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Crime spike! Man baffled by theft of giant cactus as raiders twice target collection

Crime spike! Man baffled by theft of giant cactus as raiders twice target collection

A crime victim was stunned when burglars targeted his home for an 8ft cactus... in the second raid on his prized prickly collection.

Image released in hunt for 'sex attacker'

Image released in hunt for 'sex attacker'

Detectives have released an image of a man they want to speak to about claims a young woman was the victim of a serious sex attack on a beach.

Cafe forced to shut by flooding at park

Cafe forced to shut by flooding at park

A popular attraction has been forced to close temporarily due to the bad weather.

Granny Mavis, 87, is prime time star

Granny Mavis, 87, is prime time star

A Queenborough woman is the new star of Saturday night TV after making an appearance in an ad campaign.

Probe shelved after huge blaze tears through flats in arson attack

Probe shelved after huge blaze tears through flats in arson attack

Detectives have shelved their arson investigation after several people were injured when a huge blaze tore through a block of flats.

Residents have their say about solar farm on site visit

Residents have their say about solar farm on site visit

More than 20 people went along to air their views about a solar farm which could be built in Minster.

Cake and music to celebrate 102 years

Cake and music to celebrate 102 years

A care home resident has celebrated her 102nd birthday.

Radio presenter humbled at honour

Radio presenter humbled at honour

A radio presenter who was instrumental in launching the Island’s station BRFM has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List.

Crusoe crew take a bow with the best

Crusoe crew take a bow with the best

Talented young dancers have joined professional actors for a production of Robinson Crusoe.

Potholes help to push road repair bill through roof

Potholes help to push road repair bill through roof

Repairs on Sittingbourne and Sheppey’s roads were almost £80,000 over budget last year.

Holiday park residents left without a post service

Holiday park residents left without a post service

Volunteers who collect mail for holiday park residents have decided to hang up their postbags and call for a change to the system.

Crisis team’s Christmas treat for needy people

Crisis team’s Christmas treat for needy people

The Island’s Crisis at Christmas campaign helped more families in need than ever in 2013.

Chilly dip is end of era

Chilly dip is end of era

It was with a hint of sadness at the end of an era that people braved the chilly winter waters for an annual arctic swim.

New airspace plan ‘will not add to safety risks’

New airspace plan ‘will not add to safety risks’

Islanders have been given assurances that plans to reintroduce a controlled airspace will not affect their safety.

Deluges and downpours... Kent in 2013

Deluges and downpours... Kent in 2013

A Kent meteorologist has revealed Kent had the wettest day in more than 20 years this year... and it wasn't in December!

Recycling changes now in force in Swale

Recycling changes now in force in Swale

Residents can now recycle a wider range of materials after improved collections were brought in.

Spellbound by magician

Spellbound by magician

Youngsters had plenty of fun at a Christmas party organised by a group of child-minders.

Major search after beach find

Major search after beach find

A search involving land, sea and air emergency services was carried out in Minster this morning after personal belongings were found on the beach.

Driver walks free after accident victim left with life-changing injuries

Driver walks free after accident victim left with life-changing injuries

A dangerous driver has said he wishes he could turn back the clock after a motorcyclist was left with serious injuries in a crash.

Sheppey Crossing crash drivers: Go on course or face court

Sheppey Crossing crash drivers: Go on course or face court

Drivers involved in one Britain's largest-ever crashes on the Sheppey Crossing are being asked to pay for a £165 safety course... or face prosecution.

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