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Police helicopter called to assist in search for suspect

Police helicopter called to assist in search for suspect

A helicopter was called to help search for a suspect following a police raid this morning.

Dog left brain-damaged in golf ball strike

Dog left brain-damaged in golf ball strike

An owner has warned others after her dog was left brain-damaged when it was hit by a golf ball lobbed into her garden.

Man dies after collapsing in medical centre

Man dies after collapsing in medical centre

A man has died from a suspected cardiac arrest after he collapsed in a medical centre this morning.

Steel mill opening claims in dispute

Steel mill opening claims in dispute

There is fresh hope that part of Sheerness steel mill will reopen.

My shop is first victim of Neats Court, says trader

 My shop is first victim of Neats Court, says trader

A former chairman of the Sheerness Town Team says he closed his shop because the council is not doing enough to support independent traders.

Dengate keeping feet on the ground

Dengate keeping feet on the ground

Sheppey Rugby Club head coach Rob Dengate isn’t getting carried away with their winning start.

Shoppers dodge falling masonry as businesses evacuated

Shoppers dodge falling masonry as businesses evacuated

Police and fire crews sealed off part of a town centre this afternoon after masonry began falling into the street.

Latest Island supermarket opens its doors

Latest Island supermarket opens its doors

The latest business to open on a £30 million retail development has welcomed its first customers today.

Plans to resurrect town's Christmas carnival

Plans to resurrect town's Christmas carnival

Two mums have decided to roll their sleeves up and get a former Island event back up and running.

Island racer in the driving seat

Island racer in the driving seat

Roaring start for 20-year-old in debut season of national motorsport championship

Woman seriously injured after car crash

Woman seriously injured after car crash

A driver has been taken to hospital after a crash with another car just before the Sheppey Crossing.

Inseparable childhood sweethearts celebrate diamond wedding

Inseparable childhood sweethearts celebrate diamond wedding

After 66 years together a couple who met at school have revealed the secret of a happy marriage.

School sweethearts celebrate diamond wedding

School sweethearts celebrate diamond wedding

They said it would never last, but couple who met 66 years ago are still going strong.

Course set to help Eddie's career set sail

Course set to help Eddie's career set sail

Company helps 50-year-old achieve globally recognised yachtmaster qualification

Teenager earns motoring accolade

Teenager earns motoring accolade

A young driver was tested on his skills and manoeuvres in national competition.

Prison officer facing jail for smuggling in mobiles

Prison officer facing jail for smuggling in mobiles

A guard who smuggled mobile phones into a prison and had an 'inappropriate' relationship with an inmate is facing jail.

Cyclist dies after crash

Cyclist dies after crash

A man has died in hospital after coming off his bike in a crash that closed a bridge.

£2.7m refit will double size of primary school

£2.7m refit will double size of primary school

There are plans to double the size of an Island school to relieve growing pressure on places.

Arrest after assault leaves man in hospital

Arrest after assault leaves man in hospital

About a dozen police officers were called to a house this evening following an assault which has left at least one man injured.

Cash sought to pay for roundabout at problem junction

Cash sought to pay for roundabout at problem junction

Plans for a roundabout at a busy junction has been given fresh backing but how it will be funded remains uncertain.

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