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Medway-born Muslim councillor told to "go home". "I don't think they meant Gillingham", she says

22 July 2016
Medway-born Muslim councillor told to "go home". "I don't think they meant Gillingham", she says

A Muslim councillor from Medway has revealed that she was told to "go home" during heated discussions about Brexit.

Housing plans back under the spotlight

21 July 2016
Housing plans back under the spotlight

Council planners are recommending approval for a controversial housing development, set to be discussed next week

Music festival in memory of co-founder

20 July 2016
Music festival in memory of co-founder

More than 50 acts will bring a feast of live music to Medway over four days for Homespun festival, this year held in memory of its co-founder.

Navigate your way to the new Wetherspoon pub

20 July 2016
Navigate your way to the new Wetherspoon pub

The first customers have found their way to a new Medway pub named after famed 19thC pioneer Thomas Waghorn

Street sleepers under the spotlight

19 July 2016
Street sleepers under the spotlight

Council bosses are set to come under scrutiny over the treatment of homeless people in Medway, following the death of Samson Paine.

Driver taken to hospital after crash

15 July 2016
Driver taken to hospital after crash

Emergency services were called to Bush Road, Cuxton, after a crash this morning

Men questioned over burglary

15 July 2016
Men questioned over burglary

Three men have been arrested following a disturbance in Chatham

Scouts rise to the challenge

15 July 2016
Scouts rise to the challenge

Around 650 boys and girls from scout groups across Medway gathered at Buckmore Park for a day of fun activities

Trio jailed for robbing cash transit van

15 July 2016
Trio jailed for robbing cash transit van

Three man have been sentenced for stealing £25,000 from a cash transit van driver.

Rockin' all over the castle

14 July 2016
Rockin' all over the castle

A Status Quo fan from Australia was among the crowd at Rochester Castle last night to see his heroes perform.

School expansion plans approved

13 July 2016
School expansion plans approved

Expansion means more children from Cliffe Woods can attend "outstanding" Cliffe Woods Primary School

Medway looks to new political dawn

12 July 2016
Medway looks to new political dawn

MPs and councillors have reacted to news that Theresa May is set to become the new prime minister

'My job is to save lives, not kill people'

12 July 2016
'My job is to save lives, not kill people'

Former NHS manager claims his off licence won't have a detrimental impact in area plagued by street drinkers

Visitors party with S Club stars

07 July 2016
 Visitors party with S Club stars

Hundreds of people flocked to the summer fete of all fetes which included a special performance from S Club Party.

Pool is ready for summer of fun

06 July 2016
Pool is ready for summer of fun

Swimmers gathered to clean up the Strand Pool which has had its opening hours reduced by Medway council

Regulars plan to reopen historic pub

05 July 2016
Regulars plan to reopen historic pub

Campaigners are hoping to buy their village local after saving it from demolition.

Fears of 'raised tensions' following Brexit vote

04 July 2016
Fears of 'raised tensions' following Brexit vote

Labour councillors in Medway are calling for action to tackle "racism, xenophobia and hate crimes" saying tensions are raised following Brexit.

Mother and son flee kitchen fire

02 July 2016
Mother and son flee kitchen fire

Fire crews warn homeowners to make sure their smoke alarms work following a blaze in Gillingham

VIDEO: Dartford Tunnel closed after vehicle fire

02 July 2016
VIDEO: Dartford Tunnel closed after vehicle fire

Drivers flee vehicles as a car burst into flames in the Dartford Tunnel

"It's no white elephant..."

28 June 2016
"It's no white elephant..."

Campaigners gather to celebrate pool's 120th birthday following council plan to slash opening hours

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