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Governors vote no to academy takeover

16 February 2015
Governors vote no to academy takeover

Parents have won their fight to prevent an academy trust taking over their children's primary school after the governors voted against the trust.

Public inquiry launched over Lodge Hill plans

13 February 2015
Public inquiry launched over Lodge Hill plans

The government has decided to call in plans for 5,000 homes at a former army camp and have launched a public inquiry.

Care worker’s murder trial delayed

12 February 2015
Care worker’s murder trial delayed

The trial of a Gillingham woman accused of murdering a father-of-three has been postponed.

Governors "threatened with removal" over academy decision

12 February 2015
Governors "threatened with removal" over academy decision

A government minister is "holding a pistol to the heads" of a school's governing body when they vote on the proposed academy sponsor today.

Murder trial begins today

10 February 2015
Murder trial begins today

A Kent woman who has denied murdering a father-of-three is due to stand trial at the Old Bailey today.

Locals backing homes plan

08 February 2015
Locals backing homes plan

People who live close to a site earmarked for a controversial development of 5,000 homes have spoken in favour of the plans.

Hannah raises Voice hopes

07 February 2015
Hannah raises Voice hopes

First there was Kirsten Joy, then Joseph Apostol and Jamie Johnson – it seems a series of The Voice would not be complete without a Medway singer.

Children hit by benefits cap

06 February 2015
Children hit by benefits cap

Families with children have been hardest hit by the benefits cap as the government claims the policy has encouraged more people to start working.

Man taken to hospital after three car crash

06 February 2015
Man taken to hospital after three car crash

Firefighters had to cut an injured man from a car following a three car crash on the M2 last night.

Plunge opens doors for winter swimmers

05 February 2015
Plunge opens doors for winter swimmers

Following the success of a chilly swimming challenge an outdoor pool will now be open in the winter.

Firefighters tackle container blaze with new extinguisher

04 February 2015
Firefighters tackle container blaze with new extinguisher

A new cutting extinguisher was used to tackle a shipping container blaze after burglars set fire to the contents whilst trying to break in.

Whisky on the docks please

03 February 2015
Whisky on the docks please

A dockyard pumping house could become Kent's first distillery producing premium vodka, gin and whisky if planning permission is granted.

Role reversal for the quizmaster

27 January 2015
Role reversal for the quizmaster

Journalist and Mastermind presenter John Humphrys will be answering questions rather than asking them at the University of Kent at Medway.

Festival calls for talented performers

26 January 2015
Festival calls for talented performers

Musicians, singers and actors are invited to take part in a festival which will celebrate their talents.

Body identified as missing man

23 January 2015
Body identified as missing man

A body found in the River Medway is that of David Leavey, who went missing before Christmas, police confirm.

Fury at ‘rigged’ academy plan

22 January 2015
Fury at ‘rigged’ academy plan

Parents against a proposal to turn their children’s school into an academy will protest outside a council meeting.

Now you can hold fort’s history in the palm of your hand

19 January 2015
Now you can hold fort’s history in the palm of your hand

A Napoleonic fort has been brought into the 21st century with a new interactive app which takes visitors on an audio tour of the site.

Colonic inspiration? Father has irrigation for charity

16 January 2015
Colonic inspiration? Father has irrigation for charity

A throwaway remark in the work canteen led to a father-of-four undergoing colonic irrigation and raising money for charity in the process.

Squatters describe 'baseball bat gang attack'

16 January 2015
Squatters describe 'baseball bat gang attack'

More details have emerged of an alleged gang attack on squatters, said to have involved a 30-strong mob armed with bats, poles and screwdrivers.

Hunt continues for missing man

16 January 2015
Hunt continues for missing man

Family and friends are appealing for information about David Leavey, from Frindsbury Road, Strood, who has not been seen since December

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