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Young people meet for Beachfields chat

Young people meet for Beachfields chat

Island schools are taking part in a project aiming to overhaul a prime piece of Sheerness beachfront.

Charity run will remember VE Day

Charity run will remember VE Day

Organisers have revealed that this year's annual Paul Trigwell Island Run will have a wartime theme.

Council 'undemocratic' over housing scheme

Council 'undemocratic' over housing scheme

Officers have been criticised for recommending approval for a controversial development before a public consultation has ended.

Signs of progress in school's report

Signs of progress in school's report

Although there are areas which still "require improvement", Ofsted inspector have pointed to improvements at the Isle of Sheppey Academy.

Starting from scratch

Starting from scratch

Caretaker boss Barry Morgan has launched a major rebuilding job at Sheppey after being left without a side.

Inmate found dead in cell named

Inmate found dead in cell named

An inmate found with multiple stab wounds in his prison cell has been named - after two men were charged with murder.

Woman 'urinated on school floor in front of pupils'

Woman 'urinated on school floor in front of pupils'

A woman accused of urinating in front of pupils and parents at a special needs school has failed to appear at court twice.

Making the ultimate sacrifice – no chocolate!

Making the ultimate sacrifice – no chocolate!

A six-year-old boy has given up sweet stuff as he aims to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation in support of his sister.

Art project builds confidence and gets community involved

Art project builds confidence and gets community involved

Young people were praised for their hard work as their art project celebrating what Sheppey means to them was unveiled.

Making music to raise funds and a smile

Making music to raise funds and a smile

A 12-hour music marathon raised £321 for Comic Relief.

Pupils left in dark as clouds mask eclipse

Pupils left in dark as clouds mask eclipse

Students at Halfway primary were left disappointed by the latest solar "spectacular".

Sheppey Crossing closure is now over

Sheppey Crossing closure is now over

A planned closure of the Sheppey Crossing took drivers by surprise as tailbacks build up.

Seasonal lights' removal sparks anger

Seasonal lights' removal sparks anger

Cllr Pat Sandle has hit out at "high-handed" Kent County Council after Leysdown's illuminations were taken down last weekend.

Two charged with murder after prisoner found dead

Two charged with murder after prisoner found dead

Two men have been charged with murder after an inmate at a Kent prison was found dead in his cell.

Couple’s 50 years of fun and friendship

Couple’s 50 years of fun and friendship

A popular Island couple will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on Friday.

On the trail of art and fitness

On the trail of art and fitness

An art and nature trail unveiled at the weekend offers walkers exercise for the mind and body.

Newspaper club visits STG office

Newspaper club visits STG office

West Minster primary's newspaper club has paid a visit to the Sheerness Times Guardian office.

Drumming legend beats a path to the Island

Drumming legend beats a path to the Island

Rick Buckler, former member of one of Britain's biggest bands, The Jam, took a whistle-stop tour of Sheppey to talk about his new book.

Salesman steals from elderly cancer sufferer

Salesman steals from elderly cancer sufferer

Salesman Alexander Steine, who has 78 previous convictions, lied his way into the home of a vulnerable elderly lady and stole from her purse.

'I need to know the truth about my mum’s death'

'I need to know the truth about my mum’s death'

Mystery still surrounds the death of a Kent grandmother on Gran Canaria 18 months ago - her daughter is fighting for answers.

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