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Investigation into disturbance at prison

Investigation into disturbance at prison

16 November 2014

Action is expected to be taken against those responsible for trouble breaking out at HMP Elmley in Eastchurch last night.

Pupils learn about life in First World War

Pupils learn about life in First World War

16 November 2014

Youngsters at a Sheppey primary school enjoyed a workshop teaching them what life was like a century ago.

Police to get new crime-fighting weapon - an iPad

Police to get new crime-fighting weapon - an iPad

15 November 2014

Kent's 21st century crime fighters will soon be having an apple a day... an iPad, that is.

Double delight as duo share role

Double delight as duo share role

15 November 2014

Judges found it so difficult to pick a winner in the Sheppey Snow Queen competition that they picked two.

Fears of rundown homes for renters

Fears of rundown homes for renters

14 November 2014

Following a council decision to cut the short-term empty home council tax discount period, people could face moving into neglected properties.

‘Stolen’ swing back in park after repair

‘Stolen’ swing back in park after repair

14 November 2014

Worries that a piece of disabled play equipment had been stolen from a park have proved unfounded.

Cadets celebrate centre opening with selfie

Cadets celebrate centre opening with selfie

13 November 2014

A new home for army and air force cadets has been officially opened on the Island

Candidate calls on party to back Miliband

Candidate calls on party to back Miliband

13 November 2014

Westminster hopeful Guy Nicholson has called on disgruntled Labour MPs to stop a whispering campaign against the party's leader.

Prisoner found dead at HMP Elmley

Prisoner found dead at HMP Elmley

12 November 2014

An inmate has been found dead at HMP Elmley the day the prison received a damning report from inspectors.

Eight arrested after car parts discovery

Eight arrested after car parts discovery

12 November 2014

Five men have been charged and three other people are being questioned after suspected stolen vehicles were found dismantled in Sheerness.

'A violent, unsafe environment where drug abuse is rife'

'A violent, unsafe environment where drug abuse is rife'

12 November 2014

Inmates at a Kent prison are purposely getting sent to segregation for their own safety as assaults soar.

Hunt for mystery Swedish visitors from 1988

Hunt for mystery Swedish visitors from 1988

12 November 2014

The secretary of Minster Abbey is appealing for help in tracking down a Scandinavian couple who married there 26 years ago.

Sandbags and sawdust to recreate trench warfare

Sandbags and sawdust to recreate trench warfare

11 November 2014

Students at Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey built their version of a First World War battle shelter.

Planes over Sheppey "not a problem"

Planes over Sheppey "not a problem"

11 November 2014

A report looked into the number of flights which crossed the Island to and from Southend Airport after concerns were raised about noisy aircraft.

Jobs and rail link with docks scheme

Jobs and rail link with docks scheme

10 November 2014

A 20-year scheme for 1,000 jobs and a train line to Liverpool was unveiled by Peel Ports.

Big Brother's watch over Swale

Big Brother's watch over Swale

10 November 2014

Hundreds of arrests have been made thanks to CCTV cameras strategically placed in the Swale area.

Bridge closures until mid-December

Bridge closures until mid-December

10 November 2014

The Sheppey Crossing will be partially shut every weekend until mid-December.

Girl trapped in flooded play area

Girl trapped in flooded play area

09 November 2014

Firefighters had to rescue an eight-year-old after she became stranded in a flooded play area.

Crosses in memory of Island’s dead

Crosses in memory of Island’s dead

09 November 2014

About 1,000 crosses were planted at the Sheerness War Memorial to commemorate Islanders killed in conflicts over the past 100 years.

Jeannette’s poem will be read at her own funeral

Jeannette’s poem will be read at her own funeral

09 November 2014

A poignant piece of poetry written by a wordsmith grandmother was rediscovered the day after she died.

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