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Optimistic about changing times for town centre stores

Optimistic about changing times for town centre stores

The chairman of Sheerness Town Team said he welcomes competition from Neats Court retail park.

Barmy bathers' festive dip

Barmy bathers' festive dip

Swimmers took to the icy sea for a post-Boxing Day plunge organised by Minster Beach Huts Association.

Project launched to honour blast victims

Project launched to honour blast victims

Blue Town Heritage Centre is appealing for information on workers killed in a dockyard explosion to mark the 100th anniversary of the tragedy.

Hake not giving up despite title setback

Hake not giving up despite title setback

Shocked Kevin Hake wants a reaction from Sheppey United after they were thrashed in their biggest game of the season.

TV show contestant is hoping to leave one lucky lady spellbound

TV show contestant is hoping to leave one lucky lady spellbound

A Kent performer will show whether he can “pull” using magic when he appears on Take Me Out this week.

Drivers swerve to avoid Christmas tree in middle of the road

Drivers swerve to avoid Christmas tree in middle of the road

Motorists had to avoid a Christmas tree lying in the middle of a dual carriageway just before the Sheppey Crossing this morning.

Festive fun to raise cash for African cause

Festive fun to raise cash for African cause

Staff at an Island legal firm got all dressed up in order to make money for Gambia Aid.

Share your memories of the big freeze

Share your memories of the big freeze

People who remember the days when the sea froze off Sheppey are being asked to come forward.

Famous prehistoric monument inspires art group

Famous prehistoric monument inspires art group

A painting of Stonehenge has been produced by members of a Sheppey-based adult education watercolour class.

Island groups begin sharing £1m pot

Island groups begin sharing £1m pot

People's lives across the eastern end of Sheppey are being improved thanks to cash from the Big Lottery.

Power back on after Christmas Eve outage

Power back on after Christmas Eve outage

Electricity has been restored to the dozens of homes that were cut off this morning.

Station car park campaign steps up a gear

Station car park campaign steps up a gear

Talks are due to start on a scheme to convert railway sidings in Queenborough.

Young Gunner's dream comes true

Young Gunner's dream comes true

Sheppey youngster Luke Allen will come face-to-face with his football idols when he runs out as Arsenal's match day mascot next month.

Arrest after man stabbed in stomach in alleyway attack

Arrest after man stabbed in stomach in alleyway attack

A 43-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a man in the stomach in an alleyway during an alleged armed robbery.

Supermarket giant plans Island move

Supermarket giant plans Island move

Up to 75 jobs could be created on Sheppey if proposals for a new store at Neats Court retail park get the go ahead.

Dengate: Winning is our only option

Dengate: Winning is our only option

Coach Rob Dengate says Sheppey Rugby Club need to win every game in the new year to claim the Kent 1 title.

Inmates moved from prison to avoid trouble

Inmates moved from prison to avoid trouble

The Ministry of Justice has moved up to 150 prisoners from a Kent prison to avoid trouble as tensions rise over the festive period.

"Santa" bikers' Xmas mission

"Santa" bikers' Xmas mission

About 30 motorcyclists hit the road to deliver presents to Island care homes.

Reindeer and elves drop in on party

Reindeer and elves drop in on party

A working men's club played host to a children's Christmas get together which offered fun for all the family.

Burst water main brings delays

Burst water main brings delays

Town centre-bound drivers continue to face tailbacks.

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