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Road funding ‘could transform town and create employment’

28 February 2014
Road funding ‘could transform town and create employment’

Swale council's leader is optimistic a major road project could be revived...but not everyone is happy about the idea.

Homes will replace old social club

23 February 2014
Homes will replace old social club

A former social club is to be demolished to make way for new housing.

Campaigners call for action to save our disappearing beaches

20 February 2014
Campaigners call for action to save our disappearing beaches

A group has warned action needs to be taken to stop the Island’s beaches from disappearing.

Runners lead school round Island to Oasis

18 February 2014
 Runners lead school round Island to Oasis

Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey officially got off the marks with a 15-mile run across the Island.

Wetherspoon plan approved

17 February 2014
Wetherspoon plan approved

A new drinking spot will be opened in Sheerness after Swale council backed an application by Wetherspoon to set up in a former electrical shop.

Curate is both happy and sad about moving away

16 February 2014
Curate is both happy and sad about moving away

A farewell service is to be held for a priest who is leaving Sheppey after nearly four years to take up a new post.

Erosion fears over Warden Bay cliffs

16 February 2014
Erosion fears over Warden Bay cliffs

A concerned resident has warned that recent bad weather has caused large sections of Sheppey cliffs to fall away.

At last, here’s my Coronation Medal!

15 February 2014
At last, here’s my Coronation Medal!

A former soldier who took part in Queen Elizabeth’s coronation has received a commemorative medal more than 60 years later.

Couple fear school access is ‘accident waiting to happen’

15 February 2014
Couple fear school access is ‘accident waiting to happen’

A couple say a newly built school entrance next to their home has not been finished properly.

Join our ROAR campaign

14 February 2014
Join our ROAR campaign

The Times Guardian is calling on readers to help us tackle the ongoing problem of the Island’s crumbling roads.

Internet champ, 93, chats to the prince

12 February 2014
Internet champ, 93, chats to the prince

A 93-year-old who was crowned Age UK’s Internet Champion last year met Prince Charles at an informal reception in London.

The school run given a whole new meaning

10 February 2014
The school run given a whole new meaning

A 15-mile run across the Island will kick off celebrations to mark a school being taken over by its new sponsor.

Shaun hopes he’s got a mountain to climb

09 February 2014
Shaun hopes he’s got a mountain to climb

A former soldier is appealing to businesses to sponsor him on a charity climb of the tallest mountain in Africa.

We know the real picture: Food bank boss defends work

08 February 2014
We know the real picture: Food bank boss defends work

The head of a local food bank has spoken out against comments made by former MP Edwina Currie, saying she knows nothing about “the real picture”.

Cadets in market for boat after super gift

07 February 2014
Cadets in market for boat after super gift

Sheppey Sea Cadets will be able to buy a new water craft thanks to a donation from a supermarket.

Uncertain future for site as factory demolition begins

07 February 2014
Uncertain future for site as factory demolition begins

Work has started to demolish a vacant factory, but it is yet to be decided what will go in its place.

Tide may be turning as Neptune gets a new life

06 February 2014
Tide may be turning as Neptune gets a new life

The site of a popular cafe, which has been empty for four years, is to be given a new lease of life as a centre for prayer gatherings.

Cheer up – it’s not rained as much as you might think!

05 February 2014
Cheer up – it’s not rained as much as you might think!

It may not have felt like it, but last month was not the wettest January ever measured by a Sheppey rain collector.

Crossing reopens after car hits central reservation

05 February 2014
Crossing reopens after car hits central reservation

The Sheppey Crossing was closed in one direction earlier following an accident involving a Ford Puma.

Patient's idea taken on at community hospitals

01 February 2014
Patient's idea taken on at community hospitals

A new service has been launched which means people needing splints and braces won't have to travel to Medway Maritime Hospital.

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