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Bright start for beach hut scheme

20 June 2013
Bright start for beach hut scheme

Beach huts being built along Sheppey’s seafront have attracted positive feedback.

Trapped bullock rescued by firefighters

18 June 2013
Trapped bullock rescued by firefighters

A bullock which got stuck in a ditch after going for a drink had to be freed by firefighters this morning.

'Illegal immigrants' released on bail after helicopter search

17 June 2013
'Illegal immigrants' released on bail after helicopter search

Suspected illegal immigrants believed to have escaped from a lorry have been released on bail after being arrested following a huge police search.

Trust helps students mix it up

17 June 2013
Trust helps students mix it up

Four students have completed a month of radio training thanks to a charity.

Hedgehog recovering from dog bite wounds

17 June 2013
Hedgehog recovering from dog bite wounds

Dog owners are being asked to watch out for hedgehogs after one of the creatures was badly injured in an attack.

Former chairman of Island’s Legion branch rewarded

16 June 2013
Former chairman of Island’s Legion branch rewarded

The former chairman of the Island’s Royal British Legion (RBL) has been rewarded for his sterling service.

Dozens of 'illegal immigrants flee lorry'

14 June 2013
Dozens of 'illegal immigrants flee lorry'

Police have been searching the Isle of Sheppey after around 30 suspected illegal immigrants jumped off a lorry and scattered.

Man, 69, fractures his skull in freak fall from ladder

14 June 2013
Man, 69, fractures his skull in freak fall from ladder

The wife of a man who fractured his skull falling from a ladder has thanked the neighbours who came to his aid.

It’s all back to normal at centre

14 June 2013
It’s all back to normal at centre

A day care centre for elderly people at the eastern end of Sheppey has reopened after a temporary closure.

Young man injured in 'bottle attack'

13 June 2013
Young man injured in 'bottle attack'

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after being injured in a suspected glassing in Sheerness

Fun day to help three inspirational youngsters’ lives

13 June 2013
Fun day to help three inspirational youngsters’ lives

A lawyer has organised a family fun day to raise money for three inspirational children.

Walking to pay respects to soldier

13 June 2013
Walking to pay respects to soldier

Islanders showed their respect to a murdered soldier with a walk and minute’s silence.

Mum punched by drunk bus passenger

13 June 2013
Mum punched by drunk bus passenger

A stunned mother was left with a black eye and swollen face when she was punched by a drunk man as she tried to protect her daughter on a bus.

Wild at heart Sevina wins art hat-trick

12 June 2013
Wild at heart Sevina wins art hat-trick

An artist from Sheppey has won a coveted award for the third year running.

Family in meat cleaver 'massacre' at caravan park

12 June 2013
Family in meat cleaver 'massacre' at caravan park

A mother's told how her whole family was targeted by a gang wielding meat cleavers and bottles in a holiday park 'massacre'. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE

Lessons of life with livestock

11 June 2013
Lessons of life with livestock

Hundreds of people learnt about the world of farming at Old Rides in Eastchurch as part of a national event.

Young artist Chloe from Sheerness is picture perfect

10 June 2013
 Young artist Chloe from Sheerness is picture perfect

A young artist has been rewarded for her work after being chosen as the winner of a poster competition.

Stained glass window is smashed in church raid at Eastchurch

10 June 2013
 Stained glass window is smashed in church raid at Eastchurch

Money donated by church goers remembering lost loved ones has been stolen by a thief who also smashed a stained glass window.

Shambles! Calls for action of pothole covered road

09 June 2013
Shambles! Calls for action of pothole covered road

Kent Highways is facing renewed calls from fed up drivers to take urgent action and fix one of the Island’s busiest roads.

Prison officer highlights dangers faced by jail staff

08 June 2013
Prison officer highlights dangers faced by jail staff

A prison officer at HMP Elmley has launched a Facebook group to bring attention to the violence and other problems faced by jail staff.

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