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New diagnostic centres promise quicker access to tests and scans

New diagnostic centres promise quicker access to tests and scans

A newly opened Community Diagnostic Centre will allow patients access to ultrasound scans, chocardiograms, ECGs and sleep studies.

Bird lovers flock to see rare visitor to UK

Bird lovers flock to see rare visitor to UK

A bird known as a “very rare visitor to the UK” has been spotted in Kent.

Plans for 5G mast near school rejected

Plans for 5G mast near school rejected

A new phone mast has been denied planning permission following protests.

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Safety warning after paddleboarders swept into sea

Safety warning after paddleboarders swept into sea

The RNLI is urging people to take extra caution after strong winds swept two men out to sea.

Overnight closures planned for coast road

Overnight closures planned for coast road

A road which runs alongside a beach-side beauty spot is to shut for roadworks next month.

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Train services halted between Island and town

Train services halted between Island and town

Train services between two towns were suspended after a boat hit a bridge.

Parties reveal candidates for by-election

Parties reveal candidates for by-election

Four parties have announced their candidates for an upcoming by-election following the death of a former councillor.

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Weekend road closures as festival concludes

Weekend road closures as festival concludes

A number of road closures will be enforced this weekend for the climax to a popular beach parade.

Important Ites take their time over new boss

Important Ites take their time over new boss

Ernie Batten says Sheppey are in no rush to appoint a new manager.

Lifeboat crew rescue six people on the river

Lifeboat crew rescue six people on the river

Volunteers had to launch three times in three days to save a number of people who ran into trouble on the river.

Prolific shoplifter stole £1k of meat and booze

Prolific shoplifter stole £1k of meat and booze

A prolific thief who targeted supermarkets and stole £1,000 worth of food and alcohol has been jailed.

Antifreeze spiking fears after death of dog

Antifreeze spiking fears after death of dog

A pet has died after drinking from a bowl feared to have been laced with antifreeze.

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Plans for CCTV at paddling pool shut after yob attack

Plans for CCTV at paddling pool shut after yob attack

A coastal pool which remains shut after being targeted by yobs could get upgraded security measures following a spate of vandalism.

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Pub removes dog bowls over antifreeze poisoning fears

Pub removes dog bowls over antifreeze poisoning fears

A restaurant has issued a warning to dog owners after public drinking bowls were reportedly spiked with antifreeze.

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Nursery plans unveiled for former shoe shop

Nursery plans unveiled for former shoe shop

An application has been submitted to open a nursery in a listed town centre building.

Museum guide launches plane-themed micropub

Museum guide launches plane-themed micropub

A closed micropub has been given a new lease of life with the launch of a new venue specialising in Belgian beers.

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School traffic to be hit by road closure extension

School traffic to be hit by road closure extension

A road closure criticised for impacting a seaside town’s summer tourism are to take a week longer due to emergency water works.

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Week-long festival off to a rockin’ good start

Week-long festival off to a rockin’ good start

A week-long festival celebrating a town’s links with the seaside kicked off with a day of free music.

‘Allergic to hair’ barber jailed after £1m cocaine conspiracy

‘Allergic to hair’ barber jailed after £1m cocaine conspiracy

A barber who admitted he had a hair allergy is among three men jailed for trying to smuggle drugs into the country in a shipment of bananas.

Seaside festival ready to rock

Seaside festival ready to rock

An award-winning singer-songwriter from America is headlining a day of free music that marks the start of a week-long seaside festival in a Kent town.

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