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Two speeding motorists end up behind bars

Two speeding motorists end up behind bars

Two motorists in a three-car horror, which left two children and a pensioner with injuries, have been jailed.

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Child rapist died of natural causes

Child rapist died of natural causes

A serial sex offender who had a long history of heart disease died after falling ill at a Kent prison.

Pick up ultimate guide to Kent's holiday island

Pick up ultimate guide to Kent's holiday island

An updated guide to all things Sheppey is due to be available next week.

Albanians caught after land and sea hunt

Albanians caught after land and sea hunt

Three men who tried to get into Britain by stowing away aboard a cargo ship have been arrested in Kent, the Home Office has confirmed.

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Two 'illegal immigrants' arrested after jumping ship

Two 'illegal immigrants' arrested after jumping ship

Two men plunged overboard from a cargo ship as it was about to dock in Kent.

Kent Ukip councillor has 'miracle escape' from Sri Lanka bombing

Kent Ukip councillor has 'miracle escape' from Sri Lanka bombing

Exclusive: Padmini Nissanga, 76, tells how she escaped Easter Sri Lanka terrorist attack horror by switching hotel at the 'last minute'.

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Cadets catch out speeding drivers

Cadets catch out speeding drivers

Police cadets have been praised for their efforts in catching out speeding drivers as they checked how fast 400 vehicles were going.

Debt advice charity to celebrate first birthday

Debt advice charity to celebrate first birthday

An organisation aimed at pulling people out of debt and poverty has announced plans to celebrate its first anniversary.

Three rescued as boat drifts under docks' jetty

Three rescued as boat drifts under docks' jetty

Three people were rescued when their broken down motorboat drifted under a jetty at the docks.

Coastguard officer receives long service medal

Coastguard officer receives long service medal

A retiring coastguard officer has received a long service medal at a special ceremony.

Runners warm up for big challenge

Runners warm up for big challenge

London Marathon runners from Sheppey and Sittingbourne are preparing for this weekend's race.

Girl winched to safety after falling down cliffs

Girl winched to safety after falling down cliffs

A huge rescue operation was prompted after a teenager fell down cliffs.

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Charity boss's marathon rowing attempt

Charity boss's marathon rowing attempt

The head of a Sittingbourne-based charity, set up by a man from Sheppey, has raised £1,000 by rowing the distance of a marathon.

Pharmacy announces shock closure

Pharmacy announces shock closure

A pharmacy has written to customers telling them it will shut for good this summer.

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Plans re-entered for flats at former petrol station

Plans re-entered for flats at former petrol station

Proposals for flats at a former petrol station, which is now a restaurant, have been resubmitted.

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'Magic' Roman amulet found by plumber

'Magic' Roman amulet found by plumber

A hobbyist treasure hunter has struck gold while searching in a field owned by a princess.

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Three arrests after high-speed police chase

Three arrests after high-speed police chase

A rapid late-night police chase has led to three arrests.

Council's £100,000 emergency spending

Council's £100,000 emergency spending

Officials at a council have spent more than £100,000 planning for emergencies like flooding, fire, high winds, heavy snow and extreme cold.

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Family to open 24 hour gym

Family to open 24 hour gym

A firm which runs dessert restaurants are now turning their attention to fitness...by opening a gym.

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'We always wondered what happened to him'

'We always wondered what happened to him'

A man who runaway to Kent as a child is planning a reunion with the kind family who took him in.

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