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Improving school hopes for fresh start as an academy

Improving school hopes for fresh start as an academy

A school which has been pulled out of special measures has applied to become an academy.

A Harty breakfast thanks to Sheppey workshop

A Harty breakfast thanks to Sheppey workshop

Tourism and hospitality businesses learnt how to serve a great Kent breakfast during a workshop at a Sheppey hotel.

Facebook group warns of safety risk over access to new homes

Facebook group warns of safety risk over access to new homes

A Facebook group has been launched by campaigners to warn drivers about a £5m development that they fear could lead to an accident.

Cat owners’ plea to help find missing pets

Cat owners’ plea to help find missing pets

Desperate cat owners are asking people to check their sheds and garages for their missing pets.

Man arrested as riot police storm house

Man arrested as riot police storm house

A 23-year-old man has been detained by police with shields and stab vests after reports of a man with knives in a house.

Man arrested over 'death threats'

Man arrested over 'death threats'

A man has been arrested by police on suspicion of making death threats after officers shut part of a high street last night.

Housing fears as bulldozers move in

Housing fears as bulldozers move in

A resident’s concerns that a housing development could be built next to his home have been temporarily put to rest.

Partnership is aiming to improve Islanders’ lives

Partnership is aiming to improve Islanders’ lives

Let’s work together to improve life on Sheppey - that’s the simple idea behind fledgling project ME12 Linked.

Former Swale council worker sent to crown court

Former Swale council worker sent to crown court

A former top council worker charged with thefts and fraud totalling nearly £8,500 has been committed to crown court.

Capital gains for charity band

Capital gains for charity band

Members of the Sheppey St John Ambulance Band have been given a role in The Lord Mayor’s Show 2013.

Owner’s warning after dog picks up fish hook on beach

Owner’s warning after dog picks up fish hook on beach

Fishermen who discard their equipment on the beach have been branded thoughtless by a dog owner whose pet was badly injured by a hook.

Teacher strikes planned for tomorrow

Teacher strikes planned for tomorrow

Teacher strikes will affect four Island schools tomorrow.

Murderer walks out of prison after 'harassment by travellers'

Murderer walks out of prison after 'harassment by travellers'

A convicted murderer claimed he walked out of an open jail to stay with a friend because he had been repeatedly harassed by travellers in prison.

Spider strikes as man washes up

Spider strikes as man washes up

A spider lurking in a plug hole sank its fangs into a man's finger and drew blood when he tried to unblock his sink.

Betrayal of burglar who stole from family

Betrayal of burglar who stole from family

A burglar who targeted the homes of his ex-wife's family to steal cash and jewellery in a spate of thefts is behind bars.

Fire crews take advantage of empty housing complex

Fire crews take advantage of empty housing complex

An empty housing complex has been put to good use before it is transformed in a £2.5m refit.

Making money from old clothes

Making money from old clothes

Kind-hearted schoolchildren and their parents have donated unwanted belongings to help others and boost funds.

Pupils join fight against bullying

Pupils join fight against bullying

School children have had a visit from experts in how to help stop bullying.

Mum's hell as intruders caught on CCTV

Mum's hell as intruders caught on CCTV

A woman has told of her terror after intruders broke into her home and were only disturbed when they tripped a new alarm system.

“Newcomer now, but I’d love to become an honorary Swampy”

“Newcomer now, but I’d love to become an honorary Swampy”

Will Palin’s on a mission improbable – to turn our humble isle into Destination Desirable for the nation’s hip brigade.

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