A mother was stunned to be slapped so hard her glasses fell off in a row about spilt food and swearing in front of her young daughter at McDonald's.

American-themed diner plus a new KFC franchise to serve up a jobs boost in Medway.

Results of a Wonga-backed survey of debt in Medway are still awaited more than a year after its high-profile launch.

Up to 3,000 people will be running, jogging and walking through the streets of Rochester tonight.

The family of a gifted singer who died a day after being diagnosed with cancer have paid tribute to him.

A 21-year-old man who bombarded boys with texts before travelling from Newcastle to meet them was a convicted paedophile, a court heard.

A taxi boss has spoken of his shock after the firm’s former director admitted abducting a child.

Babies have been getting their own royal treatment after being born on the same day as Prince George.

A Chatham-based vessel has won the International Tallship Races across the Baltic – 35 years after first taking part in the annual event.

The brother and sister of a man accused of attempted murder have been charged with perverting the course of justice.

An HGV driver believed to be from Kent has died in a horrific crash on the M2 that sparked traffic gridlock.

A dad will be dressing like Elvis and singing his hits to help raise money for the hospital unit which saved his daughter’s life.

A group of people had to be escorted off private land by police after being found swimming in a lake in Halling.

A 17-year-old drug addict has today been locked up for seven years after being convicted of the manslaughter of a young dad stabbed in the street.

Kent County Council is poised to cut its contact centre opening times as demand for the 24-hour service is so low - in a bid to save £434,000 a year.

The police helicopter was deployed over Cuxton last night to help locate an elderly woman who had gone missing.

A car has been destroyed in a blaze on a busy road in Gillingham this afternoon.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after a crash between two cars and a van.

Medway's mayor has sent congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following the birth of their son.

A mum-of-six preparing for a charity run says her life has been transformed by losing 11st after having gastric bypass surgery.