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Burglar showed no remorse after ransacking home

Burglar showed no remorse after ransacking home

A thief who broke into his elderly victims’ home and ransacked it while they were out has been jailed for almost three years.

Appeal as all-tide landing is closed

Appeal as all-tide landing is closed

The all-tide landing has reached the end of its life and has been shut until funds can be found to repair it.

Heating or eating dilemma for mum of heart-disease toddler

Heating or eating dilemma for mum of heart-disease toddler

The mum of a sick tot with three holes in her heart is being forced to choose between heating her home and eating after her care benefits were cut.

Something kinda ooooh

Something kinda ooooh

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has decided to endorse a new skincare product developed in the county.

‘We want a school that everybody is proud of’

‘We want a school that everybody is proud of’

The new top man at the Isle of Sheppey Academy has spoken out about the school's chequered history and his vision for the future.

Harsh winter could have devastating effect on bees

Harsh winter could have devastating effect on bees

A Sheppey businesswoman has warned another harsh winter could be “devastating” to Kent’s bee population.

Coach parking space ‘would blight our lives’

Coach parking space ‘would blight our lives’

Worried homeowners are asking Swale council to reconsider its proposal to install a coach parking bay in one of Sheppey’s most popular roads.

Bucket list Jaguar wish comes true for Emma

Bucket list Jaguar wish comes true for Emma

A mother with a brain tumour has had another bucket list wish granted – driving a new Jaguar.

Jel and Jam sandwich no mod con

Jel and Jam sandwich no mod con

Kent band, Jel, pitch-up with Bruce Foxton’s, From The Jam, at London’s Clapham Grand tonight.

Angler distraught as £15k tackle stolen

 Angler distraught as £15k tackle stolen

Fishing equipment worth about £15,000 was stolen from a garden shed.

Hundreds of Sheppey job seekers drop in to look for work

Hundreds of Sheppey job seekers drop in to look for work

Hundreds of job seekers went along to a fair to try to find work.

Cash is on offer to spark artistic interest in Swale

Cash is on offer to spark artistic interest in Swale

Cash grants are being offered to encourage involvement in the arts.

Free afternoon parking in Sheerness for Christmas shoppers

Free afternoon parking in Sheerness for Christmas shoppers

Shoppers will be able to park for free at certain times in a Swale council bid to boost Christmas trade.

Fundraisers launch this year's Sheppey Poppy Appeal

Fundraisers launch this year's Sheppey Poppy Appeal

The Island’s Poppy Appeal has got off to a positive start with a coffee morning and service.

Moped rider taken to hospital after collision

Moped rider taken to hospital after collision

A moped rider was rushed to hospital following a collision with a Land Rover.

Repair work has finally started on Sheerness High Street

Repair work has finally started on Sheerness High Street

Long awaited repair work to Sheerness High Street has started.

Playgroup delighted to hit mark

Playgroup delighted to hit mark

Staff and pupils at a nursery are celebrating after receiving their latest Ofsted report.

Scheme set up to help young entrepreneurs

Scheme set up to help young entrepreneurs

A new venture, which aims to nurture a new generation of business talent, has been awarded funding of £120,000.

Determined and dignified teacher died in his sleep

Determined and dignified teacher died in his sleep

Tributes have been paid to a former Island head teacher who passed away earlier this month.

Nicole picks up prize for bag art

Nicole picks up prize for bag art

An artistic pupil has had her colourful design printed on supermarket shopping bags.

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