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Murder suspect found dead in cell

Murder suspect found dead in cell

A man accused of murdering a 35-year-old at a Kent chalet park has had his charges dropped after he died in prison.

Drink-driver kicked PC in groin

Drink-driver kicked PC in groin

An unlicensed driver spotted behind the wheel of a van with cloned plates lashed out as he was being arrested.

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Reformed ‘Robin Hood’ robber lifts lid on ‘fractured’ prisons

Reformed ‘Robin Hood’ robber lifts lid on ‘fractured’ prisons

An ex-convict who carried out armed robberies while at university has given a true-life account of life behind bars at 14 UK prisons – including Kent.

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Former national synchronised swimmer selected for general election bid

Former national synchronised swimmer selected for general election bid

A former swimmer has been chosen as a general election candidate for one part of Kent, where the current MP will stand down after 13 years.

‘Someone could get trapped in this dangerous pit’

‘Someone could get trapped in this dangerous pit’

A dog walker is calling for the council to make a pond – which he says has become a muddy pit during renovation works – safe again.

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Sheppey’s FA Cup tie selected for live TV coverage

Sheppey’s FA Cup tie selected for live TV coverage

The FA Cup FIrst Round ties involving Sheppey United and Cray Valley have both been selected for live TV coverage.

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Sheppey’s focus switches back to the league – for now

Sheppey’s focus switches back to the league – for now

There is a return to league action for Sheppey United this Saturday - after a wait of nearly two months!

Year-long lane closure already causing traffic chaos

Year-long lane closure already causing traffic chaos

Drivers are already facing problems on a key commuter route which is expected to be reduced to one lane for 12 months.

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Spot-on Prall helps Ites make FA Cup history

Spot-on Prall helps Ites make FA Cup history

Keeper Aiden Prall says helping Sheppey United make the FA Cup First Round for the very first time is the best feeling he’s had in football.

Boss Batten’s best yet

Boss Batten’s best yet

Ernie Batten described leading Sheppey United to the First Round of the FA Cup for the first time as the best moment of his football career.

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Report: Sheppey make FA Cup history!

Report: Sheppey make FA Cup history!

There was penalty shoot-out joy for Sheppey United who progressed to the FA Cup First Round for the first time with victory over Billericay.

Appeal after thieves target 10 homes and cars

Appeal after thieves target 10 homes and cars

An investigation has been launched after a group of people attempted to break into 10 homes and cars across seven days.

Major revamp planned as trusts aim to turn troubled school around

Major revamp planned as trusts aim to turn troubled school around

Education in part of Kent is set for a major transformation as two incoming trusts aim to turn a failing school around.

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‘I could have been Bond...if only I had kept my lenses in’

‘I could have been Bond...if only I had kept my lenses in’

One time teen-idol turned actor Jess Conrad has shared his stage secrets including how he auditioned, unsuccessfully, for the part of James Bond.

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‘This was desperately needed’: Island’s creative hub opens after £1.5m refurb

‘This was desperately needed’: Island’s creative hub opens after £1.5m refurb

Run-down Victorian offices have been given a facelift and reopened as affordable workspaces for budding young entrepreneurs.

‘We have got nothing to fear’

‘We have got nothing to fear’

Sheppey head into their home FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round replay with Isthmian Premier Billericay with nothing to fear, boss Ernie Batten reckons.

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Hotel-restaurant awarded culinary crown

Hotel-restaurant awarded culinary crown

A former pub turned hotel and restaurant is now on a list of just 21 other businesses in the county to have won a prestigious industry award.

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Sheppey skipper’s praise for Lambert

Sheppey skipper’s praise for Lambert

Captain Richie Hamill thinks fellow midfielder Jacob Lambert is starting to come into his own for Sheppey.

Batten on Sheppey’s rise as FA Cup dream stays alive

Batten on Sheppey’s rise as FA Cup dream stays alive

Boss Ernie Batten has been reflecting on the journey Sheppey United have been on - with the club in the hat for the First Round of the FA Cup.

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Report: Sheppey hold higher-division hosts

Report: Sheppey hold higher-division hosts

Dan Bradshaw’s first-half goal was cancelled out as Sheppey United held Isthmian Premier Billericay to an FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round draw.

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