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Arson arrest after third massive barn blaze

Arson arrest after third massive barn blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a massive farm blaze destroyed three barns - in the third similar attack in weeks.

Doors open once again at historic dockyard church

Doors open once again at historic dockyard church

Islanders have a rare opportunity to visit an iconic building which is the subject of a huge restoration project.

'Skull Cracker' accomplice jailed

'Skull Cracker' accomplice jailed

A man accused of helping an escaped Kent prisoner dubbed the Skull Cracker has been locked up.

Man flung across room by lightning

Man flung across room by lightning

A man has told of the moment he was flown across the room when lightning struck a telegraph pole near his bungalow.

Neglected stray Buddy makes dramatic recovery

Neglected stray Buddy makes dramatic recovery

A dog found wandering the streets in a seriously neglected condition is on the road to recovery and has learned to trust again.

Sheppey can avoid the drop

Sheppey can avoid the drop

Back-to-back wins have given Sheppey Cricket Club a chance of avoiding relegation

The SS Richard Montgomery remembered

The SS Richard Montgomery remembered

Seventy years ago today, the SS Richard Montgomery ran aground off the coast of Sheerness. Bel Austin shares her memories.

Let’s give it one more go!

Let’s give it one more go!

The future of Sheppey Summer Carnival has been cast into doubt after £202 was raised from street collections to go towards holding next year’s parade.

Supermarket marks start of war

Supermarket marks start of war

A Sheerness supermarket has been fundraising for the Royal British Legion to commemorate the beginning of the First World War.

Hake relishing chance to take on league's best

Hake relishing chance to take on league's best

Sheppey United manager Kevin Hake hopes his side can mix it with the Kent Invicta League top clubs.

Firefighter pair sign off after 60 years of service

Firefighter pair sign off after 60 years of service

Two long-serving Island firemen are retiring after serving a combined total of more than 60 years.

Football mascot scores big at fund raiser

 Football mascot scores big at fund raiser

A football club unveiled its new mascot at its fund raising summer fun day.

International team spirit for holiday scheme pupils

International team spirit for holiday scheme pupils

More than 75 children made the most of a two-week holiday scheme.

Head shave has plenty of benefits

Head shave has plenty of benefits

A Sheerness woman is taking the bald step of having her head shaved to raise money for two charities.

The little plant that just kept on growing... and growing

The little plant that just kept on growing... and growing

A plant normally found in the Mexican desert has survived our climate to shoot up in a Kent street - and now towers over the lampposts.

Couple's shock as car ploughs into garden

Couple's shock as car ploughs into garden

A car smashed through a garden wall late last night - leaving the homeowners stunned.

Boy, 4, hurt after falling through damaged frame

Boy, 4, hurt after falling through damaged frame

A mum whose son was hurt after falling through play equipment at a popular family spot says it needs to be checked more regularly.

£50,000 damage after suspected barn arson

£50,000 damage after suspected barn arson

Fire crews believe 1,000 tonnes of hay was torched deliberately in a barn this morning.

It was scary but it hasn’t put me off

It was scary but it hasn’t put me off

A charity worker has spoken about the frightening moment an angry client began throwing things around and threatening her.

Roll up for the carnival weekend

Roll up for the carnival weekend

All the fun of the fair will be in Sheerness today for the Sheppey Summer Carnival celebrations.

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