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Police appeal in murder bid investigation

Police appeal in murder bid investigation

Detectives are calling for witnesses after a man was left fighting for his life following a hatchet attack.

Bomb explodes at beach

Bomb explodes at beach

An unexploded shell has been detonated by bomb disposal experts after being uncovered on a Kent beach.

One lane closed on A249 Sheppey-bound due to car fire

One lane closed on A249 Sheppey-bound due to car fire

Police and fire crews have been called to the scene.

Former worker sad to see chimney fall

Former worker sad to see chimney fall

A man who worked on the Grain chimney back in 2001 went to watch the tower be blown up and recalled memories of the power station.

Wilson will give his all as Rio bid begins

Wilson will give his all as Rio bid begins

Ross Wilson hopes to make his country proud when he takes part in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio.

Sheppey Crossing lane closure

Sheppey Crossing lane closure

Drivers may experience delays over the coming days.

VIDEO: Family overwhelmed by strangers' generosity

VIDEO: Family overwhelmed by strangers' generosity

The parents of two children with serious health problems have been overwhelmed by kind strangers who showered them with gifts via a charity's website.

Teenager jailed for stealing charity boxes

Teenager jailed for stealing charity boxes

A 19-year-old has been locked up after stealing four charity boxes from a social club during a crime spree.

Police hunt two suspects after life-changing 'glass attack'

Police hunt two suspects after life-changing 'glass attack'

Police are hunting two suspects after a man suffered life-changing injuries in a glass attack.

VIDEO: Teething trouble as new scheme begins

VIDEO: Teething trouble as new scheme begins

A new traffic-management plan to tackle the Island's congestion woe got off to a rocky start today.

Three crews tackle large grass fire

Three crews tackle large grass fire

Almost 20 firefighters were called to tackle a large grass fire this afternoon.

Glassing victim scarred for life in high street attack

Glassing victim scarred for life in high street attack

Eyewitnesses have described the gruesome scene following a violent attack which may leave a young man scarred for life.

Latest traffic scheme set to start

Latest traffic scheme set to start

Islanders are being reminded that new rules for the junction of Lower Road and Barton Hill Drive begin Thursday.

Sheppey Crossing shut due to broken down car

Sheppey Crossing shut due to broken down car

The Sheerness-bound carriageway was closed for over an hour.

VIDEO: Horse event raises more than £1,000

VIDEO: Horse event raises more than £1,000

Organisers say a top children's hospital is in for a big donation after the second annual Sheppey equine fair.

Telegraph pole hit in three-car crash

Telegraph pole hit in three-car crash

Emergency crews were called to an accident involving three cars this evening.

Train spark causes grass blaze

Train spark causes grass blaze

Firefighters were called to a railway embankment after a spark from a passing train set the area ablaze.

'I'll be back,' says EastEnders star Shaun

'I'll be back,' says EastEnders star Shaun

Actor Shaun Williamson - Barry from EastEnders - has vowed a surprise visit to a Kent non-league game won't be his last.

VIDEO: Attack leaves man with serious injuries

VIDEO: Attack leaves man with serious injuries

A man who suffered serious cuts has been taken to a London hospital after he collapsed in a Kent high street.

Maniac driver rammed by police in high-speed chase

Maniac driver rammed by police in high-speed chase

A "maniac" driver who fled police at speeds of 80mph in a 30mph area was eventually stopped when officers were forced to ram him with a patrol car.

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