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Lifeboat volunteer retires after 46 years

Lifeboat volunteer retires after 46 years

An RNLI member has hung up his cap after nearly half a century.

Woman and children hit by cars

Woman and children hit by cars

Two separate accidents in a busy town centre have seen a mum and two youngsters taken to hospital.

Boy injured after running in front of car

Boy injured after running in front of car

An 11-year-old has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside one of the county's biggest academies.

More than £200k released for Island revamp

More than £200k released for Island revamp

Swale council has announced a large investment to identify regeneration opportunities on Sheppey.

Kent chef gets grilling on TV

Kent chef gets grilling on TV

A chef who grew up in Kent proved he COULD stand the heat... when he donned his apron in an episode of Masterchef.

VIDEO: School celebrates outstanding Ofsted grade

VIDEO: School celebrates outstanding Ofsted grade

The school jumped from good to the education watchdog's highest grade in its most recent inspection.

Baby died of 'catastrophic brain injury': Court

Baby died of 'catastrophic brain injury': Court

A baby suffered 28 bone fractures and had been exposed to cocaine and amphetamines when he died, a court heard.

'We've been assaulted, abused, spat at and stabbed'

'We've been assaulted, abused, spat at and stabbed'

Prison officers are holding a day of protest over health and safety concerns following a string of escapes and violent attacks.

Man arrested after police chase

Man arrested after police chase

Officers attempted to stop a van they believed was being driven erratically.

Horse rescued from muddy ditch

Horse rescued from muddy ditch

Firefighters were called to help free a horse which was stuck in the mud.

'Help make Christmas special for my little girl'

'Help make Christmas special for my little girl'

A mum has issued a plea for people to help brighten her severely disabled daughter's Christmas by sending cards.

Emergency services descend after 'chemical leak'

Emergency services descend after 'chemical leak'

A suspected chemical leak prompted a huge emergency response at a leisure centre this afternoon.

Sheppey remembers fallen troops

Sheppey remembers fallen troops

People around the Island came together to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in conflict.

Could Sheppey become modern-day Jurassic Park?

Could Sheppey become modern-day Jurassic Park?

A bizarre petition has gained dozens of names... all wanting to turn the island of Sheppey into a dinosaur-themed entertainment park.

‘Dad didn’t deserve to die in that way’

‘Dad didn’t deserve to die in that way’

A widow claims a catalogue of errors by an ambulance crew robbed her of the chance to be with her dying husband in his final hours.

Pregnant mum smuggled drugs into prison in condom

Pregnant mum smuggled drugs into prison in condom

A pregnant mother-of-three has been jailed after she and a friend smuggled drugs into a prison in a condom.

Crazed neighbour smashed up couple's car in row over drive

Crazed neighbour smashed up couple's car in row over drive

A neighbour armed himself with a hammer and knife, burst into their home and smashed up their car in a dispute over a shared drive.

Top honours for Kent beaches

Top honours for Kent beaches

Two beaches on the Isle of Sheppey have been judged excellent for the quality of their sea water. A third has been judged good in the latest figures.

VIDEO: Youngster fronts cancer charity campaign

VIDEO: Youngster fronts cancer charity campaign

Harry Lucas, who was diagnosed with leukaemia last year, has been chosen to be the face of CLIC Sargent.

Run Robert, run! Forrest Gump fan runs across America

Run Robert, run! Forrest Gump fan runs across America

A vet is following in the footsteps of his favourite film character by running more than 15,000 miles across America to raise money for charity.

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