Another packed edition of the paper with a round up of the latest Island news, sport and leisure.

A Sheppey businessman has been given an award for his work lending money to people who cannot get access to banks.

People are being urged not to give money to street beggars in a new campaign warning how donations often go on alcohol and drugs that could kill them.

The leader of Kent County Council has said that the authority will be opting for option C – a new Thames crossing cutting through Gravesham.

Gentle and loving puss Basil is looking for a new home

Soap and reality show stars swapped the small screen for the pitch to help raise £2,600 for bereaved families.

The regeneration of Medway will be put at risk if a new Thames Crossing isn’t built, according to the council.

Fun-seekers dug out the bucket and spades and headed for the sun in Kent this weekend - see our picture gallery.

A talented dog who can open doors, empty the washing machine and pick up post has given a disabled former soldier a new lease of life.

Hundreds of people turned out to watch Dover's carnival procession make its way around the town yesterday evening.

A pair of cyclists from Minster are gearing up to pedal from Sittingbourne to Paris to raise money for a charity.

There are plans for an Island post office to close – and reopen over the road.

A holidaymaker struck down with salmonella food poisoning on a Nile cruise has won a five-figure payout.

"Lonely bouquets" bring joy to strangers, thanks to West Mallling florists

A six-figure Lotto prize that was feared could remain unclaimed has now been handed over to a player n the Gravesham area.

A man has been arrested after a former Gillingham player was sent a racist and threatening message on Facebook.

A man in his 70s was arrested last night after armed police swooped on his home following claims he threatened a neighbour with a gun.

Almost 10,000 woman completed the Race for Life events in Mote Park, in Maidstone, on Sunday

An amazing win in the rugby, Murray in the Wimbledon final and the hottest weekend of the year all helped to turn up the feel good factor in Medway.

Radio and TV presenter Chris Evans made a return visit to Demelza Hospice Care for Children.