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Closed ward will be back open in ‘couple of months’

31 May 2014
Closed ward will be back open in ‘couple of months’

NHS bosses have moved to quash rumours that the closed ward at Sheppey Community Hospital will be shut permanently.

Honey farm is the bees’ knees again, say visitors

30 May 2014
Honey farm is the bees’ knees again, say visitors

A popular Island attraction has been commended by a tourist website – for the second year running.

Pupils fundraising for trip to help Borneo community

26 May 2014
Pupils fundraising for trip to help Borneo community

Youngsters are fundraising for the trip of a lifetime to Borneo to help improve the lives of a community.

Winners revealed in all categories of Island Run

26 May 2014
Winners revealed in all categories of Island Run

The winners of the Paul Trigwell Island Run have been revealed.

Coastal park sculptures taking shape

25 May 2014
Coastal park sculptures taking shape

A trail of sculptures for walkers and families to enjoy is taking shape.

Mum thanks hospital by taking on 10k run

25 May 2014
Mum thanks hospital by taking on 10k run

A mum is taking on a challenge to raise money for the hospital which saved her baby son’s life.

Fundraiser for Kirsty’s husband and daughter

24 May 2014
Fundraiser for Kirsty’s husband and daughter

A fundraiser will take place today in memory of a young mum who lost her battle with cancer.

Hundreds sign up to say no to more housing on Island

22 May 2014
Hundreds sign up to say no to more housing on Island

Hundreds of people have joined a Facebook group calling for a halt to house building on the Island until the necessary infrastructure is in place.

Fake detective in bank card scam

21 May 2014
Fake detective in bank card scam

A bogus police detective is being hunted after conning cash from a trusting resident who believed their bank cards had been stolen.

Concern for birds’ nests

17 May 2014
Concern for birds’ nests

An animal lover is urging to Islanders to be alert when pruning their shrubs and bushes.

Mum calling for help to clean rubbish from canal

17 May 2014
Mum calling for help to clean rubbish from canal

A mum is hoping to recruit volunteers to help her clean a stretch of canal as she’s fed up with seeing wildlife having to wade through rubbish.

Noisy bird ruffles feathers

16 May 2014
Noisy bird ruffles feathers

A complaint about a noisy cockerel in a rural part of the Island led to fears it was going to be “removed” by Swale council.

Ducklings rescued from busy road

15 May 2014
Ducklings rescued from busy road

A family of young shelducks which were found on a busy road have been taken to a wildlife sanctuary until they are old enough to be released.

Plans revealed for housing scheme 'with sense of community spirit'

15 May 2014
Plans revealed for housing scheme 'with sense of community spirit'

Further details have been revealed about plans to build 147 homes on the former HBC Engineering factory site in Halfway.

Dog found starved to half its normal weight

14 May 2014
Dog found starved to half its normal weight

This shocking photo of a dog found starved to half its body weight has been released by the RSPCA.

Tragic mum loses cancer battle day before wedding

14 May 2014
Tragic mum loses cancer battle day before wedding

A young mother has lost her battle with an aggressive form of cancer - the day before she was due to marry her sweetheart.

Awards honour crash medics

13 May 2014
Awards honour crash medics

Paramedics and volunteers who treated people injured in the Sheppey Crossing crash have been honoured for their work.

Terrifying tales of ghostly goings-on

13 May 2014
Terrifying tales of ghostly goings-on

A book featuring spooky stories from across the Island has hit the shelves after a year of planning.

Record numbers join in with annual fundraiser

12 May 2014
Record numbers join in with annual fundraiser

Record numbers of fundraisers donned a range of fancy dress costumes to take part in the eighth annual Paul Trigwell Island Run (PTIR) at the weekend.

Shake, raffle and roll helps boost funds

12 May 2014
Shake, raffle and roll helps boost funds

It’s not quite Rydell High – but that didn’t deter college students from pulling out all the stops to support the Blue Town Heritage Centre.

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