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Major search after beach find

29 December 2013
Major search after beach find

A search involving land, sea and air emergency services was carried out in Minster this morning after personal belongings were found on the beach.

Protesters’ anger over waste recycling plant

23 December 2013
Protesters’ anger over waste recycling plant

Objections have been raised to an application for a demolition and construction waste recycling plant.

Swimmers’ arctic plunge

22 December 2013
Swimmers’ arctic plunge

Brave souls will be taking to the chilly waters for the Sheerness Swimming Club and Lifeguard Corps’ annual Arctic Swim.

Fire service must save £10m – give your views on how

21 December 2013
Fire service must save £10m – give your views on how

There is still time for Islanders to have their say on money-saving changes to Kent Fire and Rescue Service.

Chancellor’s party treat for Eden

20 December 2013
Chancellor’s party treat for Eden

A seriously ill six-year-old girl met a host of celebrities at a Christmas party at 11 Downing Street.

Pooling resources for good causes

20 December 2013
Pooling resources for good causes

Staff at a prison held a charity swimathon, which helped to raise more than £400 for three good causes.

Protesters call for return to original development plan

19 December 2013
Protesters call for return to original development plan

A public protest has been held over the potential loss of facilities when a major development gets under way.

Insurance firm raises £665 for charity

18 December 2013
Insurance firm raises £665 for charity

A Sheerness firm held a Christmas fun day to raise money for six different charities.

Queenborough Corner lights fixed - but there could still be problems

18 December 2013
Queenborough Corner lights fixed - but there could still be problems

Motorists have been warned there could be further issues with the traffic lights at Queenborough Corner today.

Bob gives up all his leave to aid children in Africa

16 December 2013
Bob gives up all his leave to aid children in Africa

A member of an Island church is using all his annual leave in one go to help homeless children in Sierra Leone.

Shop backing for appeal delights Oliver’s mother

16 December 2013
Shop backing for appeal delights Oliver’s mother

The mum of a youngster who has battled cancer is celebrating after a clothing chain agreed to raise funds for him.

Young woman victim of 'serious sexual attack' on beach

15 December 2013
Young woman victim of 'serious sexual attack' on beach

Police are investigating claims a woman in her 20s was the victim of a serious sexual assault on a beach early today.

Emma’s new look for wig charity

15 December 2013
Emma’s new look for wig charity

A schoolgirl’s not so hair-brained scheme has benefited a charity which provides wigs to poorly children.

Lights, camera, action as film crew comes to Sheerness and Sittingbourne

14 December 2013
Lights, camera, action as film crew comes to Sheerness and Sittingbourne

Former council offices on Sheppey and Sittingbourne's police station could appear on television screens in Russia.

Worker attacked in raid on shoe shop - plus more burglaries

14 December 2013
Worker attacked in raid on shoe shop - plus more burglaries

A shop worker was punched in the face after refusing to open his store’s safe during an attempted robbery.

Christmas tree lights start lounge fire

13 December 2013
Christmas tree lights start lounge fire

Christmas could have been ruined for one family when tree lights caused a fire.

New board could be created to take over pontoon management

13 December 2013
New board could be created to take over pontoon management

A new board could be set up to oversee the running of the all tide landing which has been shut due to it needing repairs.

A long way to Lapland…

12 December 2013
A long way to Lapland…

Staff taking part in a sponsored charity cycle were aiming for Lapland but had to settle for Coventry.

Drains cleared in bid to end flooding nightmare

12 December 2013
Drains cleared in bid to end flooding nightmare

Flooding problems are believed to have been caused by pipes that were up to 95% blocked by rubbish.

'You don't know me... but I got your message in a bottle'

11 December 2013
'You don't know me... but I got your message in a bottle'

A schoolgirl who sent off a message in a bottle was shocked to get a response from The Netherlands... 15 years later!

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