Woman, 85, on race charge over mosque 'abuse'

An elderly woman has been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence after allegedly hurling abuse at Muslims outside Gillingham Mosque.

Parents' fury as boys go missing from primary school

Families of two little boys who were able to climb a fence to get out of school before heading home over a busy road have spoken of their anger

The doctor will see you... NOW!

New mum Lucy Smithers came away with more than the usual pills and lotions during a routine visit to her GP...

Mum sets up 'flexi-school' to help kids with dyslexia

A mum who gave her daughter extra lessons when she struggled with dyslexia is setting up a school to help other youngsters.

New Mayor for Gravesham

Gravesham has voted in a new mayor.

Horse trader fined for failing to dispose carcasses properly

A horse trader from Dartford had narrowly avoided jail after being found guilty of failing to dispose of dead horses properly.

How did US 'most wanted' end up in Medway?

MP Tracey Crouch is writing to the Home Secretary to ask how a wanted criminal ended up living in Chatham.

Fugitive on New York City's most wanted list worked at Sainsbury's

Neigbhours have spoken of their shock after learning one of New York's most wanted fugitives lived in their neighbourhood.

Illegal workers uncovered in raids

Four people have been found working illegally in restaurants in Medway by immigration officers.

Restaurant shut down due to infestation

A restaurant was closed down by council inspectors after they found it was infested with cockroaches and mice.

Vicar must keep iPad dry for internet baptism

A vicar will be keeping her iPad away from the holy water when she conducts a baptism... over the world wide web!

Tragic Josh was 'shining example'

Army colleagues have paid tribute to Sapper Josh Thomas, whose body was found in the River Medway 19 days after he went missing.

Bike victim's charity cash goes walkies

Police have launched an investigation after a single mother failed to hand over more than £2,000 from a sponsored walk for her paralysed friend.

Three hurt in two crashes

Firefighters had to free people from their cars after two separate accidents in Gillingham.

College appoints new principle

An island retreat close to home

You don't have to travel far for an idylic island retreat, as Lynn Cox discovered on a walking trip to the Isle of Wight.

Smoke alarm saves mum & child

murder charge

Facebook bans breast cancer

A cancer survivor who was banned from Facebook after posting a picture of her reconstructed breasts has now had her account reactivated.

Our Colin was not a bad man

The family of a mental patient who died after being restrained by police have hit out at claims that he was "a neighbour from hell".