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Villagers had another reason to celebrate on Valentine’s Day: The opening of a new parish office.
A man had to fight off a dog that launched a ferocious attack on a much-loved puppy, leaving it with a snapped jaw - before the owner walked away.
Love is still in the air for Sheppey’s most romantic duo – in fact, it has stepped up a gear.
A school is pleading with parents to stop parking dangerously and inconsiderately over fears there will be an accident.
Southeastern has insisted there is no underlying problem with staffing after more trains were cancelled because of unavailable crew members.
A group which campaigned to preserve parts of the Island’s history and heritage has been forced to wind up after more than 20 years.
Audiences should be sitting pretty when they use the toilets at Sheppey Little Theatre after it received a grant to revamp them.
Dozens of couples – including some who have been married for 40 years – took advantage of an opportunity to renew their wedding vows for free.
An Islander has decided to dedicate the whole of 2014 to supporting a children’s charity.
A wildlife photographer has objected to a plan to build four wind turbines, saying it will have a detrimental effect on birds and their environment.
A prominent empty town centre building looks set to stay as it is for now.
The next big name to join a £30m shopping development has been revealed.
The founder of a group set up to help young people says he is disappointed thieves have targeted the cause for the fourth time.
The date of one of Sheppey’s most popular annual fundraisers has been revealed.
Police were called to a primary school after reports a man was committing a sex act in a car outside.
A tough 85-year-old woman has told how she bravely confronted a self-confessed "scum of the earth" when he terrorised her during a violent robbery.
Four Sheppey schemes have been awarded a £17,000 chunk of a £1.5 million arts grant.
A group set up to try to improve the fortunes of the town centre is holding a public meeting to get feedback and ideas.
When Jill Green’s son came out as gay, she had a hard time accepting it - since then she's helped thousands of parents in similar situations.
There are plenty of interesting lots up for grabs in an online charity auction to help a Sheppey youngster who has cancer.
