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‘I’m going to look back on this day forever’

‘I’m going to look back on this day forever’

Goalscorer James Bessey-Saldanha will look back at Sheppey United’s televised FA Cup First-Round tie against League 2 Walsall forever.

Batten’s pride as historic FA Cup run ends

Batten’s pride as historic FA Cup run ends

Proud Sheppey boss Ernie Batten felt his troops performed well against Football League outfit Walsall in their televised FA Cup First-Round tie.

Report: Best FA Cup run ends for Ites after giving Walsall scare

Report: Best FA Cup run ends for Ites after giving Walsall scare

History-making Sheppey United gave League 2 side Walsall a first-half scare before their best FA Cup run ended in front of the television cameras.

Businesses buzzing ahead of historic FA cup match

Businesses buzzing ahead of historic FA cup match

People across an Island are preparing for what could be the biggest sporting event in its history.

Community centre to go under hammer

Community centre to go under hammer

A community centre that once hosted children’s parties and multiple sports clubs is to go up for auction.

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Hundreds of pupils late to school due to ‘ludicrous’ lane closure

Hundreds of pupils late to school due to ‘ludicrous’ lane closure

Roadworks for a multi-million-pound roundabout improvement scheme have been labelled “unbearable”.

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‘Tonight could be one of the greatest of my life...’

‘Tonight could be one of the greatest of my life...’

Ahead of his team’s historic clash tonight on live TV, a Sheppey Utd superfan reflects on the club’s century-long journey to the FA Cup first round.

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High street takeaway closes suddenly

High street takeaway closes suddenly

A takeaway has reportedly not served customers for more than a fortnight after it closed unexpectedly.

Man airlifted to safety from river was ‘lucky to be found’

Man airlifted to safety from river was ‘lucky to be found’

An elderly man who was airlifted from his stricken yacht after a large search was "very lucky to have been found".

‘It’s going to be one hell of a night!’

‘It’s going to be one hell of a night!’

The Sheppey United chairman admits planning for Friday night’s big FA Cup match has taken over his life.

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Arrest after attempted theft of nearly £300 of Lego from B&M

Arrest after attempted theft of nearly £300 of Lego from B&M

A man has been accused of six counts of theft after Lego and almost £1,000 of alcohol was stolen.

Sheppey get helping hand from the Gills

Sheppey get helping hand from the Gills

Gillingham have given non-league Sheppey a helping hand in their efforts to pull of what would be one of the greatest FA Cup shocks of all time.

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Striker’s race against time ahead of Sheppey’s big night

Striker’s race against time ahead of Sheppey’s big night

Goals from Dan Bradshaw have proved vital in Sheppey’s journey to the FA Cup first round - but he’s facing a battle to be fit.

Hospital set to receive multi-million-pound centre

Hospital set to receive multi-million-pound centre

A new multi-million-pound diagnostic centre is to offer patients scans and tests closer to home in one area of Kent.

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Dads go from pandemic BBQs to opening own restaurant

Dads go from pandemic BBQs to opening own restaurant

A pair of dads who started cooking burgers in their garden during Covid have now launched their own eatery at a pub.

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Kent ravers fly 400 miles for night out – and return home the next morning

Kent ravers fly 400 miles for night out – and return home the next morning

A group of friends spent £30 jetting to Dublin for a night of raving before flying home the next morning - without even booking a hotel.

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£10m worth of cocaine found hidden on ship carrying bananas

£10m worth of cocaine found hidden on ship carrying bananas

Divers had to battle through unclear waters and tidal movements to locate 137 kilos of cocaine stowed deep within a container ship.

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Poodle breeder faces jail over cruelty to dogs, cats and canary

Poodle breeder faces jail over cruelty to dogs, cats and canary

A 73-year-old woman banned from owning animals was found to have dozens of flea-ridden and injured creatures at her home.

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‘Nightmare diversion means it’s taking 90 minutes to drive half a mile’

‘Nightmare diversion means it’s taking 90 minutes to drive half a mile’

Gas works have left a village cut off and motorists facing a ‘ridiculous’ 12-mile diversion just to pop to the shops.

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Kids urged to not be anti-social over Halloween

Kids urged to not be anti-social over Halloween

People in one Kent borough are being urged to display a poster if they are opting out of Halloween trick or treating events.

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