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Jobless total up slightly but rest of Kent sees more in work

Jobless total up slightly but rest of Kent sees more in work

There's been a rise in the number of people claiming jobseeker's allowance in Sheppey and Sittingbourne.

Spring time for 10th anniversary

Spring time for 10th anniversary

Members of a Sheppey sporting group were jumping for joy when they celebrated their 10th anniversary with a 12-hour trampoline marathon.

Parents can use car park at club after £3k gift

Parents can use car park at club after £3k gift

Traffic chaos has been averted after a £3,000 donation has meant a club will keep its car park open to parents on the school run.

Resident's fear over alleyway filth

Resident's fear over alleyway filth

There are concerns rubbish dumped behind houses in Rushenden could contain asbestos.

No celebrations while there's a double to be won

No celebrations while there's a double to be won

Celebrations will be on hold if Sheppey Rugby Club secure promotion – there’s a cup final to win the next day.

Sheppey's Elmley nature reserve

Sheppey's Elmley nature reserve

With spectacular landscapes, soul-stirring skies and breathtaking wildlife, Elmley nature reserve is an inspirational place to visit this spring.

Cheers! Summer ale will boost church appeal fund

Cheers! Summer ale will boost church appeal fund

The Heritage micropub in Halfway is pulling in the pounds for a worthy cause.

Scooter gift from kind-hearted boss

Scooter gift from kind-hearted boss

A Sheerness man, whose disabled wife was stolen from, has said the response to the theft has restored his faith in humanity.

Police find indecent images in arson probe

Police find indecent images in arson probe

Police went to the home of a convicted arsonist to investigate a suspicious fire - and discovered printed out pictures of young boys.

Controversial plans back on the table

Controversial plans back on the table

The firm behind a proposal to construct a wind farm on Sheppey is appealing against a decision not to grant planning permission.

Elderly man taken to London hospital following fall

Elderly man taken to London hospital following fall

Emergency crews including the air ambulance have been called after an elderly man was injured in a fall.

Long-standing councillors quit

Long-standing councillors quit

Labour's Mick and Jackie Constable won't be contesting their seats at next month's borough council election.

Residents share views at site meeting

Residents share views at site meeting

People upset over a controversial housing project got the chance to air the opinions when members of Swale council's planning committee visited.

Labrador puppy and hamster rescued from blaze

Labrador puppy and hamster rescued from blaze

Stanley the Labrador puppy and a hamster were revived by fire crews after being rescued from a burning house.

Ditch prompts flooding fears

Ditch prompts flooding fears

A Sheppey couple said their garden is in danger of "slipping away" due to a neighbouring housing development.

Sheppey girl crowned Kent princess

Sheppey girl crowned Kent princess

Jess Bye from Minster has become the first Islander to be elected to Invicta Kent Carnival Court.

Plans unveiled for new-look remembrance site

Plans unveiled for new-look remembrance site

Proposals have been submitted for a £100,000 memorial wall to honour those killed in conflicts over the past 100 years.

Hitler moustaches drawn on Tory and Ukip signs

Hitler moustaches drawn on Tory and Ukip signs

Vandals have targeted dozens of Conservative and Ukip election campaign posters.

Police appeal following assault

Police appeal following assault

Three teenagers have been arrested after a man was allegedly attacked at McDonald's in Sheerness.

The Ferry House Inn, Sheppey

The Ferry House Inn, Sheppey

More than 400 years old, it was a former haunt of smugglers who would take advantage of its remote location to escape with their ill-gotten gains.

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