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Council promises town will get £100k

20 February 2015
Council promises town will get £100k

A leading councillor has guaranteed the town centre will get long-awaited funds given by the developers of a retail park.

Study calls for probe into marsh mosquito virus risk

19 February 2015
Study calls for probe into marsh mosquito virus risk

Risk assessments need to be updated after a mosquito known to be a carrier of West Nile virus was found thriving in north Kent.

Mixed feelings at exhibition promoting store and homes

18 February 2015
Mixed feelings at exhibition promoting store and homes

A £6 million plan to build an Asda and 100 new properties received a lukewarm response when proposals were outlined at a community event.

Yobs target sea cadets' headquarters

14 February 2015
Yobs target sea cadets' headquarters

A smashed window could cost bosses at a popular Island group hundreds of pounds to fix.

Plans for 120 jobs and 100 homes

13 February 2015
Plans for 120 jobs and 100 homes

Supermarket giant Asda has revealed more about its proposals to build a new Kent store.

Developer's fresh plans for ‘too tall’ houses

12 February 2015
Developer's fresh plans for ‘too tall’ houses

The firm behind a controversial housing scheme is to resubmit planning proposals after council officers inspected the buildings.

Perfect spot for ghost story film

12 February 2015
Perfect spot for ghost story film

Sheppey can add another big screen appearance to its growing list of credits after it provided the setting for a modern ghost story.

VIDEO: Gentle giant Spartan hounded by foxy Ruby

11 February 2015
VIDEO: Gentle giant Spartan hounded by foxy Ruby

A pet rottweiler has had a brush with the wild, becoming so close to a rescued fox it even grooms its face.

Do our waters need protection?

10 February 2015
Do our waters need protection?

Wildlife in the Swale Estuary could receive special protection after the area was included on a shortlist by the government.

Thousands raised for seriously ill girl

10 February 2015
Thousands raised for seriously ill girl

Thousands have been raised to help the family of a child with a life-limiting condition make their dream of a trip to Disneyland Paris come true.

Band set to release debut album

08 February 2015
Band set to release debut album

A group with a singer and guitarist from Murston is taking its first stab at releasing its own music.

Plans revealed for forgotten museum

08 February 2015
Plans revealed for forgotten museum

A heritage centre, now under new management, is to get an arty update.

Drug dealer forced to pay back £3,700

06 February 2015
Drug dealer forced to pay back £3,700

A 31-year-old man has been forced back into the courts and ordered to pay the proceeds from his crime.

Oasis and community working together

06 February 2015
Oasis and community working together

A meeting has been held to discuss ways in which the academy and Island groups can run projects across Sheppey.

Deal done over steel mill's future

05 February 2015
Deal done over steel mill's future

A lengthy legal wrangle over a steel mill's future has been brought to a conclusion, paving the way for a partial reopening.

Parents prepare to say goodbye to their little fighter

04 February 2015
Parents prepare to say goodbye to their little fighter

The parents of a poorly toddler are facing the heartbreaking prospect of saying goodbye after they met with doctors to discuss her end-of-life plan.

Residents baffled over auction of land

03 February 2015
Residents baffled over auction of land

Homeowners have been left scratching their heads after grass verges in front of their properties were put up for auction.

Loss of parking will cause chaos

03 February 2015
Loss of parking will cause chaos

Parents face traffic chaos after a Halfway club made the “regrettable” decision to close its car park to the public in the near future.

Help twirlers spin their way to top

02 February 2015
Help twirlers spin their way to top

Donations are being called for to help two twirlers compete in Slovenia this summer.

Pub’s cheer for children’s charity

01 February 2015
Pub’s cheer for children’s charity

Youngsters across the borough have received a cash boost thanks to regulars at the Island's micro-pub.

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