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Campaign to save children’s centres offered glimmer of hope

Campaign to save children’s centres offered glimmer of hope

Campaigners opposed to the loss of children’s services have been offered a glimmer of hope after the council agreed to delay its final decision.

Pervert posed as massage therapist before molesting women

Pervert posed as massage therapist before molesting women

A 44-year-old man who offered massages for as little as £10 before sexually assaulting his victims has been jailed.

Hundreds of properties without water after power cut

Hundreds of properties without water after power cut

Around 1,200 properties were without water for several hours after an issue with a power supply at a waterworks.

Playgroup set to close handed lifeline

Playgroup set to close handed lifeline

A playgroup that had been given notice to quit its current home has been given a “band aid” after its landlord said it could stay another year.

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Who’s up for elevenses?

Who’s up for elevenses?

Sheppey took the points after depleted opponents Foots Cray conceded their Kent 4 clash - but that didn’t mean a lack of match action last weekend.

‘I was booked for sarcasm’

‘I was booked for sarcasm’

Sheppey assistant manager Geoff Record feels a lack of dialogue with officials is affecting the enjoyment levels in football.

Vandal-hit town centre water tower for sale

Vandal-hit town centre water tower for sale

An historic building that’s fallen into a state of disrepair and has planning permission to become luxury flats is for sale with a £500k price tag.

‘Fireworks paralysed my dog and we had to put her down’

‘Fireworks paralysed my dog and we had to put her down’

A pet owner is ‘heartbroken’ after having to euthanise her five-year-old dog which had become paralysed following an unexpected fireworks display.

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‘Unexpected £45k fee is a kick in the teeth,’ says football club boss

‘Unexpected £45k fee is a kick in the teeth,’ says football club boss

A grassroots football club looking to transform their ground to help them grow say a new council bill is “too much to ask”.

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‘Outstanding’ playgroup to close after failing to find new home

‘Outstanding’ playgroup to close after failing to find new home

A playgroup that had been given notice to quit its current home is to close after plans to relocate fell through.

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Crash sparks calls for safety camera

Crash sparks calls for safety camera

There are calls for a speed camera after a crash this morning at what’s been described as an accident blackspot.

Flood alerts issued again for most of Kent coastline

Flood alerts issued again for most of Kent coastline

Much of the county’s coastal areas have been issued with a flood alert by the Environment Agency.

Mixed fortunes for homes plan for £1.25m farm near busy roundabout

Mixed fortunes for homes plan for £1.25m farm near busy roundabout

Planners have approved homes on an agricultural plot, but have turned down the demolition of a Victorian farmhouse.

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Rollercoaster afternoon in the hot seat at Sheppey

Rollercoaster afternoon in the hot seat at Sheppey

Sheppey United assistant Geoff Record was handed the reins last weekend and he earned his post-match drink after a comeback thriller at Holm Park.

Puppy-like fox recovers after brain surgery for seizures

Puppy-like fox recovers after brain surgery for seizures

A brain-damaged fox which went in for surgery last week has finally returned home after a £15k op.

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Bricklayer brandished knife in town centre while on bender

Bricklayer brandished knife in town centre while on bender

A man who assaulted two police officers while out of his head on cocaine and booze has narrowly avoided jail.

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Landlord faces legal challenge after residents landed with £14k bills

Landlord faces legal challenge after residents landed with £14k bills

A leaseholder is looking to take a property firm to a tribunal after homeowners were given 30 days to pay a hefty fee for new fire safety measures.

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Celebs support TikTok trend for girl, 6, given months to live

Celebs support TikTok trend for girl, 6, given months to live

Social media stars are Dancing for Joules after her family revealed they don’t have much time left with their “princess”.

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Boats and helicopter join search after aircraft ‘vanishes’

Boats and helicopter join search after aircraft ‘vanishes’

A distress call from an aircraft that then disappeared off radar sparked a huge emergency response.

More than 30 businesses join innovative ‘rent a shelf’ shop

More than 30 businesses join innovative ‘rent a shelf’ shop

The co-owner of a new shop says allowing traders to rent out a small part of her store to sell their goods could be the future of the high street.

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