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Team boss makes rallying call

Team boss makes rallying call

Efforts are ongoing to boost Sheerness town centre to make it an attractive place for Islanders and visitors.

Achievers outclass rival team

Achievers outclass rival team

Pupils turned into teachers as part of a school’s version of TV programme, The Apprentice.

Batten promises passing football

Batten promises passing football

Ernie Batten has stood down as co-chairman at Sheppey United to take over as manager.

Latest shops proposal revealed

Latest shops proposal revealed

A planning application has been submitted to Swale council to build two retail units at Thistle Hill.

Bandstand project close to completion

Bandstand project close to completion

Leysdown's latest landmark is starting to take shape.

MP slams "Cinderella" prison service

MP slams "Cinderella" prison service

Gordon Henderson called for a review of working conditions in Sheppey's jails during a Commons debate.

Trio rescued after cruiser 'disappears' beneath them

Trio rescued after cruiser 'disappears' beneath them

A woman waded through mud for hours to get help after the cabin cruiser she and two others were on sank beneath them.

Dodgem collector part of theme park launch

Dodgem collector part of theme park launch

Islander Peter Ward and his vintage fairground cars were invited to Dreamland's reopening in Margate on Friday.

Pre-schoolers thrilled with royal reply

Pre-schoolers thrilled with royal reply

Island children were delighted to receive thank-you cards on behalf of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Surf's up... in flames

Surf's up... in flames

A shipping container used to store surfing equipment has been destroyed by fire.

Application for 14 homes gets approval

Application for 14 homes gets approval

Plans have been approved for a housing development at the Old Dairy site in Halfway.

Flying the flag for seafront

Flying the flag for seafront

A Blue Flag is now flying in Sheerness – showing off to visitors the good condition of its water and seafront.

Calls for village traffic calming measures

Calls for village traffic calming measures

A Minster mum says she is worried somebody could be killed if something isn't done to tackle dangerous driving.

Centre volunteers win top award

Centre volunteers win top award

Helpers at Seashells Children’s and Families' Centre are celebrating after being recognised in a nationwide competition.

Crossing reopens after lorry breakdown

Crossing reopens after lorry breakdown

Queues are clearing after a lorry broke down on the Sheppey Crossing .

Up and running at last

Up and running at last

Our season starts now – that’s the message from Minster’s rejuvenated skipper Martin Hammond.

Child suffers head injuries in accident

Child suffers head injuries in accident

The air ambulance has taken a schoolgirl to hospital following an accident this afternoon.

Father and son's day of Dynasty

Father and son's day of Dynasty

A father and son fishing trip took a strange turn when they discovered a suitcase containing thousands of pictures stolen from Stephanie Beacham.

Humble Cathie is ‘overwhelmed’ by Birthday Honour

Humble Cathie is ‘overwhelmed’ by Birthday Honour

An Island stalwart says she is “overwhelmed” after being named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Quiet veteran of 31 flights into danger

Quiet veteran of 31 flights into danger

Pilot officer William ‘Bill’ Webb, one of the last surviving members of the Second World War’s Bomber Command, has died.

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