An Island swimming coach has been made the deputy president of the Royal Lifesaving Society’s (RLSS) Kent branch.

This man worked for the council as a painter and decorator for 14 years… but little did he know his job would cost him his life.

Calls have been made for Swale council to dip into its financial reserves and hold a public vote to oust two "absent" councillors.

A number of Islanders took part in an abseil organised by the KM Group to raise money for charity.

Another four bikes have been stolen from the Island, including a brand new one belonging to a schoolboy.

The winner of Miss Sheppey hopes the skills she has learnt through the pageant will help her fulfil her career ambitions.

A woman has spoken of her anger after a lay preacher arrived late for her husband's funeral - and had forgotten both the eulogy and order of service.

Police commissioner Ann Barnes was shown first-hand the pioneering technology allowing Swale crime victims to give evidence by video link.

Kent County Council has been slammed after the man responsible for the Island’s roads admitted he is yet to see the report on Minster Broadway.

An Island publican is backing a national campaign to help restore the neglected graves of British war heroes.

A mum is hoping Islanders will get in the spirit of a fundraising campaign for Breast Cancer Care.

With spring well and truly sprung, owners of Sheppey’s beach huts can be seen out and about getting them ready for the summer season.

Families’ funeral plans are on hold following an unprecedented decision to suspend burials at a graveyard.

A rising star has “handed his notice in” at school to pursue his football dream.

A seven-year-old girl is back at school after recovering from treatment to cure a rare blood disorder.

Three youngsters hope to be packing bags of a different kind next year after they were sponsored to help people with their shopping.

A sell-out crowd of 600 clubbers enjoyed a blast from the past at the reunion of a Sheppey nightclub.

A Sheppey Sea Cadet volunteer is waiting to start his stint as part of the GB crew in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

Tributes have been paid to former KM Group lensman, Barry Crayford, who died today of a suspected heart attack.

There is hope flood problems on a busy road have been resolved after drainage work was carried out.