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Wedding guest's life saved... by reception staff

Wedding guest's life saved... by reception staff

11 September 2013

A guest had to be saved by staff when he collapsed with a heart attack while performing a Meat Loaf song at a couple's wedding.

Mela attracts around 10,000 people

Mela attracts around 10,000 people

11 September 2013

Thousands converged on Mote Park on Sunday for this year's Maidstone Mela

Support on offer for autism

Support on offer for autism

11 September 2013

A new day centre has opened for people with autism on Windmill Street in Gravesend.

Taxpayers' face repair bill after dogs chew swings

Taxpayers' face repair bill after dogs chew swings

11 September 2013

Dog owners are allowing their animals to chew playground equipment to strengthen their jaws causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage.

That’s more than an armful…

That’s more than an armful…

11 September 2013

A woman who has been donating blood for 40 years has been honoured.

Driver-less lorry crashes into school

Driver-less lorry crashes into school

10 September 2013

An 'out-of-control' HGV crashed through school gates and across the field into a tree this afternoon.

Fungi photo wins award

Fungi photo wins award

10 September 2013

Photographer Rob Canis was among the winners at this year's British Wildlife Photography Awards.

Marden service station stars in TV comedy

Marden service station stars in TV comedy

10 September 2013

One of the most recognisable faces in TV comedy filmed in Marden last week.

Gillingham cyclist hit by lorry named

Gillingham cyclist hit by lorry named

10 September 2013

A cyclist who was killed in a collision with a lorry has been named as 58-year-old Stephen Barton from Gillingham.

Rock star forks out for space flight

Rock star forks out for space flight

10 September 2013

Former Boomtown Rat Sir Bob Geldof has paid £64,000 to join a space expedition - making him the first Irish astronaut.

We don’t want hostel for the homeless here

We don’t want hostel for the homeless here

10 September 2013

The Sisters of Mercy want to convert the Rising Sun pub in Seymour Road, Northfleet, into somewhere for up to 12 homeless people to live.

Gravesend campaigners vow to march on Downing Street

Gravesend campaigners vow to march on Downing Street

09 September 2013

Supporters of a campaign to raise awareness of a little girl's cancer battle want to take their message to 10 Downing Street.

'Lucky to be alive'

'Lucky to be alive'

09 September 2013

A motorcyclist didn't think twice about helping a fellow biker with life-threatening injuries after a crash on the A2.

Council acts to put an end to seafront parking abuse

Council acts to put an end to seafront parking abuse

08 September 2013

An area used for parking in Sheerness has been closed off indefinitely due to drivers taking advantage and causing a safety risk.

Plumber in legal row with millionaire property mogul

Plumber in legal row with millionaire property mogul

08 September 2013

A gas safety engineer sued unsuccessfully by a wealthy property mogul's wife is tied up in a bitter legal wrangle.

‘Speak up’ plea for children’s centres

‘Speak up’ plea for children’s centres

08 September 2013

Parents are being urged to have their say on a Kent County Council shake-up of children’s centres.

Six police officers to complete marathon bike ride

Six police officers to complete marathon bike ride

08 September 2013

Six Medway police officers will complete a marathon bike ride for Demelza Children's Hospice today (Sunday).

Birchington Post Office: proposed move into The Co-operative?

Birchington Post Office: proposed move into The Co-operative?

07 September 2013

Customers of Birchington Post Office are asked for their views on a proposed move into neighbouring The Co-operative.

Celebrating 100 years of town centre trading

Celebrating 100 years of town centre trading

07 September 2013

A familiar landmark in Gravesend town centre marks its centenary in a three-day extravaganza.

Wrestling with Oliver’s target

Wrestling with Oliver’s target

07 September 2013

A wrestling match has helped raise funds for two good causes.

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