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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.

Town history remembered in every page

Town history remembered in every page

A book about the history of a Sheppey town has been finished by members of a charity after a labour of love lasting more than three years.

Paris Brown recruitment 'robust and transparent': Report

Paris Brown recruitment 'robust and transparent': Report

The recruitment process surrounding the hiring of controversial youth crime tsar Paris Brown was 'robust and transparent', a report's revealed.

Housing scheme is given the go-ahead

Housing scheme is given the go-ahead

A controversial housing development has been given the go-ahead in Minster.

Red show for church anniversary

Red show for church anniversary

A church was filled with displays of red flowers to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Sadness at bulldozing of Island's industrial heritage

Sadness at bulldozing of Island's industrial heritage

Bulldozers have moved in to dismantle the former home of one of the Island’s best-known employers.

Gardeners celebrate Minster in Bloom wins

Gardeners celebrate Minster in Bloom wins

This year’s Minster in Bloom contest has been described as the best ever.

Gypsy home refusal is welcomed

Gypsy home refusal is welcomed

A councillor says it’s ‘bonkers’ gypsies have been given a year to move after their application for planning permission was refused.

'I hope arsonists have learned lesson'

'I hope arsonists have learned lesson'

A woman who cheated death when arsonists struck at a block of flats has spoken of her disappointment as police release three suspects without charge.

More time to comment on controversial housing plans

More time to comment on controversial housing plans

A petition containing more than 1,000 signatures was handed to Swale council in protest at plans for 500 new homes in Minster.

Mum finds venomous 'false widow' spider hanging from ceiling

Mum finds venomous 'false widow' spider hanging from ceiling

A mother was shocked to find what experts believe could be one of Britain's most venomous spiders hanging from a ceiling at her home.

Fraudster walks free after conning relatives out of will cash

Fraudster walks free after conning relatives out of will cash

A grandson pocketed more than £50,000 from his grandfather's will... conning other relatives into thinking they had been left very little.

Decision-maker seeks views on cuts to children’s centres

Decision-maker seeks views on cuts to children’s centres

Islanders have until Friday to give their views about a planned shake-up of children’s centres.

Last chance to have say on new parish councils

Last chance to have say on new parish councils

Only 104 people in the whole borough have had their say about the possible creation of new parish and town councils.

Clare’s prize bid shows her mettle

Clare’s prize bid shows her mettle

A Sheerness woman hopes to give her career a lift in a contest run by a famous bra manufacturer.

Racing to fund study in Ghana

Racing to fund study in Ghana

A Sheerness student is hosting a race night to help fund a fact-finding trip to Ghana.

Air gun warning as cat is shot

Air gun warning as cat is shot

A Minster mum has warned pet owners to beware after her cat was shot with an air gun.

Knitters’ gifts for the homeless

Knitters’ gifts for the homeless

Dozens of hats, gloves, scarves and mittens have been donated to charity by a group of keen craftswomen.

Beavers need recruits!

Beavers need recruits!

The leader of a new beaver group is hoping more youngsters will sign up.

March warning over plans for 500 more homes

March warning over plans for 500 more homes

Campaigners could take their protest to the streets over plans for 500 more homes in Minster.

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