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Ted shows it’s cool to be at school

27 June 2015
Ted shows it’s cool to be at school

Youngsters at an Island primary got a surprise visit from Attendance Ted.

Prisons a 'penal powder keg' warns MP

26 June 2015
Prisons a 'penal powder keg' warns MP

Alcohol, drugs and gang culture are prevalent in several Kent prisons, an MP has told parliament.

Charitable grant a blessing for church

26 June 2015
Charitable grant a blessing for church

Efforts to restore a major part of the Island's history have been given a £1,800 boost.

Achievers outclass rival team

24 June 2015
Achievers outclass rival team

Pupils turned into teachers as part of a school’s version of TV programme, The Apprentice.

Latest shops proposal revealed

24 June 2015
Latest shops proposal revealed

A planning application has been submitted to Swale council to build two retail units at Thistle Hill.

Bandstand project close to completion

23 June 2015
Bandstand project close to completion

Leysdown's latest landmark is starting to take shape.

MP slams "Cinderella" prison service

23 June 2015
MP slams "Cinderella" prison service

Gordon Henderson called for a review of working conditions in Sheppey's jails during a Commons debate.

Dodgem collector part of theme park launch

21 June 2015
Dodgem collector part of theme park launch

Islander Peter Ward and his vintage fairground cars were invited to Dreamland's reopening in Margate on Friday.

Flying the flag for seafront

20 June 2015
Flying the flag for seafront

A Blue Flag is now flying in Sheerness – showing off to visitors the good condition of its water and seafront.

Humble Cathie is ‘overwhelmed’ by Birthday Honour

16 June 2015
Humble Cathie is ‘overwhelmed’ by Birthday Honour

An Island stalwart says she is “overwhelmed” after being named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Fundraiser works up a thirst

15 June 2015
Fundraiser works up a thirst

A charity cyclist will make stops in Sittingbourne and Sheppey as he attempts to visit every micropub in Britain.

Mum's colourful childhood arthritis campaign

14 June 2015
Mum's colourful childhood arthritis campaign

Sarah Evans from Sheerness is urging people to post Facebook selfies wearing purple to raise awareness of a "juvenile"condition.

New site sought for ambulance base

13 June 2015
New site sought for ambulance base

The search is on for a more central location to house the Island's emergency team.

Pupils take to Apprentice tasks

13 June 2015
 Pupils take to Apprentice tasks

A dozen eager entrepreneurs will put their business acumen to the test as they take part in a school competition based on BBC TV show The Apprentice.

Adopt a plank and help pay for makeover

12 June 2015
Adopt a plank and help pay for makeover

Islanders are being asked to play their part in raising funds for the improvement of Queenborough Harbour.

Help to raise cash for new bandstand

12 June 2015
Help to raise cash for new bandstand

A new attraction which will honour First World War servicemen is taking shape.

'Slash speed at death crash crossing' - Police

12 June 2015
'Slash speed at death crash crossing' - Police

A coroner has warned more drivers could die on a crossing which claimed the lives of a mum and her eight-year-old son in a tragic crash.

Firms pay for resurfacing of disabled teenager’s road

10 June 2015
Firms pay for resurfacing of disabled teenager’s road

A potholed road meant agony for a disabled teenager every time he left the house - but that's changed thanks to generous firms.

Firms pay for resurfacing of disabled teenager’s road

09 June 2015
Firms pay for resurfacing of disabled teenager’s road

A grateful father has thanked the firms that resurfaced the road outside his house so his wheelchair-bound son can get in and out more comfortably.

Rhine challenge tribute to Bob

07 June 2015
Rhine challenge tribute to Bob

Friends of former Sheppey School teacher Bob Marchbank are cycling the length of the River Rhine in his memory.

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