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Celebrating the borough's unsung heroes

Celebrating the borough's unsung heroes

Those who go the extra mile for others were honoured at the annual Volunteer Swale Awards.

Island is right at the art of project for young people

Island is right at the art of project for young people

A collaborative art project exploring themes based on the Island is to be unveiled this week.

Nine benches installed in east end of Island

Nine benches installed in east end of Island

Eastchurch, Warden Bay and Leysdown will each be getting three new benches – all for free.

Firm fined after worker's toes sliced off by metal sheet

Firm fined after worker's toes sliced off by metal sheet

An engineering firm has been fined after a 20-year-old worker was left disabled when a metal sheet landed on hit feet - severing three of his toes.

Gran’s close shave for good causes

Gran’s close shave for good causes

Two charities are better off after a Sheerness woman lost her luscious locks.

Smile... you're on litterbug camera!

Smile... you're on litterbug camera!

Litter droppers and those who don't clear up after their dogs could soon star in their own 'movie'... and land themselves with an £80 penalty.

Joined-up approach could cut NHS waste

Joined-up approach could cut NHS waste

New plans are set to change the way medical equipment is lent out and returned.

Baby-faced driver led police on chase

Baby-faced driver led police on chase

A 20-year-old was arrested following a high-speed pursuit across different parts of the Island.

Pupils receive certificates for 100% record

Pupils receive certificates for 100% record

Youngster at one Island primary school have been recognised for being ever-present.

Steel mill firm owes Swale £1.25m

Steel mill firm owes Swale £1.25m

The Saudi owners of Thamesteel have agreed to pay the council money still owed from business rates.

Staff welcome rule on prison smoking

Staff welcome rule on prison smoking

Officers and inmates could soon be banned from enjoying cigarettes behind bars after a High Court decision.

Two injured in Island road crash

Two injured in Island road crash

Ambulance crews were called this morning following an accident in Minster Road.

New architects in homes plan for historic building

New architects in homes plan for historic building

Plans for the conversion of a Grade II listed building into homes are still in place despite the architects working on the project being dropped.

Butler triumphs despite rude awakening

Butler triumphs despite rude awakening

Mat Butler was expecting to fight a nobody last weekend – but ended up beating a former world champion.

Post Office reopening welcomed but doubts remain over its future

Post Office reopening welcomed but doubts remain over its future

The Post Office in Eastchurch is to reopen for the time being after weeks of closure.

Heron takes revenge after weasel rides woodpecker

Heron takes revenge after weasel rides woodpecker

After a weasel was spotted riding a woodpecker, birds appear to be getting their own back.

Former England rugby star backs VC campaign

Former England rugby star backs VC campaign

Ex-international flanker Mickey Skinner visited the Beach pub on Saturday to support a cause close to the hearts of the couple who run it.

Proud owners of beach hut get their keys

Proud owners of beach hut get their keys

The latest Islanders to buy a retreat on Minster Leas are the parents of a disabled Falklands' veteran.

Mud rescue drama on cliff

Mud rescue drama on cliff

A woman had to be freed when she became stuck in mud halfway up a cliff while trying to rescue her son.

Pub book leads to family reunion

Pub book leads to family reunion

A book chronicling the intriguing goings-on at a former Island pub has led to a reunion of long-lost relatives.

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