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Sheppey remembers fallen troops

11 November 2016
Sheppey remembers fallen troops

People around the Island came together to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in conflict.

Parrot's 50-hour jaunt comes to an end

03 November 2016
Parrot's 50-hour jaunt comes to an end

Tired and hungry following two days away, Sky the macaw has returned home after being coaxed from a tree by a workman.

Mill deal announcement was mistake

02 November 2016
Mill deal announcement was mistake

A plan to re-open a major steel works is being discussed but no agreement is yet in place - despite one of the parties saying it was a done deal.

VIDEO: Army explode Second World War grenade

14 October 2016
VIDEO: Army explode Second World War grenade

A gardener got the shock of his life after digging up a wartime munition this morning - leading to a road being closed.

Top eatery set for retail park move

14 October 2016
Top eatery set for retail park move

It has been revealed that Subway has signed up to be the latest tenant at a growing shopping development.

VIDEO: Fan crashes car after spotting Robbie at beach

13 October 2016
VIDEO: Fan crashes car after spotting Robbie at beach

Take That star Robbie Williams went to the rescue after an excited fan crashed her car as she spotted him filming at a Kent seaside.

End of an era as school prepares for move

10 October 2016
End of an era as school prepares for move

An open day was held for past pupils and staff to say goodbye to an Island primary school.

Man suffers head injury in crash

07 October 2016
Man suffers head injury in crash

A driver was taken to hospital and fire crews helped give a woman first aid following a crash between two vehicles.

Fire crews rescue trapped cow

06 October 2016
Fire crews rescue trapped cow

A special team was called in to free an animal which had become trapped in a water-logged ditch.

VIDEO: Chip shop owner counts cost after fire

06 October 2016
VIDEO: Chip shop owner counts cost after fire

Firefighters were called to a takeaway this lunchtime after flames started coming from a fryer.

VIDEO: Crews battle large field fire

06 October 2016
VIDEO: Crews battle large field fire

Three fire engines were sent to fight a large blaze this evening in fields near a major residential area.

Man arrested over town centre 'glassing'

16 September 2016
Man arrested over town centre 'glassing'

A 22-year-old has been questioned by police in connection with a street attack which left another man with "life-changing injuries".

AUDIO: 'Dentist drill' noise stops residents from sleeping

15 September 2016
AUDIO: 'Dentist drill' noise stops residents from sleeping

On one of the warmest nights of the year, people were forced to close their windows to block out a loud whistling, buzzing sound.

VIDEO: Teething trouble as new scheme begins

01 September 2016
VIDEO: Teething trouble as new scheme begins

A new traffic-management plan to tackle the Island's congestion woe got off to a rocky start today.

Latest traffic scheme set to start

31 August 2016
Latest traffic scheme set to start

Islanders are being reminded that new rules for the junction of Lower Road and Barton Hill Drive begin Thursday.

'It’s like you are trapped in your own body'

24 August 2016
'It’s like you are trapped in your own body'

Fifteen years ago Ricky Dalton's mum died from motor neurone disease - now he is faced with the same devastating diagnosis.

Call to move cars ready for clean up

23 August 2016
Call to move cars ready for clean up

People living in a busy town centre road are being warned to move their cars tomorrow.

Police bail town stabbing suspect

19 August 2016
Police bail town stabbing suspect

A 20-year-old has been released on bail as officers continue to investigate an attack which left a man fighting for his life.

Coffee giant named as possible tenant

17 August 2016
Coffee giant named as possible tenant

Starbucks could be set to open a new outlet at a growing Kent retail park after developers revised their plans.

How a scratch from a puppy almost turned fatal

10 August 2016
How a scratch from a puppy almost turned fatal

When he received a small nick from his son's puppy, a grandfather thought nothing of it - but things quickly took a turn for the worse.

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