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Church shuts but ‘memories live on’

20 October 2013
Church shuts but ‘memories live on’

A church has closed its doors after 76 years after its dwindling congregation felt it was time to move on.

A Harty breakfast thanks to Sheppey workshop

19 October 2013
A Harty breakfast thanks to Sheppey workshop

Tourism and hospitality businesses learnt how to serve a great Kent breakfast during a workshop at a Sheppey hotel.

Man arrested over 'death threats'

18 October 2013
Man arrested over 'death threats'

A man has been arrested by police on suspicion of making death threats after officers shut part of a high street last night.

Partnership is aiming to improve Islanders’ lives

18 October 2013
Partnership is aiming to improve Islanders’ lives

Let’s work together to improve life on Sheppey - that’s the simple idea behind fledgling project ME12 Linked.

Former Swale council worker sent to crown court

17 October 2013
Former Swale council worker sent to crown court

A former top council worker charged with thefts and fraud totalling nearly £8,500 has been committed to crown court.

Teacher strikes planned for tomorrow

16 October 2013
Teacher strikes planned for tomorrow

Teacher strikes will affect four Island schools tomorrow.

Spider strikes as man washes up

16 October 2013
Spider strikes as man washes up

A spider lurking in a plug hole sank its fangs into a man's finger and drew blood when he tried to unblock his sink.

Long life down to 'wicked sense of humour'

13 October 2013
Long life down to 'wicked sense of humour'

Great gran Violet Diprose is not content with reaching 103 - she's aiming for a double century!

Setbacks in plans to revamp former pole dance club

10 October 2013
Setbacks in plans to revamp former pole dance club

A businessman's dream of opening a country pub is still on the cards, despite several delays.

Historian unearths new details of wartime tale of heroism and tragedy

08 October 2013
Historian unearths new details of wartime tale of heroism and tragedy

An amateur historian has discovered previously unknown details of an incredible series of events that led to a wartime train crash in Kent.

Big plans for town's Xmas celebrations

07 October 2013
Big plans for town's Xmas celebrations

A Christmas fair will be at the heart of Sittingbourne's annual lights switch on this year.

Chancellor's work plan labelled 'gimmick'

01 October 2013
Chancellor's work plan labelled 'gimmick'

George Osborne's proposals to tackle long-term unemployment have met with a lukewarm response in Swale.

Group offers country walks and friendship

29 September 2013
Group offers country walks and friendship

A group of people have found an active way to make friends – by going on weekly strolls together.

New school additions Maisie and Daisy fit the bill!

28 September 2013
New school additions Maisie and Daisy fit the bill!

Children are going quackers over two new additions to Kemsley Primary Academy.

Sports jobs at risk as Swale cuts costs

28 September 2013
Sports jobs at risk as Swale cuts costs

Several positions are set to be axed in the council's sports development department.

Roving role keeps Games glory fresh for star sportsman

24 September 2013
Roving role keeps Games glory fresh for star sportsman

Steve Brown speaks about what he has been up to since he captained the GB wheelchair rugby team at the London Paralympic Games.

Overcoming youngster's eczema problems

21 September 2013
Overcoming youngster's eczema problems

This last seven days have seen people up and down the country mark National Eczema Day.

Recluse 'dead at home for months'

19 September 2013
Recluse 'dead at home for months'

An elderly recluse may have been dead for months in her home with just coffee and sugar in her kitchen, an inquest heard.

Woman raped in town centre car park

17 September 2013
Woman raped in town centre car park

Forensic officers have been compiling evidence after a woman was raped in a car park.

Remembering Roy - the fallen Battle of Britain hero

16 September 2013
Remembering Roy - the fallen Battle of Britain hero

Some 74 years to the day he was killed, people gathered in Teynham to pay tribute to Hurricane pilot Roy Marchand.

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