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Parish makes bid to save 14 precious open spaces

01 February 2014
Parish makes bid to save 14 precious open spaces

It's hoped 14 public spaces on Sheppey will be protected from being built on after a proposal put forward as part of Swale council’s draft local plan.

Tugs spray a farewell to retiring pilot John

01 February 2014
Tugs spray a farewell to retiring pilot John

A retiring Medway Pilot received a special kind of salute during his last job.

Help pick summer films

31 January 2014
Help pick summer films

The wheels are in motion for a free open-air cinema to be set up on Sheppey this year – and now organisers need your help.

Lives will be saved by council move to install defibrillators

31 January 2014
Lives will be saved by council move to install defibrillators

A woman whose daughter and granddaughter have the same rare heart condition has praised Swale council after it installed defibrillators.

Trauma of accident has left me on edge, says mum

30 January 2014
Trauma of accident has left me on edge, says mum

Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding a hit-and-run incident in which a schoolboy was injured.

Advert could provide break into movies

29 January 2014
Advert could provide break into movies

Have a break... and watch this TV advert for one of the world's most popular chocolate bars with the backdrop of a Kent port.

Council listens to chaos concerns

29 January 2014
Council listens to chaos concerns

Work to install a pedestrian crossing has been postponed until the summer holidays after complaints of chaos and congestion.

Help in making positive changes for year ahead

29 January 2014
Help in making positive changes for year ahead

More than 50 people went along to find out how to be healthier in 2014.

Rare chance to see where Churchill planned D-Day

28 January 2014
Rare chance to see where Churchill planned D-Day

The Harmony Therapy Trust has held a reception to thank all its volunteers and supporters.

Family celebrate the life of Arctic convoy hero Walter

26 January 2014
Family celebrate the life of Arctic convoy hero Walter

A family will be raising a glass in memory of a former Islander who was a gunner on board the famous Arctic convoys.

Anger over solar farm go-ahead

25 January 2014
Anger over solar farm go-ahead

A pensioner has voiced her anger and frustration after councillors approved a proposal for a solar farm near her home.

Clean-up town’s ‘slums’ full of fly-tipped rubbish

24 January 2014
Clean-up town’s ‘slums’ full of fly-tipped rubbish

A parish councillor has hit out at Swale council over fly-tipped rubbish which is strewn over roads in Sheerness making it look like ‘a slum’.

Man trapped under lorry is out of coma

23 January 2014
Man trapped under lorry is out of coma

A man who was taken to hospital after being trapped under a lorry has come out of his induced coma.

Shocked dancers lose studio after drugs raid

23 January 2014
Shocked dancers lose studio after drugs raid

The discovery of a cannabis factory has forced members of a dance school out of their studio.

Police question man after schoolboy injured in hit-and-run

22 January 2014
Police question man after schoolboy injured in hit-and-run

A man is being spoken to by police after a 12-year-old boy was hurt in a hit-and-run at a garage.

Frustrated mum takes dramatic step to warn lazy dog owners

22 January 2014
Frustrated mum takes dramatic step to warn lazy dog owners

A disabled mother fed up with dog poo outside her home has slammed lazy owners with a very public dressing down.

National prize joy for young farmer

20 January 2014
National prize joy for young farmer

A young farmer who is hoping for a university place has triumphed at a national competition.

Golf club is getting in the swing of helping hospice

19 January 2014
Golf club is getting in the swing of helping hospice

Sheerness Golf Club has chosen a cause close to the hearts of many Islanders as its charity of the year in memory of a former captain.

Volunteer awards to honour unsung heroes in borough

19 January 2014
Volunteer awards to honour unsung heroes in borough

There's still time to nominate your community champions in this year's Volunteer Swale Awards.

Coming home: Old court’s lost royal coat of arms

18 January 2014
Coming home: Old court’s lost royal coat of arms

A royal coat of arms which once had pride of place at the former Sheerness Magistrates’ Court has been presented to the Blue Town Heritage Centre.

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