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Island’s first micropub opens its doors

31 January 2014
Island’s first micropub opens its doors

A former post office has been transformed into the Island's first micropub.

Pupils Marvel at Iron Man creation

30 January 2014
Pupils Marvel at Iron Man creation

Iron Man costume maker inspires pupils with his hand-crafted year-long labour of love.

Mild winter having impact on borough's wildlife spots

28 January 2014
Mild winter having impact on borough's wildlife spots

Although just a few miles apart, Milton Creek Country Park and Elmley Nature Reserve are reporting very different winter experiences.

Hall’s future secure – now trust wants improvements

20 January 2014
Hall’s future secure – now trust wants improvements

A community group are planning to apply for grants to refurbish the hall they saved from being sold off by Swale council.

After 10 years of helping, the Noise is to go quiet

19 January 2014
After 10 years of helping, the Noise is to go quiet

A Christian youth organisation is to close after nearly a decade.

Film screenings at hotel could be just weeks away

18 January 2014
Film screenings at hotel could be just weeks away

A new cinema is almost certainly coming to Sheppey - and could be showing films one to four weeks after they have been released.

Pub goes for fine dining title

18 January 2014
Pub goes for fine dining title

An Island pub has made the final three of a county-wide competition after it was put forward by its customers.

Electric feel to jewellery classes

17 January 2014
Electric feel to jewellery classes

Here is a current trend any IT girl can connect with - upcycling of old circuit boards into jewellery.

Pub giant christens proposed town site

17 January 2014
Pub giant christens proposed town site

The name of a proposed new Wetherspoon pub in Sheerness town centre has been revealed.

Volunteers sought to sow community garden seeds

16 January 2014
Volunteers sought to sow community garden seeds

Green-fingered residents are being urged to come forward and help build a community garden.

Owners reunited... with stolen cacti

15 January 2014
Owners reunited... with stolen cacti

It is one of the most bizarre reunions... but the return of stolen cacti is sure to prick a tear in the eye for its owners.

School’s progress is not enough for Ofsted inspectors

15 January 2014
School’s progress is not enough for Ofsted inspectors

A Sheerness school is still not making enough progress towards exiting special measures following a second monitoring inspection.

Safety probe launched after man trapped under car transporter

14 January 2014
Safety probe launched after man trapped under car transporter

Health and safety inspectors have launched an investigation after a man was seriously injured when he became trapped under a car transporter.

Grant windfall will lead to harbour improvements

12 January 2014
 Grant windfall will lead to harbour improvements

The Island has been given a tourism boost after a £300,000 grant was awarded for a project to improve boat moorings.

Family heartbreak as 'little princess' loses fight for life

09 January 2014
Family heartbreak as 'little princess' loses fight for life

The parents of a tragic little girl who developed two infections after an operation have spoken of their grief at her death aged just nine months.

Crime spike! Man baffled by theft of giant cactus as raiders twice target collection

08 January 2014
Crime spike! Man baffled by theft of giant cactus as raiders twice target collection

A crime victim was stunned when burglars targeted his home for an 8ft cactus... in the second raid on his prized prickly collection.

Granny Mavis, 87, is prime time star

08 January 2014
Granny Mavis, 87, is prime time star

A Queenborough woman is the new star of Saturday night TV after making an appearance in an ad campaign.

Potholes help to push road repair bill through roof

05 January 2014
Potholes help to push road repair bill through roof

Repairs on Sittingbourne and Sheppey’s roads were almost £80,000 over budget last year.

Crisis team’s Christmas treat for needy people

04 January 2014
Crisis team’s Christmas treat for needy people

The Island’s Crisis at Christmas campaign helped more families in need than ever in 2013.

New airspace plan ‘will not add to safety risks’

31 December 2013
New airspace plan ‘will not add to safety risks’

Islanders have been given assurances that plans to reintroduce a controlled airspace will not affect their safety.

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