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Comedy golfers dig deep for little girl’s wheelchair

Comedy golfers dig deep for little girl’s wheelchair

Generous entertainers donated money towards a wheelchair for a disabled child that will help to improve her quality of life.

Teenagers need help to get to jamboree in Japan

Teenagers need help to get to jamboree in Japan

Three young adventurers have been chosen to go on a trip of a lifetime to Japan – but they need help raising the funds.

When are they going to mend this 'deadly' road?

When are they going to mend this 'deadly' road?

Angry residents are still calling on Kent County Council (KCC) to find a long term solution to pothole problems on one of the Island’s busiest roads.

Family's ordeal in armed raid as police hunt wanted criminal

Family's ordeal in armed raid as police hunt wanted criminal

A woman has told of the terrifying moment she, her pregnant daughter and grandchildren were ordered out of a house at gunpoint by armed police.

Photographer snaps up top prize

Photographer snaps up top prize

A Sheppey nature photographer has scooped the top prize in a county-wide competition.

Don't worry, it's NOT the Monty!

Don't worry, it's NOT the Monty!

A series of loud explosions heard across the area this afternoon came from a Ministry of Defence testing site.

Firefighters rescue sheep trapped on cliff

Firefighters rescue sheep trapped on cliff

Firefighters were called to help a sheep which had got stuck in mud – 50ft down a cliff.

Big investment set for centuries-old hotel

Big investment set for centuries-old hotel

Shepherd Neame will spend £100,000 renovating a building designed by the architect who built the Sheppey Dockyard.

Armed police raid home and bring out pregnant woman at gunpoint

Armed police raid home and bring out pregnant woman at gunpoint

A pregnant woman was 'brought out of her house at gunpoint' with her three children as police raided a home.

Famous faces favour Sheerness salon's hair extensions

Famous faces favour Sheerness salon's hair extensions

Celebrities are raving about new hair extensions created by a Sheppey businesswoman.

Safari inspired couple to help children in Kenya

Safari inspired couple to help children in Kenya

A couple who went on safari to Kenya are continuing to support some children they met there.

Charity calendar marks stroll

Charity calendar marks stroll

For anyone stuck for a Christmas present idea – Lee Ewart has the perfect solution.

Dangerous landing has had to be dismantled

Dangerous landing has had to be dismantled

The all-tide landing has been dismantled while funds are found to repair it.

Need a seat? Pull up a pew

Need a seat? Pull up a pew

Pieces of Sheppey history are up for sale as pews at a church are being removed to make way for new activities.

TV channel putting an Island holiday park in the picture

 TV channel putting an Island holiday park in the picture

A holiday park and one of Sheppey’s beaches are featuring in adverts for a freeview TV channel.

Bring cat food if you visit tip

Bring cat food if you visit tip

Animal lovers are pleading with Islanders to take tins of food every time they go to the tip – to help a family of feral cats.

Lorry director ‘shame’ blamed on steel crash

Lorry director ‘shame’ blamed on steel crash

The former director of an Island haulage firm has been disqualified after a public inquiry ruled he had behaved in a “shameful manner”.

It looks like we’ll be forced to close, says care charity

It looks like we’ll be forced to close, says care charity

The chief executive of a charity under threat says she is grateful for the support they have received, but it's increasingly likely it will shut.

Hundreds back skate park petition

Hundreds back skate park petition

A petition with more than 500 signatures has been presented to Swale council to show Islanders’ support for a skate park.

Sea Cadet volunteers honoured for loyalty

Sea Cadet volunteers honoured for loyalty

A pair of volunteers have been recognised for their outstanding loyalty and commitment to Sheppey Sea Cadets.

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