsters' escape the capital to enjoy glamorous camping.

Work begins to restore burnt-out flats

17 January 2015
Work begins to restore burnt-out flats

The Island's historic Glass House building is being revamped following the fire which gutted it in 2013.

Wait goes on for steel mill workers

16 January 2015
Wait goes on for steel mill workers

It is believed negotiations are still underway in relation to the possible re-opening of the Sheerness steel mill.

School improves but falls short of target

15 January 2015
School improves but falls short of target

The leadership team at Westminster primary has come in for praise from Ofsted inspectors.

Plans for £50m supermarket HQ go public

13 January 2015
Plans for £50m supermarket HQ go public

Aldi has submitted proposals for a huge distribution centre which could create 400 jobs.

Pupils are a hit with Sheeran song

13 January 2015
Pupils are a hit with Sheeran song

A video featuring Sheppey schoolchildren miming to an Ed Sheeran song has been racking up views on YouTube.

Storm brewing over wind farm

12 January 2015
Storm brewing over wind farm

The company behind plans for the installation of turbines at Sheerness Docks is staying tight-lipped about the scheme.

Dog rescued after cliff fall drama

11 January 2015
Dog rescued after cliff fall drama

A man has thanked firefighters for rescuing his dog after it become trapped on a cliff face.

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