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Video bid to save disappearing cliffs

Video bid to save disappearing cliffs

A concerned Eastchurch resident has taken to video-sharing website YouTube to highlight erosion fears in the village.

Yobs target sea cadets' headquarters

Yobs target sea cadets' headquarters

A smashed window could cost bosses at a popular Island group hundreds of pounds to fix.

Bridge operations to return to normal next weekend

Bridge operations to return to normal next weekend

Repairs to the Kingsferry Bridge will be completed by next Saturday, bringing to an end nearly three weeks of delays for road and rail passengers.

Plans for 120 jobs and 100 homes

Plans for 120 jobs and 100 homes

Supermarket giant Asda has revealed more about its proposals to build a new Kent store.

Developer's fresh plans for ‘too tall’ houses

Developer's fresh plans for ‘too tall’ houses

The firm behind a controversial housing scheme is to resubmit planning proposals after council officers inspected the buildings.

Perfect spot for ghost story film

Perfect spot for ghost story film

Sheppey can add another big screen appearance to its growing list of credits after it provided the setting for a modern ghost story.

ELECTION 2015: What matters to you?

ELECTION 2015: What matters to you?

If you had to pick the number one issue that matters to you ahead of May's general election, what would it be? Take part in our poll.

Worshippers’ fears for church’s future

Worshippers’ fears for church’s future

Members of the congregation at St Peter's, Halfway, met on Sunday for what could be the final time.

VIDEO: Gentle giant Spartan hounded by foxy Ruby

VIDEO: Gentle giant Spartan hounded by foxy Ruby

A pet rottweiler has had a brush with the wild, becoming so close to a rescued fox it even grooms its face.

Challenge opponents at the top of their game

Challenge opponents at the top of their game

The Kent Invicta League’s in-form side stand in Sheppey United’s way this weekend.

Do our waters need protection?

Do our waters need protection?

Wildlife in the Swale Estuary could receive special protection after the area was included on a shortlist by the government.

Thousands raised for seriously ill girl

Thousands raised for seriously ill girl

Thousands have been raised to help the family of a child with a life-limiting condition make their dream of a trip to Disneyland Paris come true.

Man in court over carbon monoxide death

Man in court over carbon monoxide death

The trial of a 64-year-old accused of a pensioner's manslaughter, has been set for October.

Plans revealed for forgotten museum

Plans revealed for forgotten museum

A heritage centre, now under new management, is to get an arty update.

Confusion over future of church despite promises

Confusion over future of church despite promises

A service is to be held tomorrow at St Peter's Church, Halfway, which many worry could be the last one held there.

Action taken to clear land of rubbish

Action taken to clear land of rubbish

Household and industrial waste dumped in Minster is set to be removed after a councillor's intervention.

Drug dealer forced to pay back £3,700

Drug dealer forced to pay back £3,700

A 31-year-old man has been forced back into the courts and ordered to pay the proceeds from his crime.

Crazy Camo leads charge for the lads

Crazy Camo leads charge for the lads

Following on from last week's Page 3 appearance by former mayor, Pat Sandle, we were contacted by a holiday camp worker keen to bare all.

Oasis and community working together

Oasis and community working together

A meeting has been held to discuss ways in which the academy and Island groups can run projects across Sheppey.

Tributes paid to popular Islander Julia

Tributes paid to popular Islander Julia

A well-known personality in and around Sheerness has died at the age of 66.

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