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'Close beach' call as more asbestos washes up

'Close beach' call as more asbestos washes up

More asbestos cement has been found washed up on a popular beach, leading to a call for it to be closed.

Kirsty is keen to help others by sharing experience on YouTube

Kirsty is keen to help others by sharing experience on YouTube

A teenager badly injured in the Glass House arson attack has created a video to tell the story of what happened in her own words.

School’s car park has destroyed our privacy

School’s car park has destroyed our privacy

Overhead vehicles rather than cables are causing concern to an Island neighbourhood.

School technician caught after leaving USB stick in staff room

School technician caught after leaving USB stick in staff room

A lab technician was caught out when he left a memory stick containing sick child images in a school staff room.

Dad frustrated at lack of response to kidney campaign

Dad frustrated at lack of response to kidney campaign

A dad campaigning to get a dialysis unit at Sheppey Community Hospital says he is frustrated things have not moved forward in eight months.

Filthy beach cleared of litter by prisoners

 Filthy beach cleared of litter by prisoners

A stretch of beach which was branded a disgrace has been cleaned up by a team of prisoners who are giving something back to the community.

Pupils help to drive home school parking message

Pupils help to drive home school parking message

Youngsters held a placard protest over dangerous parking outside their school.

Hunted fraudster returned to prison

Hunted fraudster returned to prison

A former prisoner being hunted after allegedly breaching his licence terms has been arrested and returned to a Kent prison.

Consultation closes on housing scheme

Consultation closes on housing scheme

A public consultation on a controversial housing scheme for Sheppey closed on Friday as campaigners stepped up their opposition to the development.

I’d rather work than listen to soundbites

I’d rather work than listen to soundbites

Gordon Henderson proved himself a party pooper by refusing to attend the Conservative’s annual conference.

Top award for commitment to life saving

Top award for commitment to life saving

A grandad has been recognised for his hard work and dedication to life saving and swimming.

Dad wins £6m payout after horror crash

Dad wins £6m payout after horror crash

A young father seriously hurt and left needing 24-hour care after being knocked down by a car has been awarded £6.1million in compensation.

Docks star in action-packed TV advert

Docks star in action-packed TV advert

A fast-paced car chase TV advert for Audi with the backdrop of Kent docks has taken the internet by storm.

Dedication pays off with gold award

Dedication pays off with gold award

The managing director of a Sheppey firm has been recognised for his hard work and dedication.

Photos capture bygone industry

Photos capture bygone industry

A keen photographer and former dock worker is exhibiting some of his work.

Campaign to help you stop smoking

Campaign to help you stop smoking

Smokers in Swale are being encouraged to quit as part of a national drive as figures reveal one in five adults in the borough regularly light up.

Fundraiser was a piece of cake

Fundraiser was a piece of cake

Red velvet, lemon drizzle and Victoria sponges were among the homemade cakes on offer at a fundraiser.

Tot's cancer battle inspires dad's marathon challenge

Tot's cancer battle inspires dad's marathon challenge

The London Marathon is more than six months away, but it’s already looming large for one Sheerness man.

Club cries foul over state of playing field

Club cries foul over state of playing field

The chairman of New Road FC, has criticised Swale council for failing in its duty to keep the grass in good condition at the Sheerness ground.

Schools receive museum treasure chests

Schools receive museum treasure chests

Hoards of artefacts telling the story of Sheppey’s past have been given to primary school children to help them learn about their home.

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