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No surprise London trendsetters love Sheppey

No surprise London trendsetters love Sheppey

News the Island is set to become the new Shoreditch has taken most people by surprise. Here we take an affectionate look at some of the reasons why...

Floodlights point to bright future at football club

Floodlights point to bright future at football club

Sheppey United can now host night matches following the installation of £70,000 lights at Holm Park.

Historic air defence post crumbling into the sea

Historic air defence post crumbling into the sea

A stone structure which played a part in keeping airborne enemies at bay is in danger of being washed away.

Man appears in court over carbon monoxide death of woman

Man appears in court over carbon monoxide death of woman

A man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter after a woman died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Businessman jailed after fake goods racket 'on industrial scale'

Businessman jailed after fake goods racket 'on industrial scale'

A gang behind an internet fake goods scam pocketed more than £100,000 after trading in counterfeit Jimmy Choos and Ralph Lauren goods.

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.

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