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Countdown under way for 2014 Swale Film Festival

Countdown under way for 2014 Swale Film Festival

The dates for this year’s Swale Film Festival have been announced.

Gran caught smuggling drugs to armed robber in prison

Gran caught smuggling drugs to armed robber in prison

A church-going grandmother befriended an armed robber to encourage him to repent... before trying to smuggle drugs into prison.

Coastal park launches poppy project

Coastal park launches poppy project

Anyone who would like to help mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War is welcome to get involved by sowing poppy seeds.

Two precious pendants are restored for free

Two precious pendants are restored for free

A heartbroken mum has thanked staff at a shop who have restored precious jewellery free of charge.

Head makes move permanent

Head makes move permanent

The head of Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey has become permanently based there after leaving his other leadership role at a school in Surrey.

Art group’s classic design for park’s log sculpture

Art group’s classic design for park’s log sculpture

Winners of a competition to create a chainsaw sculpture have been chosen out of more than 20 entries.

Funding boost for publican’s bid to restore heroes’ graves

Funding boost for publican’s bid to restore heroes’ graves

A national campaign backed by a Sheppey publican has been given £100,000 worth of government support.

Sheerness fire being treated as suspicious

Sheerness fire being treated as suspicious

Police remain at the scene of a fire at a High Street restaurant this morning.

Puppy is a magical addition at school

Puppy is a magical addition at school

Meet Magic, the most popular new member of a school.

Fears £3k theft could spell end of line for bait shop

Fears £3k theft could spell end of line for bait shop

The manager of a bait and tackle shop where more than £3,000 of goods and cash was stolen fears it could spell the end of the business.

Repairs planned for damaged road

Repairs planned for damaged road

A pothole laden road is to be closed next week for repairs.

Escaped prisoner caught after fleeing from jail

Escaped prisoner caught after fleeing from jail

An escaped convict tasted freedom for just an hour after fleeing from a Kent prison.

Empty venue could be nightclub and restaurant

Empty venue could be nightclub and restaurant

A former bar could be given a new lease of life as a nightclub and restaurant.

Diehard football follower hoping for glory in Brazil

Diehard football follower hoping for glory in Brazil

A former Islander and diehard England fan will be writing a blog when he jets off to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Parts of Swale could become assisted areas

Parts of Swale could become assisted areas

Parts of Swale are set for a business boost after being nominated by the government to receive European Union aid.

Midweek clash postponed but Hake says title remains in Sheppey's hands

Midweek clash postponed but Hake says title remains in Sheppey's hands

Sheppey & Sheerness United have to wait a little longer to close in on the Kent County League, Premier Division title.

Motoring school set up behind bars... getaway drivers need not apply

Motoring school set up behind bars... getaway drivers need not apply

A Kent jail has become the first in the country to offer a driving school... for inmates.

Community volunteers win climate-change cash bid

Community volunteers win climate-change cash bid

Plans to launch a group dedicated to preparing for the effects of climate change are in the pipeline.

Show of support for Oliver

Show of support for Oliver

A fund set up to help a boy with cancer has had a boost of thousands of pounds.

Organiser is calling for May Day support

Organiser is calling for May Day support

An organiser of a May Day parade hopes a disappointing turnout at a workshop will not dampen spirits.

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