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Trendy Londoners favour Sheppey 'glamping' spot

Trendy Londoners favour Sheppey 'glamping' spot

Business is booming at Elmley Nature Reserve as affluent 'hipsters' escape the capital to enjoy glamorous camping.

Bridge fails to make the grade for listed status

Bridge fails to make the grade for listed status

The Kingsferry Bridge has been denied English Heritage status following a bid to by Iwade Parish Council.

Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads...

Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads...

A blast from the past gave youngsters a treat when the famous Back to the Future DeLorean arrived at an Island primary school.

Pupils win work and anti-bullying awards

Pupils win work and anti-bullying awards

Two sets of Academy youngsters are celebrating after being recognised for their good efforts.

Work begins to restore burnt-out flats

Work begins to restore burnt-out flats

The Island's historic Glass House building is being revamped following the fire which gutted it in 2013.

Wait goes on for steel mill workers

Wait goes on for steel mill workers

It is believed negotiations are still underway in relation to the possible re-opening of the Sheerness steel mill.

Probe continues after deadly crossing crash

Probe continues after deadly crossing crash

A man arrested on suspicion of causing the deaths of a mum and her son has had his bail "cancelled" but the investigation continues.

Tributes paid to British Legion stalwart

Tributes paid to British Legion stalwart

Former servicemen and Islander Ernie Hardcastle has been laid to rest in a ceremony at Bobbing.

Weatherman's wintry outlook for Kent

Weatherman's wintry outlook for Kent

Parts of the county could be in for some snow next week, according to an amateur meteorologist who has successfully predicted its arrival in the past.

Debate on changes to revamp plan

Debate on changes to revamp plan

A meeting is to be held about the future of the Queenborough and Rushenden regeneration.

Ooh Betty… did you see stunt unfold?

Ooh Betty… did you see stunt unfold?

It's four decades since Islander Michael Crawford drew crowds to the beach when he filmed an episode of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em here.

School improves but falls short of target

School improves but falls short of target

The leadership team at Westminster primary has come in for praise from Ofsted inspectors.

Crash between van and bus at traffic lights

Crash between van and bus at traffic lights

Police were called to a crash between a van and a bus at a set of traffic lights.

Road crash near school

Road crash near school

Three cars collided outside St George's primary in Minster this morning.

Skipper Varker leads by example

Skipper Varker leads by example

Sheppey’s promotion hopes are back on track and head coach Rob Dengate is thrilled to see captain Tom Varker leading the charge.

Plans for £50m supermarket HQ go public

Plans for £50m supermarket HQ go public

Aldi has submitted proposals for a huge distribution centre which could create 400 jobs.

Pupils are a hit with Sheeran song

Pupils are a hit with Sheeran song

A video featuring Sheppey schoolchildren miming to an Ed Sheeran song has been racking up views on YouTube.

How joke made a sweet dream come true

How joke made a sweet dream come true

A sweet seller and old vehicle restorer says he has no plans to slow down his life in the sugary fast lane.

Magic is missing during big date

Magic is missing during big date

A magician from Sheppey was unlucky in love in his final appearance on dating game show Take Me Out.

Storm brewing over wind farm

Storm brewing over wind farm

The company behind plans for the installation of turbines at Sheerness Docks is staying tight-lipped about the scheme.

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