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Don't forget to tune in

Don't forget to tune in

04 August 2013

TV drama Southcliffe, which features footage shot in Swale, airs tonight.

Dyspraxia won't stand in my way, says sufferer

Dyspraxia won't stand in my way, says sufferer

04 August 2013

Sheerness resident Eben Fletcher has dyspraxia, which affects coordination and development, and is working to raise awareness of it.

No to free parking trial

No to free parking trial

04 August 2013

A proposal for a three-month trial of free Saturday parking in Swale's three town centres has been rejected for a second time.

Scientific challenges for school pupils

Scientific challenges for school pupils

04 August 2013

Firing rockets, making life-size astronauts and broadcasting news from another planet - all in a day’s work for these pupils.

Live like a pirate or meet a super hero

Live like a pirate or meet a super hero

03 August 2013

The Sheppey Pirates will come face to face with costumed heroes at the Iconic Legion's Sheppey Takeover event this weekend.

Bronze Age man 'talks' to scientists

Bronze Age man 'talks' to scientists

03 August 2013

The skeleton of a Bronze Age man - dating back 3,500 years - has been unearthed at an ancient burial barrow.

Clash over plans for gypsy sites

Clash over plans for gypsy sites

03 August 2013

Gypsy sites could be built alongside new housing developments under controversial plans revealed by Swale council.

'Dangerous dogs must be banned'

'Dangerous dogs must be banned'

03 August 2013

A distraught pet owner is calling for American bulldogs to be banned after his beloved dog had to be put to sleep after a frenzied attack.

Gran injured and pet dog killed after terriers attack

Gran injured and pet dog killed after terriers attack

03 August 2013

Woman left covered in blood after vicious attack by three Staffordshire Bull terriers left one dog dead and another with injuries.

When lightning strikes

When lightning strikes

03 August 2013

Homeowner describes the moment lightning struck his house leading to extensive damage that'll take six months to repair.

If you go down to the showground today... you might see a Bear

If you go down to the showground today... you might see a Bear

03 August 2013

Thousands of Scouts and Guides from all over the globe got a big surprise today.. when explorer Bear Grylls and comedian David Walliams dropped in.

Community fundraising day in Paddock Wood planned by injured soliders

 Community fundraising day in Paddock Wood planned by injured soliders

02 August 2013

Soldiers who suffered horrific injuries in Afghanistan have organised a community day to take place in Paddock Wood on Saturday, August 10.

Family hope to add some magic to teenager’s life

Family hope to add some magic to teenager’s life

02 August 2013

Each month the 17-year-old endures a week of chemotherapy for 12 hours a day...

Woman dies after high heels fall

Woman dies after high heels fall

02 August 2013

An obese woman who died of a blood clot after falling in high heels was not given life-saving drugs because her case did not fit guidelines.

Number of outdoor fires up as temperatures soar

Number of outdoor fires up as temperatures soar

02 August 2013

Hot, dry weather has seen the number of grassland fires in the area rocket to 14 times that of last year.

Cancer composer enjoys Proms premiere

Cancer composer enjoys Proms premiere

02 August 2013

John McCabe has spoken of his joy at hearing his music played at a BBC Proms concert. It was written while undergoing treatment for a brain tumour.

Former soap star says she was never the wild child

Former soap star says she was never the wild child

02 August 2013

Former EastEnders' actress, who fell out with producers over her "unruly behaviour" in 2010, was in town last week to promote this year's pantomime.

Countdown on for Morrisons opening date

Countdown on for Morrisons opening date

02 August 2013

The countdown is now on for the opening of Sheppey’s Morrisons store, and its manager thinks the supermarket will be the start of good things to come.

Boomtown Spat: Superstar Bob Geldof in bitter row over new gate

Boomtown Spat: Superstar Bob Geldof in bitter row over new gate

02 August 2013

Live Aid legend Sir Bob Geldof is showing little charity to a neighbour in a row over a garden gate near his Kent country estate.

Designer outlet could double in size and bring in 7m visitors

Designer outlet could double in size and bring in 7m visitors

02 August 2013

Ashford's designer outlet is set for a huge expansion... with hints it could double in size.

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