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'I hope arsonists have learned lesson'

'I hope arsonists have learned lesson'

A woman who cheated death when arsonists struck at a block of flats has spoken of her disappointment as police release three suspects without charge.

More time to comment on controversial housing plans

More time to comment on controversial housing plans

A petition containing more than 1,000 signatures was handed to Swale council in protest at plans for 500 new homes in Minster.

Mum finds venomous 'false widow' spider hanging from ceiling

Mum finds venomous 'false widow' spider hanging from ceiling

A mother was shocked to find what experts believe could be one of Britain's most venomous spiders hanging from a ceiling at her home.

Fraudster walks free after conning relatives out of will cash

Fraudster walks free after conning relatives out of will cash

A grandson pocketed more than £50,000 from his grandfather's will... conning other relatives into thinking they had been left very little.

Decision-maker seeks views on cuts to children’s centres

Decision-maker seeks views on cuts to children’s centres

Islanders have until Friday to give their views about a planned shake-up of children’s centres.

Last chance to have say on new parish councils

Last chance to have say on new parish councils

Only 104 people in the whole borough have had their say about the possible creation of new parish and town councils.

Clare’s prize bid shows her mettle

Clare’s prize bid shows her mettle

A Sheerness woman hopes to give her career a lift in a contest run by a famous bra manufacturer.

Racing to fund study in Ghana

Racing to fund study in Ghana

A Sheerness student is hosting a race night to help fund a fact-finding trip to Ghana.

Air gun warning as cat is shot

Air gun warning as cat is shot

A Minster mum has warned pet owners to beware after her cat was shot with an air gun.

Knitters’ gifts for the homeless

Knitters’ gifts for the homeless

Dozens of hats, gloves, scarves and mittens have been donated to charity by a group of keen craftswomen.

Beavers need recruits!

Beavers need recruits!

The leader of a new beaver group is hoping more youngsters will sign up.

March warning over plans for 500 more homes

March warning over plans for 500 more homes

Campaigners could take their protest to the streets over plans for 500 more homes in Minster.

Police at scene of town centre crash

Police at scene of town centre crash

Officers are directing traffic around a three-car smash in Millennium Way, Sheerness.

1,000 parcels to Belarus with love

1,000 parcels to Belarus with love

A shoebox appeal yielded more than 1,000 parcels to help needy families in Belarus.

Mum’s ‘no parking’ plea after near miss at school

Mum’s ‘no parking’ plea after near miss at school

A Queenborough mum has appealed to fellow parents to abide by ‘no parking’ rules outside Halfway primary.

On the run for the lifeboat

On the run for the lifeboat

Dozens of runners gave up their Sunday morning to raise cash for the Sheerness Lifeboat.

Elderly pair hurt as car overturns

Elderly pair hurt as car overturns

An elderly man and woman have been injured after a crash that left them trapped in an overturned car.

Ex-sports chief facing fraud charges

Ex-sports chief facing fraud charges

A former top sports manager is to appear before magistrates accused of a string of theft and fraud charges totalling almost £8,000.

Enjoying a creative voyage with the Vikings

Enjoying a creative voyage with the Vikings

A three-day creative bow to the Vikings took place at the weekend as part of the Sheppey Promenade Festival.

Volunteers help keep beach clean

Volunteers help keep beach clean

Toothbrushes, toy soldiers and fake false teeth were among items collected during a clean-up at Garrison Point.

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