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Jury retires in body on beach murder trial

Jury retires in body on beach murder trial

A jury is considering its verdict after a man's body was found half-naked following a brutal beating with a baseball bat.

Grief at tragic death of 'happy-go-lucky' little boy

Grief at tragic death of 'happy-go-lucky' little boy

Parents of a three-year-old boy - who never woke up after climbing into bed with his mother - have told how their "lives ended" the day he died.

Hake: Clash with fellow Kent Invicta League hopefuls APM is 'massive'

Hake: Clash with fellow Kent Invicta League hopefuls APM is 'massive'

Sheppey & Sheerness United travel to APM Contrast on Saturday for a game that could have significant importance for the future of both teams.

Road reopens after two car smash

Road reopens after two car smash

Two cars have been involved in a crash on a main road this morning.

Prisoners' human rights 'breached' by overcrowded cells

Prisoners' human rights 'breached' by overcrowded cells

Too many inmates are having their human rights breached in overcrowded cells at a Kent prison, a report has found.

All-action dancer powers her way to bodybuilding glory

All-action dancer powers her way to bodybuilding glory

An Island dance teacher who performed at a bodybuilding challenge last year was so inspired she took up the challenge – and won this year’s contest.

Motorbike alight sends plumes of smoke into the air

Motorbike alight sends plumes of smoke into the air

Firefighters were called to a motorbike on fire near the Sheppey Crossing today.

The dance that led pair to 60 years of marriage

The dance that led pair to 60 years of marriage

A simple request for a dance changed the lives of Minster couple Stephen and Doreen Cousins.

Stables plan for neglected land earns approval

Stables plan for neglected land earns approval

Plans for stables and other associated horse equipment will “make good honest use” of a neglected piece of land, according to a councillor.

Friends’ mixed emotions about charity head shave

Friends’ mixed emotions about charity head shave

Deanne Tindall and Lisa Dimmack have made the ‘bald’ decision to have their locks shaved off in memory of their loved ones who have died from cancer.

Pub chain to pull its first pint in the town by summer

Pub chain to pull its first pint in the town by summer

The date when a national pub and restaurant chain will pull its first pint in Sheerness has been announced.

Six rescued from rowing boat by RAF

Six rescued from rowing boat by RAF

Six people had to be winched to safety by and RAF helicopter after their rowing boat ran aground.

Man arrested after woman dies from 'carbon monoxide poisoning'

Man arrested after woman dies from 'carbon monoxide poisoning'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a woman died from what's believed to be carbon monoxide poisoning.

Dengate: We'll bounce back

Dengate: We'll bounce back

Sheppey coach targets immediate return after relegation to Kent 1

Family of pensioner who was trapped in blazing flat speaks of drama

Family of pensioner who was trapped in blazing flat speaks of drama

The family of a grandfather who was trapped inside a blazing building has spoken about how he was minutes from death.

Maddie’s Princess Di award

 Maddie’s Princess Di award

A sixth former who was bullied as a child has won a national prize in recognition of her work helping others.

Volunteers needed to clean up ‘Sheer-mess’

 Volunteers needed to clean up ‘Sheer-mess’

A Rushenden woman is organising a spruce up of “Sheer-mess” after becoming tired of waiting for rubbish in the town centre to be cleared.

Estate agent thanks clients for her ‘privileged’ career

Estate agent thanks clients for her ‘privileged’ career

An estate agent who is retiring after more than 20 years has thanked her clients for making her career so enjoyable.

Meet Island’s marathon men

Meet Island’s marathon men

Sheppey runners are gearing themselves up for the challenge of the London Marathon.

Celebratory arch lights up road

Celebratory arch lights up road

A wedding decoration might have caught the eyes of Sheppey motorists last week.

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