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Year of the Rooster celebrations

30 January 2017
Year of the Rooster celebrations

It might not be Rio with revellers basking in glorious sunshine but carnival oriental-style on Saturday with the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Update: watch video footage of attempted axe robbery

28 January 2017
Update: watch video footage of attempted axe robbery

A shopkeeper has told of the terrifying moment a masked would-be robber wielding an axe tried to rob his store.

Noisy campaigners disrupt council meeting in protest at homeless deaths

27 January 2017
Noisy campaigners disrupt council meeting in protest at homeless deaths

Protesters disrupted a council meeting last night demanding that the councillor in charge of housing resign after the deaths of homeless people.

Fashion project highlights homeless plight

25 January 2017
Fashion project highlights homeless plight

An actor is using paper cups, crisp wrappers and cigarette packets strewn in the high street to create catwalk fashion to highlight homelessness.

Former Gills star dies

25 January 2017
Former Gills star dies

Former Gills defender Dave Shipperley has died at the age of 64.

Dart Charge error was bolt from the blue

23 January 2017
Dart Charge error was bolt from the blue

A driver who kept being overcharged for using the Dartford Crossing has discovered a bolt on his number plate was causing cameras to misread it.

Boy's encounters with rich and famous

22 January 2017
Boy's encounters with rich and famous

A young autograph hunter has racked up an impressive collection of signatures that include musicians and sporting legends.

It’s time for action in the High Street

21 January 2017
It’s time for action in the High Street

Time may have stood still on a historical High Street clock for more than two years, but it will start ticking again this year.

‘I won't let these scumbags win'

21 January 2017
‘I won't let these scumbags win'

A shopkeeper scared off a knife-wielding robber who demanded he hand over cash from the till.

£5m lottery grant secures long-term Dockyard future

19 January 2017
£5m lottery grant secures long-term Dockyard future

The future of Chatham's Historic Dockyard has been secured thanks to a huge lottery grant.

Bid for 135 homes on Green Belt

18 January 2017
Bid for 135 homes on Green Belt

A proposal to build a housing estate on an orchard looks set to be turned down after protests from residents.

Popular pub landlady dies

14 January 2017
Popular pub landlady dies

A popular pub landlady has died after a short illness.

Car park closed due to break-in

09 January 2017
Car park closed due to break-in

A multi-storey car park in Chatham was closed this morning (Monday) following a burglary.

‘Restrictions will kill trade’

07 January 2017
‘Restrictions will kill trade’

Long-established traders fear they will go bust if proposed parking restrictions are imposed in dozens of roads.

Donations plea after charity shop break-in

07 January 2017
Donations plea after charity shop break-in

Thieves ransacked a store room and escaped with £300 during a 'shocking' burglary.

Teacher quits in frustration

06 January 2017
Teacher quits in frustration

A long-serving teacher has decided to change his career after becoming demoralised with “outside forces” influencing the way schools are run.

Man seriously injured in hit-and-run

03 January 2017
Man seriously injured in hit-and-run

A man dragged himself along on his elbows to get help after suffering horrific injuries in a hit-and-run.

Many highlights in an all-action year Tracey will treasure

01 January 2017
Many highlights in an all-action year Tracey will treasure

From becoming a first-time mum to cheering on Team GB in Rio, it’s been an amazing 2016 for Chatham MP and sports minister Tracey Crouch.

Fighter Pat wins national award

30 December 2016
Fighter Pat wins national award

A Medway councillor has won a national accolade for her outstanding work in the community.

Thieves snatch cash from charity shop safe

29 December 2016
Thieves snatch cash from charity shop safe

Thieves broke into a charity shop and snatched nearly £300 from the safe.

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