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Estate school plans go on show

Estate school plans go on show

A drop-in session was held for people to ask questions about a new school on a major housing development.

Murderer went on the run because he 'couldn't cope' with open prison

Murderer went on the run because he 'couldn't cope' with open prison

A convicted murder said to feel vulnerable in an open prison went on the run for more than two months after he was attacked by two other inmates.

Two stars of community shine in regional awards

Two stars of community shine in regional awards

Two community support staff have been recognised for their hard work and commitment.

£1,000 raised for hospital at fun day

£1,000 raised for hospital at fun day

A fun day has raised more than £1,000 for a hospital unit which cares for premature and sick babies.

Bathing town in candlelight

Bathing town in candlelight

Youngsters got into the festive spirit at the first in a series of lantern-making workshops.

Nurse goes it alone on aid mission to Morocco

Nurse goes it alone on aid mission to Morocco

A former Islander paid her own way to go on a solo trip to Morocco to deliver aid.

RNLI award marks 20 years’ service

RNLI award marks 20 years’ service

A lifeboat crew member celebrated 20 years of rescues when he received a long service award.

Crisis charity expecting a busy time at Christmas

Crisis charity expecting a busy time at Christmas

Organisers of a charity that supports needy families during the festive period is bracing itself for what could be its busiest year ever.

Dockyard church to be the star of TV restoration show

Dockyard church to be the star of TV restoration show

A Sheppey landmark is to be the subject of a prime time BBC One TV show.

Woman charged over murder of man found half-naked on beach

Woman charged over murder of man found half-naked on beach

A woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice over the murder of a man found dead and naked from the waist down on a beach.

Club provides shelter for typhoon victims

Club provides shelter for typhoon victims

Sheppey fundraisers have done their bit to help out victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

Visitors enjoy free health checks

Visitors enjoy free health checks

Dozens of people took advantage of a chance to have a free health check.

Power affected as tree hits electricity pole

Power affected as tree hits electricity pole

Engineers are in Minster this morning after a tree fell onto an electricity pole.

Comedy golfers dig deep for little girl’s wheelchair

Comedy golfers dig deep for little girl’s wheelchair

Generous entertainers donated money towards a wheelchair for a disabled child that will help to improve her quality of life.

Teenagers need help to get to jamboree in Japan

Teenagers need help to get to jamboree in Japan

Three young adventurers have been chosen to go on a trip of a lifetime to Japan – but they need help raising the funds.

When are they going to mend this 'deadly' road?

When are they going to mend this 'deadly' road?

Angry residents are still calling on Kent County Council (KCC) to find a long term solution to pothole problems on one of the Island’s busiest roads.

Family's ordeal in armed raid as police hunt wanted criminal

Family's ordeal in armed raid as police hunt wanted criminal

A woman has told of the terrifying moment she, her pregnant daughter and grandchildren were ordered out of a house at gunpoint by armed police.

Photographer snaps up top prize

Photographer snaps up top prize

A Sheppey nature photographer has scooped the top prize in a county-wide competition.

Don't worry, it's NOT the Monty!

Don't worry, it's NOT the Monty!

A series of loud explosions heard across the area this afternoon came from a Ministry of Defence testing site.

Firefighters rescue sheep trapped on cliff

Firefighters rescue sheep trapped on cliff

Firefighters were called to help a sheep which had got stuck in mud – 50ft down a cliff.

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