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Surprise Tory defection to Ukip

Surprise Tory defection to Ukip

A borough councillor has defected to Ukip after leaving the Conservatives.

Matty works magic for the stars after Peter Andre break

Matty works magic for the stars after Peter Andre break

A Halfway magician says his career has taken off in the last year after performing for celebrities including Peter Andre and working on a cruise ship.

Centre tells tale of aviation heritage

Centre tells tale of aviation heritage

The site of the world's first aircraft factory is now home to a special exhibition.

10 ways you know you grew up on Sheppey in the ‘90s

10 ways you know you grew up on Sheppey in the ‘90s

Bombs, pebbles and Kriss Akabusi - all signs you were a child on the Island in the '90s.

‘Nasty’ raiders steal from mobility scooter

‘Nasty’ raiders steal from mobility scooter

Thieves have stolen batteries from a pensioner's mobility scooter.

More bridge closures announced

More bridge closures announced

Motorists can expect more delays when the Sheppey Crossing is closed later this month.

Election candidates hit the streets

Election candidates hit the streets

The five men contesting this constituency as they aim to become our next MP have revealed what issues people are talking about on the doorstep.

Sheppey task an enjoyable one for Morgan

Sheppey task an enjoyable one for Morgan

Sheppey United caretaker boss Barry Morgan insists the club are moving in the right direction.

Setback in bid to explain mum’s death

Setback in bid to explain mum’s death

A Minster woman who is trying to determine what caused her mother’s sudden death 18 months ago on holiday in Spain has suffered a setback.

Another week - another plan for housing

Another week - another plan for housing

Potential traffic problems have been raised by campaigners eager to avoid 30 new homes being built.

Boy, 5, fighting for life after crash

Boy, 5, fighting for life after crash

A young boy is in a critical condition after being hit by a car.

Boy, 5, fighting for life after crash

Boy, 5, fighting for life after crash

A young boy is today in a critical condition after being hit by a car in a crash.

Bikers’ 3,000-mile tribute to RAF wartime heroes

Bikers’ 3,000-mile tribute to RAF wartime heroes

Dave Muckle from Sheerness is among eight motorcyclists taking part in a fundraising tour of Britain and Europe's Second World War airfields.

Town bandstand taking shape

Town bandstand taking shape

Performers will soon be making use of a £40,000 building at The Spinney in Leysdown.

Appeal after serious crash near Sheppey crossing

Appeal after serious crash near Sheppey crossing

A man in his 20s was seriously injured when he was struck by two cars on the A249 late last night.

Owners warned as the number of stray dogs soars

Owners warned as the number of stray dogs soars

Nearly 2,000 stray dogs have been recorded in Swale in the last three years.

Mobility group unveils minibus

Mobility group unveils minibus

A transport service, which provides a vital link for Islanders, has been bolstered by the addition of a replacement minibus.

Site meeting called over housing development

Site meeting called over housing development

A decision on whether to grant retrospective permission to a controversial housing site has been put back.

Blaze in a top floor flat tackled by firefighters

Blaze in a top floor flat tackled by firefighters

Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus put out a fire in a flat on the upper floor of a three-storey building in Sheerness.

Easter egg prizes for most dazzling creations

Easter egg prizes for most dazzling creations

Before heading off on their two-week break, youngsters at one Island school enjoyed making and wearing bonnets.

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