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Another award for life-saver Rachael

10 August 2014
Another award for life-saver Rachael

The Royal Humane Society is to honour a Sheppey teenager who helped save the life of a neighbour.

Grant will buy new minibus for charity

10 August 2014
Grant will buy new minibus for charity

Sheppey Matters will be able to increase its fleet to three after donations mean it has enough money to buy a new minibus.

Concerns at building on creekside green space

09 August 2014
Concerns at building on creekside green space

A resident has raised concerns about the “destruction” of part of a conservation area, but Swale council says the loss of trees is acceptable.

Fined for dumped waste

08 August 2014
Fined for dumped waste

Rubbish found dumped has led to the prosecutions of people who used contractors to get it taken away.

Arrests by police investigating break-ins

07 August 2014
Arrests by police investigating break-ins

Detectives investigating a series of burglaries in Sheerness have arrested six people.

Councillors’ broadcasting ‘ego trip’

07 August 2014
Councillors’ broadcasting ‘ego trip’

A councillor has slammed a decision to broadcast meetings to the public as nothing more than an ego trip.

Pensioner injured after shed collapses

07 August 2014
Pensioner injured after shed collapses

A woman was injured after a car crashed through a fence and hit a shed which collapsed on top of her.

All dressed up for great swashbuckling weekend

06 August 2014
All dressed up for great swashbuckling weekend

Hundreds of people took on the Sheppey Pirates in a water fight at Barton's Point Coastal Park in Sheerness at the weekend.

Call for action to improve safety of Sheppey Crossing

06 August 2014
Call for action to improve safety of Sheppey Crossing

The safety of the Sheppey Crossing will be discussed by councillors at the next Swale Joint Transportation Board meeting.

Invaders take over the park

05 August 2014
Invaders take over the park

Dave the Dalek was just one of the characters who entertained crowds at the Sheppey Takeover sci-fi showcase.

No more – we’re crowded already

05 August 2014
No more – we’re crowded already

A group which is campaigning against further house building have released figures which they say prove the Island is overcrowded.

Sailor to undertake Island race in wind-powered kayak

04 August 2014
Sailor to undertake Island race in wind-powered kayak

An intrepid sailor is preparing to take part in a popular Island sporting event – but his vessel won’t be something seen in local waters before.

Family taking on tough run in tribute to asthma victim

03 August 2014
Family taking on tough run in tribute to asthma victim

The family of a young Islander who died after suffering an asthma attack are taking on a challenge to mark what would have been his 16th birthday.

Youngsters lay on a treat for pensioners

02 August 2014
Youngsters lay on a treat for pensioners

Older Islanders were invited along to a school to enjoy a tea party put on by students.

Plans for new school safety zone

01 August 2014
Plans for new school safety zone

A borough and parish councillor has welcomed news that there will be changes to safety measures outside an Island school.

Baby takes name of tragic father after bike death

30 July 2014
Baby takes name of tragic father after bike death

The fiancee of a young biker killed in a crash has revealed she has named their baby boy after him to help ease her pain.

Witnesses sought over serious 'sex attack' on woman in alley

29 July 2014
Witnesses sought over serious 'sex attack' on woman in alley

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 27-year-old claimed she was sexually attacked in an alley after rumours her drink had been spiked.

Busy few days for Sheppey Coastguard officers

28 July 2014
Busy few days for Sheppey Coastguard officers

Sheppey Coastguard officers didn't find what they were expecting when they were called to suspected ordnance.

Thousands flock to annual carnival

28 July 2014
Thousands flock to annual carnival

Thousands of people flocked to the eastern end of Sheppey for the annual Leysdown Carnival at the weekend.

Odd socks prove popular way to raise funds

27 July 2014
Odd socks prove popular way to raise funds

Schoolchildren have donned a spectacular array of socks to support a charity.

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