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Jason Statham blockbuster filmed in Kent hits cinemas

Jason Statham blockbuster filmed in Kent hits cinemas

An action-packed film that had scenes shot on one of the county’s bridges is being released in theatres.

Man accused of punching railway worker

Man accused of punching railway worker

A 47-year-old has been charged with assault following a report of a disturbance at a train station.

Store wars: New Lidl set for approval after rival legal challenge

Store wars: New Lidl set for approval after rival legal challenge

Plans for a controversial supermarket look set to finally be approved – again – after undergoing appeals by two rival food giants.

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Retail park furniture store set to close

Retail park furniture store set to close

A furniture company which has several branches around Kent is shutting one of its retail park stores.

Ites out to cause another upset

Ites out to cause another upset

Sheppey United might not be fancied by many to get a result on Saturday but they’ve thrived on being the underdog this season.

CCTV released after ‘meat stolen’ from Aldi

CCTV released after ‘meat stolen’ from Aldi

A police investigation is underway after two thefts are alleged to have taken place at a town centre supermarket.

Bin lorry catches fire

Bin lorry catches fire

A huge haul of recycling had to be dumped on the street after a bin lorry caught alight.

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Construction of 5G mast to close main route all week

Construction of 5G mast to close main route all week

Work to build a controversial new telecoms mast is to begin next week and will mean a busy stretch is closed.

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Dog ‘shatters’ paw after jumping off balcony in rabbit pursuit

Dog ‘shatters’ paw after jumping off balcony in rabbit pursuit

A cocker spaniel severely fractured four bones in its paw which led to complicated surgery lasting more than an hour.

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You’ve done me proud, lads

You’ve done me proud, lads

Stand-in manager Geoff Record has praised Sheppey players’ commitment in the absence of Ernie Batten.

Beloved pub closes and is put up for sale

Beloved pub closes and is put up for sale

A much-loved pub has closed down and been put up for sale after ‘ever-increasing’ bills forced it out of business.

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House fire sparked by e-bike

House fire sparked by e-bike

Firefighters say flames spread through a house after a charging e-bike caught light.

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‘I have incurable cancer, but I'm cracking on with my life’

‘I have incurable cancer, but I'm cracking on with my life’

A 58-year-old diagnosed with a rare cancer says doctors don’t know how long she has left, but she won’t let that stop her from living her life.

A year for Sheppey to remember

A year for Sheppey to remember

Boss Ernie Batten has described 2023 as a dream year for Sheppey United.

Towns secure funding for more street marshals

Towns secure funding for more street marshals

Uniformed officers are to be deployed in two town centres in a bid to clampdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.

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Sheppey boss on their derby comeback

Sheppey boss on their derby comeback

Boss Ernie Batten watched Sheppey leave themselves with a mountain to climb in their Boxing Day derby against Sittingbourne - but climb it they did.

Report: Derby ends level after stoppage-time drama

Report: Derby ends level after stoppage-time drama

An extraordinary finish ensured Sheppey came from 3-0 down to draw their Boxing Day derby at home to rivals Sittingbourne in Isthmian South East.

Plan to remove bomb ship’s masts to be reviewed

Plan to remove bomb ship’s masts to be reviewed

A scheme to remove the masts on a sunken war ship for fear they could damage the wreck, laden with bombs, is being re-evaluated.

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Family pleads for return of stolen pet ferrets

Family pleads for return of stolen pet ferrets

Police have launched an appeal to help find nine pet ferrets which were stolen from a family just days before Christmas.

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Huge employer to shut on New Year’s Eve

Huge employer to shut on New Year’s Eve

A pharmaceutical company is closing its doors for good – just weeks after Pfizer announced plans to axe 500 jobs.

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