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Listed building delay hits coffee giant

14 April 2014
Listed building delay hits coffee giant

Controversial plans for a Costa coffee shop in Rochester's historic High Street have been held up by planning hitches.

Death of veteran councillor

14 April 2014
Death of veteran councillor

Former mayor and veteran Medway Labour councillor, Joyce Esterson has died at the age of 83.

80% say NO to EU in MP poll

11 April 2014
80% say NO to EU in MP poll

MP Mark Reckless said he is happy with the response to his EU vote, despite less than 9% of ballots being returned.

Stalwart campaigner dies, aged 97

09 April 2014
Stalwart campaigner dies, aged 97

Pat Wilson, who fought for the protection of paths and open spaces throughout Kent for more than 50 years, has died at her Rochester home.

Disappointment for Jamie in The Voice final

05 April 2014
Disappointment for Jamie in The Voice final

Jamie Johnson was the first to crash out of tonight's final of The Voice.

Engineer Andy’s bright idea to keep yobs at bay

03 April 2014
Engineer Andy’s bright idea to keep yobs at bay

With KCC's decision to switch street lights off at night, one engineer has decided to put his own one up.

Jamie meets Justin

03 April 2014
Jamie meets Justin

Medway singer Jamie Johnson met idol Justin Timberlake before his sell-out gig at the O2 last night and even picked up a few tips from the megastar.

Voice finalist performs to packed pub

01 April 2014
Voice finalist performs to packed pub

Singer Jamie Johnson has gone back to his roots ahead of The Voice final this weekend - performing at the pub where he first started gigging.

Jamie's fruity secret ahead of Voice semi-finals

29 March 2014
Jamie's fruity secret ahead of Voice semi-finals

The truth is out - the secret behind Jamie Johnson's vocals on BBC's The Voice is... fruit juice and bon bons!

German PoW’s incredible escape to be remembered

28 March 2014
German PoW’s incredible escape to be remembered

The astonishing story of the only German PoW to escape Britain during the First World War has all the ingredients of a Hollywood blockbuster.

Couple don’t miss a day for town’s first gay wedding

27 March 2014
Couple don’t miss a day for town’s first gay wedding

Gravesend’s first gay wedding will take place at the Old Town Hall on Saturday.

Firefighters tackle garage blaze

25 March 2014
Firefighters tackle garage blaze

Firefighters spent two hours battling a blaze at a block of garages in Rochester last night.

'I'll miss dad's home cooking'

22 March 2014
'I'll miss dad's home cooking'

Teen sensation Jamie Johnson is set to face an audience of millions on The Voice tonight... but all he can think about is food!

Widow's grief at death of biker on first ride with motorcycle club

21 March 2014
Widow's grief at death of biker on first ride with motorcycle club

The wife of a motorcyclist killed on his first ride out with a club has revealed she warned him his powerful new bike might be too heavy for him.

Armed police called to 'gun-toting' man

20 March 2014
Armed police called to 'gun-toting' man

A property was surrounded by armed police and a road shut off last night after reports a man was seen wielding a gun.

Motorcycle tragedy victim's friends stunned at death

18 March 2014
Motorcycle tragedy victim's friends stunned at death

A motorcycle enthusiast who died in an accident while out with fellow riders has been named locally.

Headliner for Castle Concerts announced

12 March 2014
Headliner for Castle Concerts announced

An iconic British reggae act will be playing in Rochester this summer, while people listen and sip on their red, red wine.

Apprentice heading to the top

10 March 2014
Apprentice heading to the top

An apprentice from Bean is heading to the top in more ways than one.

Family 'sue NHS' after young woman kills herself under train

10 March 2014
Family 'sue NHS' after young woman kills herself under train

Relatives of a young woman who jumped under a train on the way to a private hospital are suing the NHS because there were no beds, it's been reported.

Happy birthday, sweet Caroline

09 March 2014
Happy birthday, sweet Caroline

There’s hardly a famous DJ that does not owe part of their success to Radio Caroline - celebrating its 50th birthday and still broadcasting in Kent.

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