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'I was thinking I have to get away from this man'

'I was thinking I have to get away from this man'

A teenager who ran away from a man she says approached her asking for sex is warning young girls not to go out on their own at night.

Ukip loses its first county councillor

Ukip loses its first county councillor

Ukip has parted ways with its first county councillor Adrian Crowther who could be on the brink of rejoining the Conservatives.

‘Businesses willing to pay for speed cameras on bridge’

‘Businesses willing to pay for speed cameras on bridge’

A community radio station has launched a campaign to raise cash to put four speed cameras on the Sheppey Crossing.

Windows smashed in suspected shooting

Windows smashed in suspected shooting

Neighbours reported hearing two loud bangs as police rushed to a house following reports of a shooting, which left two windows smashed.

Early morning drama as car hits lamppost

Early morning drama as car hits lamppost

Police are investigating the circumstances around how a BMW came to crash yesterday.

Four in hospital after serious crashes and car fire

Four in hospital after serious crashes and car fire

The Sheppey Crossing has now re-opened following two crashes and a car fire, which left the Island cut off from the mainland and four in hospital.

Kent beach inspiration for holiday pop classic

Kent beach inspiration for holiday pop classic

It might be the best song ever written about a cheap and cheerful trip to an English seaside town - and it's based on this Kent beach.

Listing could save historic hospital

Listing could save historic hospital

English Heritage might become involved in a bid to ensure a 200-year-old building is saved from development.

Shopkeeper’s Valentine’s gift to RNLI

Shopkeeper’s Valentine’s gift to RNLI

An Island charity is £100 better off thanks to the sweet motives of a town business.

Council promises town will get £100k

Council promises town will get £100k

A leading councillor has guaranteed the town centre will get long-awaited funds given by the developers of a retail park.

Mum fined after turning up to school drunk

Mum fined after turning up to school drunk

A parent has been fined after being drunk and disorderly at a primary school.

Study calls for probe into marsh mosquito virus risk

Study calls for probe into marsh mosquito virus risk

Risk assessments need to be updated after a mosquito known to be a carrier of West Nile virus was found thriving in north Kent.

Pupils jump feet first into super sock fundraiser

Pupils jump feet first into super sock fundraiser

Academy youngsters found a multi-coloured way to raise cash for a cancer charity.

Mixed feelings at exhibition promoting store and homes

Mixed feelings at exhibition promoting store and homes

A £6 million plan to build an Asda and 100 new properties received a lukewarm response when proposals were outlined at a community event.

Hake bullish despite Trophy exit

Hake bullish despite Trophy exit

Sheppey United boss Kevin Hake insists there is everything still to play for this season.

Spur of the moment TV spoof is Facebook hit

Spur of the moment TV spoof is Facebook hit

A former rugby player and coach has won an army of new fans after posting a video which displays his somewhat softer side.

Academy throws a party to mark its first chapter

Academy throws a party to mark its first chapter

Pupils at Isle of Sheppey Academy marked a year since Oasis took over its running.

Arson attack victims’ plea for vital video or photos

Arson attack victims’ plea for vital video or photos

A victim of an arson attack is appealing for witnesses with photographs and video footage to come forward.

Lifeboat crews rescue five sailors lost in fog

Lifeboat crews rescue five sailors lost in fog

Five sailors stranded in thick fog were rescued after lifeboat crews were scrambled off the Kent coast.

Council asks company to share path costs

Council asks company to share path costs

Supermarket giant Aldi has received key backing for its proposed £50 million south-east distribution centre and HQ.

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