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Survey reveals wall problems at water tower

Survey reveals wall problems at water tower

A survey carried out on a town landmark has revealed there has been significant movement to one of the external walls.

Man 'beaten with stick' on night out

Man 'beaten with stick' on night out

A young man was taken to hospital after being attacked with what police believe to be a stick while on his way home from a night out.

‘Disgusting’ thieves target sea cadets’ training gear

‘Disgusting’ thieves target sea cadets’ training gear

Thieves who are repeatedly targeting a charity have been branded disgusting for depriving Island children.

MP wants clarity on site for new primary

MP wants clarity on site for new primary

Concerns raised there could be plans to keep Halfway Houses primary at its existing home instead of moving it to the former Danley Middle School site.

Coastguards called out 18 times in a single week

 Coastguards called out 18 times in a single week

Sheppey Coastguards had their busiest period in more than 30 years – with 18 call-outs in a week.

Dyspraxia won't stand in my way, says sufferer

Dyspraxia won't stand in my way, says sufferer

Sheerness resident Eben Fletcher has dyspraxia, which affects coordination and development, and is working to raise awareness of it.

Live like a pirate or meet a super hero

Live like a pirate or meet a super hero

The Sheppey Pirates will come face to face with costumed heroes at the Iconic Legion's Sheppey Takeover event this weekend.

Teenage rapper’s positive message

 Teenage rapper’s positive message

A teenage hip hop artist is working towards the release of his second album.

Countdown on for Morrisons opening date

Countdown on for Morrisons opening date

The countdown is now on for the opening of Sheppey’s Morrisons store, and its manager thinks the supermarket will be the start of good things to come.

Dad Danny gives out breast-feeding advice

Dad Danny gives out breast-feeding advice

New mums and dads will now be able to get advice from Sheppey’s first male breast-feeding peer support worker.

Head retires after reversing fortunes

Head retires after reversing fortunes

The head of a Sheerness primary school is retiring after seven years in charge at a previously failing school.

Busy summer for East Kent Mencap

Busy summer for East Kent Mencap

It’s already been a very busy summer for members of East Kent Mencap (EKM) who have won a football league and been training on the radio.

Trust's fundraising day goes down a storm

Trust's fundraising day goes down a storm

The threat of a thunderstorm didn’t stop hundreds of guests going along to a family fun day in memory of a hero Sheppey soldier.

Boy taken to hospital after falling into water

Boy taken to hospital after falling into water

An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after falling from a boat and hitting his head.

Prison officer 'stabbed in chest' in riot

Prison officer 'stabbed in chest' in riot

A prison officer is said to have been stabbed in the chest and another slashed with a makeshift knife during a riot at a Kent prison, it has emerged.

Centre’s garden party proves a grand affair

Centre’s garden party proves a grand affair

A garden party in aid of a charity which supports adults with disabilities has boosted funds by more than £1,000.

Children taken to hospital after coming unstuck in dinghies

Children taken to hospital after coming unstuck in dinghies

A full-scale rescue operation was mounted after youngsters got into difficulties in dinghies off the coast of Sheppey.

Mum’s appeal after cat is shot

 Mum’s appeal after cat is shot

A mother is appealing for information after her daughter’s cat narrowly survived being hit by an air gun pellet.

Banker invests his cash to restore historic house

Banker invests his cash to restore historic house

A banker’s bonuses are being spent on restoring part of the town’s historic dockyard.

'It's like having the money stolen twice!'

'It's like having the money stolen twice!'

A school where an ex-employee stole more than £200k has been told it may never get the money back.

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