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‘Grass cuttings adding to flooding problems’

‘Grass cuttings adding to flooding problems’

A fed up resident is calling for something to be done about the drains in his road – which lead to flooding every time there’s a downpour.

TV spotlight for stylish siblings

TV spotlight for stylish siblings

A youngster will appear on TV after his haircut saw him interviewed by the presenter he models it on.

Vile child rapist who drowned puppies jailed for 16 years

Vile child rapist who drowned puppies jailed for 16 years

A pervert pensioner who drowned puppies to get victims to do what he wanted has been jailed for the sexual abuse of two children dating back 40 years.

Sad to see another pub go

Sad to see another pub go

Work started last week on the demolition of a former pub to make way for a crazy golf course and catering units.

Bridge shut in search for missing prisoner

Bridge shut in search for missing prisoner

Police closed the Sheppey Crossing today as officers used a helicopter in a large-scale hunt for a missing prisoner.

Generous shoppers help stock up the food bank

Generous shoppers help stock up the food bank

Generous shoppers, including a schoolboy, have donated more than 1,000 items to help Sheppey people in need.

Man injured after van hits railings in Brielle Way

Man injured after van hits railings in Brielle Way

A driver was injured this morning after crashing into railings on Brielle Way.

Campaigner for dialysis on Island is given hope

Campaigner for dialysis on Island is given hope

It is hoped a temporary solution to the issue of patients having to travel off the Island for dialysis treatment could be on the way.

Clubhouse is approved – now they just need cash

 Clubhouse is approved – now they just need cash

Sheppey Rugby Club’s plans for a new clubhouse have been given the go-ahead.

'Amazing' boy, 5, is lifesaver for mum in coma

'Amazing' boy, 5, is lifesaver for mum in coma

A five-year-old boy has been hailed a hero after helping to save his mum's life after she fell into a diabetic coma.

Last-ditch attempt to keep ‘eyesore’ as harbour office

Last-ditch attempt to keep ‘eyesore’ as harbour office

A row over a controversial seafront office rumbles on after an appeal was issued against its removal.

Station will stay open despite changes, say police

Station will stay open despite changes, say police

Police say there are no plans to close Sheppey and Faversham stations despite a major overhaul in how officers are deployed.

Church shuts but ‘memories live on’

Church shuts but ‘memories live on’

A church has closed its doors after 76 years after its dwindling congregation felt it was time to move on.

Improving school hopes for fresh start as an academy

Improving school hopes for fresh start as an academy

A school which has been pulled out of special measures has applied to become an academy.

A Harty breakfast thanks to Sheppey workshop

A Harty breakfast thanks to Sheppey workshop

Tourism and hospitality businesses learnt how to serve a great Kent breakfast during a workshop at a Sheppey hotel.

Facebook group warns of safety risk over access to new homes

Facebook group warns of safety risk over access to new homes

A Facebook group has been launched by campaigners to warn drivers about a £5m development that they fear could lead to an accident.

Cat owners’ plea to help find missing pets

Cat owners’ plea to help find missing pets

Desperate cat owners are asking people to check their sheds and garages for their missing pets.

Man arrested as riot police storm house

Man arrested as riot police storm house

A 23-year-old man has been detained by police with shields and stab vests after reports of a man with knives in a house.

Man arrested over 'death threats'

Man arrested over 'death threats'

A man has been arrested by police on suspicion of making death threats after officers shut part of a high street last night.

Housing fears as bulldozers move in

Housing fears as bulldozers move in

A resident’s concerns that a housing development could be built next to his home have been temporarily put to rest.

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