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Pervert given suspended sentence

Pervert given suspended sentence

A 45-year-old man who downloaded sick images of child abuse and bestiality has avoided being sent to prison.

Builders’ pledge on shops meets with scepticism

Builders’ pledge on shops meets with scepticism

Work to build shops in the Thistle Hill estate in Minster could begin before the end of the year.

Students transform trouble hot spot

Students transform trouble hot spot

A stairwell that had been a magnet for antisocial behaviour has been transformed into a storage area thanks to a group of students.

Weekend clash 'massive' for Minster

Weekend clash 'massive' for Minster

Minster’s survival hopes in Kent League Division 3 will be put under the spotlight at Gilbert Hall this Saturday.

Why is our playing field still off limits?

Why is our playing field still off limits?

Parents have expressed their frustration that their children have not been allowed on their school’s playing field four years after it was laid.

Warning not to leave dogs in cars

Warning not to leave dogs in cars

With temperatures expected to exceed 30C tomorrow, Sheppey RSPCA has warned about the dangers of leaving dogs in cars.

Delays as main road shut

Delays as main road shut

Roadworks caused delays this morning and left motorists frustrated at a busy junction.

Armed police called to seaside village

Armed police called to seaside village

Armed police were called following reports of a disturbance involving weapons.

Sharon takes the plunge for charity

Sharon takes the plunge for charity

A Minster woman has completed the Great North Swim - Europe's biggest open water challenge.

Jobless total falls by more than 700

Jobless total falls by more than 700

There has been a mixed response to news the area's unemployment rate has reduced massively since January.

Ted shows it’s cool to be at school

Ted shows it’s cool to be at school

Youngsters at an Island primary got a surprise visit from Attendance Ted.

Prisons a 'penal powder keg' warns MP

Prisons a 'penal powder keg' warns MP

Alcohol, drugs and gang culture are prevalent in several Kent prisons, an MP has told parliament.

Charitable grant a blessing for church

Charitable grant a blessing for church

Efforts to restore a major part of the Island's history have been given a £1,800 boost.

MP supports community radio station

MP supports community radio station

Gordon Henderson has been appointed patron of Sheerness-based Sheppey FM.

County's link to American 'royalty'

County's link to American 'royalty'

Personal photos taken by the Kent-born nanny of John F Kennedy's children are going up for auction.

Sad end for village group

Sad end for village group

The secretary of Eastchurch Over 60s Club has revealed it is to close down because of dwindling membership.

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.

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