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Police at scene of town centre crash

Police at scene of town centre crash

Officers are directing traffic around a three-car smash in Millennium Way, Sheerness.

1,000 parcels to Belarus with love

1,000 parcels to Belarus with love

A shoebox appeal yielded more than 1,000 parcels to help needy families in Belarus.

Mum’s ‘no parking’ plea after near miss at school

Mum’s ‘no parking’ plea after near miss at school

A Queenborough mum has appealed to fellow parents to abide by ‘no parking’ rules outside Halfway primary.

On the run for the lifeboat

On the run for the lifeboat

Dozens of runners gave up their Sunday morning to raise cash for the Sheerness Lifeboat.

Elderly pair hurt as car overturns

Elderly pair hurt as car overturns

An elderly man and woman have been injured after a crash that left them trapped in an overturned car.

Ex-sports chief facing fraud charges

Ex-sports chief facing fraud charges

A former top sports manager is to appear before magistrates accused of a string of theft and fraud charges totalling almost £8,000.

Enjoying a creative voyage with the Vikings

Enjoying a creative voyage with the Vikings

A three-day creative bow to the Vikings took place at the weekend as part of the Sheppey Promenade Festival.

Volunteers help keep beach clean

Volunteers help keep beach clean

Toothbrushes, toy soldiers and fake false teeth were among items collected during a clean-up at Garrison Point.

Wetherspoon’s planned on site of old electrical shop

Wetherspoon’s planned on site of old electrical shop

National pub chain Wetherspoon has confirmed it has bought an empty shop in Sheerness and hopes to create 40 jobs in the town.

Coastguard service stays in family for loyal Andy

Coastguard service stays in family for loyal Andy

A Sheppey coastguard rescue officer who joined to follow in his father’s footsteps has been honoured for 30 years’ service.

Heroes of flats blaze praised at awards

Heroes of flats blaze praised at awards

Firefighters who tackled a huge blaze which left youngsters fighting for their lives are today being praised for their bravery.

Impoverished Islanders claim thousands of meals

Impoverished Islanders claim thousands of meals

More than 28,000 meals have been dished out to help struggling Islanders in the last 18 months.

Campaigners argue using green field site is ‘bizarre and totally unnecessary’

Campaigners argue using green field site is ‘bizarre and totally unnecessary’

Two campaigners battling to prevent more houses being built on the Island say Swale council's latest plan is seriously flawed.

These pirates welcome aboard

These pirates welcome aboard

The Island’s buccaneers are a generous, rather than ferocious, bunch.

Charity appeal for funds as number of clients soars

Charity appeal for funds as number of clients soars

A charity administrator has made a heart-felt appeal for help after revealing it is in desperate need of funds.

Screening pledge comes with solar panels plan

Screening pledge comes with solar panels plan

An award-winning company is hoping to build a solar park on a 55-acre site in Minster.

Art deco house restoration on schedule

Art deco house restoration on schedule

Work is progressing well on the restoration of a unique Sheppey house.

Celebrating Island’s history and heritage

Celebrating Island’s history and heritage

The wait is over for Islanders looking forward to an annual three-day celebration of Sheppey’s history and heritage.

Wife’s dying wish is to renew wedding vows

Wife’s dying wish is to renew wedding vows

A terminally ill mum is to renew her wedding vows as an everlasting gift to her husband.

New drugs plant launched to tackle well-known illness

New drugs plant launched to tackle well-known illness

The opening of a 10,000 square metre site will see medication for one of the world's most common diseases manufactured there.

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