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Opposition leader in a flap over council's tweets

Opposition leader in a flap over council's tweets

24 January 2015

The leader of the Medway Labour Group has challenged Medway Council over inappropriate and inconsistent use of its official twitter account.

Drunk driver leaves trail of wreckage after drowning sorrows in pub

Drunk driver leaves trail of wreckage after drowning sorrows in pub

24 January 2015

A jilted lover drowned his sorrows in a pub and then wrecked several cars as he drove home.

Chatham Town FC website hacked by religious extremists

Chatham Town FC website hacked by religious extremists

24 January 2015

Chatham Town FC has apologised to supporters today after its website was apparently hacked by extremists referring to the Charlie Hebdo massace.

Dad's nightmare five-mile wheelchair journey

Dad's nightmare five-mile wheelchair journey

24 January 2015

A disabled man was forced to ride almost five miles in his wheelchair in the middle of the night after a taxi firm sent the wrong vehicle.

Man arrested after pink teddy is bought with fake £50

Man arrested after pink teddy is bought with fake £50

24 January 2015

Police have arrested a man following a fraud involving a fake £50 note and pink teddy bear.

Body identified as missing man

Body identified as missing man

23 January 2015

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

Bus station fines top £1m

Bus station fines top £1m

23 January 2015

Medway Council has earned more than £1.2 million from drivers caught by cameras at Chatham Bus Station.

Update: Mum of boy, 2, who wandered from home says: I'm not a bad parent

Update: Mum of boy, 2, who wandered from home says: I'm not a bad parent

23 January 2015

The mother of a boy who strayed from his home into the road wearing just a vest as she slept insists she's not a bad parent and has given up drinking.

'My mother died in agony'

'My mother died in agony'

23 January 2015

A son claims his mother died in unnecessary pain and anguish because of poor hospital care.

Reunion? Sorry there's nothing left

Reunion? Sorry there's nothing left

23 January 2015

A group of women were devastated when they turned up at their former school for a reunion – only to find it had been demolished.

Commuters hot under the collar - but train operator oblivious

Commuters hot under the collar - but train operator oblivious

22 January 2015

Southeastern have given themselves a pat on the back but commuters are furious as trains are increasingly late or cancelled amid major works.

TruGym is set to open in six or seven weeks

TruGym is set to open in six or seven weeks

22 January 2015

Gym members raring to go – but it’s still not open - but bosses promise it will now open in March.

Benefits couple to appear on TV

Benefits couple to appear on TV

22 January 2015

A grandmother, 61, and her toyboy fiance, who live off benefits, are due to feature on a shock television documentary - Can’t Work, Won't Work.

Trust seeks £85k chief executive

Trust seeks £85k chief executive

22 January 2015

A charity which runs regenerated former dockyard land is looking for a new boss to manage the area - and is prepared to pay £85,000.

Fury at ‘rigged’ academy plan

Fury at ‘rigged’ academy plan

22 January 2015

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

Video: Players to paint pot test

Video: Players to paint pot test

22 January 2015

Gills players put their skills to the test by trying to kick a ball into a giant paint pot - watch how they got on.

Women rescued from burning house

Women rescued from burning house

21 January 2015

Two women were carried to safety and another three people escaped a property after a tumble dryer caught fire.

Dapper Laughs is back - but 'keeping it calm'

Dapper Laughs is back - but 'keeping it calm'

21 January 2015

Disgraced comedian Dapper Laughs says he has been "resurrected by God" because his "work isn't finished" - and will include a Kent appearance.

Phone scam warning

Phone scam warning

21 January 2015

Scam callers have been targeting people in Medway, claiming to be from the council and asking for personal details.

Growing schools to meet demand

Growing schools to meet demand

21 January 2015

Schools in Medway are set to expand to meet the growing demand for primary places.

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