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Wear something blue to remember popular landlord

Wear something blue to remember popular landlord

The funeral of former Halfway House landlord, PJ Gannon, will be a celebration of his life.

Fundraiser proves to be runaway success

Fundraiser proves to be runaway success

More than 600 runners and walkers took to the streets and promenades of Sheppey for the Paul Trigwell Island Run on Sunday.

Islander to "run the grounds" for charity

Islander to "run the grounds" for charity

Steven Foy from Sheerness is to hot foot it around every one of the football league's 92 stadiums in 56 days.

Demolition causes rumble across the Island

Demolition causes rumble across the Island

The destruction of a building on the Isle of Grain is believed to be behind a thunderous noise on Sheppey this morning.

Family's anger at plan refusal

Family's anger at plan refusal

A couple have spoken of their frustration of having planning officers approve their building proposal, only for councillors to turn it down.

‘Bullet through your head’ test for primary pupils

‘Bullet through your head’ test for primary pupils

An angry mother has criticised a grammar test paper aimed at primary school pupils that includes a question related to shooting someone in the head.

Familiar face set for Westminster return

Familiar face set for Westminster return

Tory Gordon Henderson has been re-elected as MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey.

VIDEO: Just how recognisable are top politicians?

VIDEO: Just how recognisable are top politicians?

Shoppers were quizzed on which national figures they could identify...the results may surprise you.

Stranded man rescued in 'atrocious' weather conditions

Stranded man rescued in 'atrocious' weather conditions

A lone kayaker was pulled to safety in a dramatic rescue during a gale.

Fight first for Island duo

Fight first for Island duo

Sheppey professional boxers Matt Butler and Gavin Tait are set to fight on the same bill for the first time this month.

Man faces prison over sick animal images

Man faces prison over sick animal images

A 45-year-old has admitted possessing photos showing child abuse and sex with animals.

Gallery date for artist Amber

Gallery date for artist Amber

A primary school student’s work is to be displayed at the acclaimed Turner Contemporary gallery.

Here are some big clues to what’s in the pipeline...

Here are some big clues to what’s in the pipeline...

Huge parts intended for an offshore wind farm have been spotted being delivered to Sheerness Docks.

Man taken to hospital after crash between car and bike

Man taken to hospital after crash between car and bike

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash left a cyclist in hospital.

Trolls target viral video boys

Trolls target viral video boys

Children who starred in a viral video on YouTube have been subjected to vile abuse from internet trolls.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a motorbike this morning.

Island nomination for green scheme

Island nomination for green scheme

A Sheppey project has been shortlisted for an eco-friendly award.

Sheppey teacher makes her mark as an artist

Sheppey teacher makes her mark as an artist

Louise Harris has opened an exhibition of her work in Iceland.

Ofsted report good news for school

Ofsted report good news for school

An Island school for children not in mainstream education has been rated “good” following an Ofsted inspection.

Thriving historic pub ‘nearly closed’

Thriving historic pub ‘nearly closed’

The new landlord of a historic Sheppey pub and hotel says the business came close to shutting for good.

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