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this week incidents from the HM Coastguard Sheppey

Written by karen on August 8, 2016

this week incidents from the HM Coastguard Sheppey

Friday 5^th August – Search for a possible parachutist fallen into the sea off Sheerness. A shoreline search was conducted and nothing untowards was found.

Sunday 7^th August at 1600hrs – Tasked to a fishing vessel sinking at Horse Sands (off Shellness) with 10 persons on-board. Whitstable lifeboat on scene and recovered the casualties to Harty Ferry where they were met by Sheppey Coastguards.

Sunday 7^th August at 1800hrs – Tasked to Leysdown Beach, 2 inflatables drifting off-shore with 2 persons on-board. Whitstable Lifeboat recovered the casualties.

supplied by HM Coastguard Sheppey

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Sheerness News

'Our beaches are being used as landfill for faeces and building waste' March 20, 2023
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Drone images show progress on new £18 million business hub March 18, 2023
Aerial shots have been released showing work under way on a self-made millionaire's new business hub.
'I've done my bit': Kent MP to stand down at next general election March 17, 2023
Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Gordon Henderson has announced he will not be seeking re-election when the country next goes to the polls.
'Car wash broke and ruined my bumper' March 17, 2023
A Navy veteran left 'terrified' when a Tesco car wash malfunctioned with him inside found himself in a battle to get compensation.
Pair accused of £11,000 booze theft spree March 16, 2023
A man and woman have been charged with stealing more than £11,000 of alcohol from various supermarkets across east Kent in a six-month spree.
'He shouldn’t miss out on school trip because of his conditions’ March 15, 2023
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Sheppey Crossing closed due to welfare concerns March 14, 2023
Part of the A249 was closed this afternoon due to concerns for the welfare of a person.
Overnight closure of A249 cancelled March 14, 2023
The Maidstone-bound carriageway of the A249 will remain open tonight "thanks to work over the weekend".
Countryside homes plans delayed March 13, 2023
A decision on a development – which residents fear will “ruin” their village – has been pushed back.

Sheerness Weather

Tuesday: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 10°C (49°F) Maximum Temperature: 13°C (56°F) March 20, 2023
Maximum Temperature: 13°C (56°F), Minimum Temperature: 10°C (49°F), Wind Direction: South Westerly, Wind Speed: 20mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1008mb, Humidity: 82%, UV Risk: 2, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:58 GMT, Sunset: 18:11 GMT
Wednesday: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 8°C (46°F) Maximum Temperature: 13°C (55°F) March 20, 2023
Maximum Temperature: 13°C (55°F), Minimum Temperature: 8°C (46°F), Wind Direction: South Westerly, Wind Speed: 24mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 1001mb, Humidity: 76%, UV Risk: 4, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 05:56 GMT, Sunset: 18:13 GMT
Today: Light Rain, Minimum Temperature: 8°C (46°F) Maximum Temperature: 12°C (53°F) March 20, 2023
Maximum Temperature: 12°C (53°F), Minimum Temperature: 8°C (46°F), Wind Direction: South Westerly, Wind Speed: 14mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 1017mb, Humidity: 88%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 06:01 GMT, Sunset: 18:09 GMT

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Local Traffic News

A303 eastbound between B3048 and A34 | Eastbound | Broken down vehicle March 20, 2023
Location : The A303 eastbound between the junctions with the A3093 and the A34 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 20 March 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic […]
M3 eastbound between J12 and J11 | Eastbound | Broken down vehicle March 20, 2023
Location : The M3 eastbound between junctions J12 and J11 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:00 and 09:15 on 20 March 2023. Return To Normal : Normal traffic […]
A3 southbound between A322 and A31 | Southbound | Congestion March 20, 2023
Location : The A3 southbound between the A3100 and the junction with the A31 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 20 March 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic.
M27 J2 eastbound access from A36 | Eastbound | Congestion March 20, 2023
Location : The M27 eastbound entry slip at junction J2 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 20 March 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
A303 eastbound between B3048 and A34 | Eastbound | Congestion March 20, 2023
Location : The A303 eastbound between the A3093 and the junction with the A34 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 20 March 2023. Cause : Broken down vehicle. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected […]
A3 northbound between B3000 and A31 | Northbound | Congestion March 20, 2023
Location : The A3 northbound between the A283 and the junction with the A31 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 20 March 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
A27 eastbound between B2145 and A259 near Chichester (east) | Eastbound | Congestion March 20, 2023
Location : The A27 eastbound between the junctions with the A286 and the A259 Chichester East. Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 20 March 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
A30 eastbound between M25 and A308 | Eastbound | Congestion March 20, 2023
Location : The A30 eastbound between the junctions with the M25 and the A308 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 20 March 2023.
A3(M) southbound within J5 | Southbound | Congestion March 20, 2023
Location : The A3M southbound at junction J5 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:15 and 08:30 on 20 March 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.
A27 eastbound between A24 near Worthing (east) and A2025 | Eastbound | Congestion March 20, 2023
Location : The A27 eastbound between the A24 South and the junction with the A2025 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:30 and 08:45 on 20 March 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.

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