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Voters prepare to have their say

10 October 2014
Voters prepare to have their say

People living in Sheppey Central are being reminded that a by-election will be held to replace former mayor John Morris, who died in May.

Three car smash near busy set of traffic lights

04 October 2014
Three car smash near busy set of traffic lights

Three vehicles were involved in a crash near a set of traffic lights this afternoon.

Emergency crews at scene of three-car smash

01 October 2014
Emergency crews at scene of three-car smash

A man and child are being treated by medics at the scene of an accident on Sheppey.

Police helicopter called to assist in search for suspect

25 September 2014
Police helicopter called to assist in search for suspect

A helicopter was called to help search for a suspect following a police raid this morning.

Man dies after collapsing in medical centre

24 September 2014
Man dies after collapsing in medical centre

A man has died from a suspected cardiac arrest after he collapsed in a medical centre this morning.

Latest Island supermarket opens its doors

23 September 2014
Latest Island supermarket opens its doors

The latest business to open on a £30 million retail development has welcomed its first customers today.

New store opens in Queenborough retail development

17 September 2014
New store opens in Queenborough retail development

The latest business at the £30m Neats Court retail park opened its doors today, creating 60 jobs.

Don’t worry, it’s full steam ahead for Prom festival

15 September 2014
Don’t worry, it’s full steam ahead for Prom festival

Organisers of the Promenade festival are keen to get the message out that it’s business as usual for the biggest and brightest celebration of Sheppey.

‘Kids are the light of my life and got me to help others’

14 September 2014
‘Kids are the light of my life and got me to help others’

A mum has paid tribute to the NHS for saving the lives of her three babies, all born with a genetic condition.

Prison safe but violence a concern, say inspectors

12 September 2014
Prison safe but violence a concern, say inspectors

The level of violence at Swaleside Prison and quantity of weapons discovered there are worrying, say the authors of the latest report on the facility.

Our festive lights are sure to dazzle

11 September 2014
Our festive lights are sure to dazzle

Thousands of pounds have been set aside to splash out on a stunning display of Christmas lights for Sheerness.

Biker 'trapped' under car in crash flown to hospital

09 September 2014
Biker 'trapped' under car in crash flown to hospital

A motorbike rider believed to have been trapped under a car after a crash has been flown to hospital.

Sheppey Crossing closed following broken down vehicle

08 September 2014
Sheppey Crossing closed following broken down vehicle

The Sheppey Crossing has been closed following a broken down vehicle this afternoon.

Island’s history is revealed on mural

04 September 2014
Island’s history is revealed on mural

Youngsters were given a colourful opportunity to chart Sheppey's past.

Cat with a wound on its cheek goes missing on trip to the vets

29 August 2014
Cat with a wound on its cheek goes missing on trip to the vets

A cat is missing after it escaped ahead of a trip to the vets to check on a wound on its face.

Island creatives draw more than a thousand to art show

26 August 2014
Island creatives draw more than a thousand to art show

Visitor numbers at an Island art showcase more than tripled compared with last year.

The SS Richard Montgomery remembered

20 August 2014
The SS Richard Montgomery remembered

Seventy years ago today, the SS Richard Montgomery ran aground off the coast of Sheerness. Bel Austin shares her memories.

Football mascot scores big at fund raiser

19 August 2014
 Football mascot scores big at fund raiser

A football club unveiled its new mascot at its fund raising summer fun day.

Sheppey gets ready for pirate invasion

29 July 2014
Sheppey gets ready for pirate invasion

Sheppey Pirates will be aiming to maintain their record of never being repelled from the Island’s shores during their annual invasion.

Message in a bottle story on BBC's One Show tonight

09 July 2014
Message in a bottle story on BBC's One Show tonight

An Islander who received a reply to a message in a bottle 15 years after she threw it in the water is to appear on the One Show tonight.

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