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'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'

'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'

After four years, and a couple of unexpected hidden treasures, a multi-million pound project to transform Rochester Cathedral's crypt has finished.

Teens throwing fireworks in high street

Teens throwing fireworks in high street

Police were called to a busy high street after teenagers were spotted throwing fireworks at each other.

Mum's warning after Halloween costume horror

Mum's warning after Halloween costume horror

A mother has warned other parents after her child's Halloween costume caught light as she was trick or treating.

Investigation after dozens fall ill

Investigation after dozens fall ill

An investigation has been launched following reports of more than 80 people falling ill after visiting a swimming pool.

Countess cancels visits

Countess cancels visits

The Countess of Wessex was due to unveil a new exhibition space and open a hospital bereavement suite but both visits have been called off.

Chance to shine for Gills youth

Chance to shine for Gills youth

Gillingham’s youth team are in action at Priestfield in the FA Youth Cup.

Hessenthaler hoping to kick on

Hessenthaler hoping to kick on

Jake Hessenthaler hopes his goal on Saturday is the first of many.

Train passengers delayed after lorry hits level crossing

Train passengers delayed after lorry hits level crossing

Trains were delayed on the Medway Valley line between the Towns and Maidstone after a lorry struck the level crossing.

Work begins on final phase of A&E redevelopment

Work begins on final phase of A&E redevelopment

Construction work has started on the final phase of the £18m programme to redevelop the emergency department at Medway Maritime Hospital.

Injury list getting longer

Injury list getting longer

Gillingham picked up more injuries, before and after their trip to Fleetwood.

We need action, not words

We need action, not words

Justin Edinburgh knows he needs wins after a run of just one victory in 11 has left Gillingham a point clear of the relegation places in League 1.

Family appeal for witnesses to fatal crash

Family appeal for witnesses to fatal crash

The family of a popular teenager who was killed in a crash on the Medway City Estate have put up their own signs in a bid to find witnesses.

Man's skull fractured in assault

Man's skull fractured in assault

A teenager has been bailed after another man suffered multiple fractures in an assault.

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Catch up with every score from the weekend's games in the Medway Messenger Youth League.

Top 10 Fleetwood v Gills pictures

Top 10 Fleetwood v Gills pictures

A late Ash Hunter strike ensured Gillingham's poor run continued at Fleetwood. Here's our top 10 pictures from KM Group photographer Barry Goodwin.

Head of school hit by fire reassures parents

Head of school hit by fire reassures parents

The head of a school which suffered a serious blaze has reassured parents she will do all she can to keep disruption to pupils to a minimum.

We deserved something, says boss

We deserved something, says boss

“It’s a huge disappointment,” said Gills boss Justin Edinburgh after seeing his team leave Fleetwood with nothing.

Gills denied late on

Gills denied late on

Gillingham equal unwanted club record after another bad day for Justin Edinburgh's men.

Police make 31 arrests in week targeting knife crime

Police make 31 arrests in week targeting knife crime

A week of action targeting knife crime across Kent saw 31 people arrested but just eight for carrying a blade.

Warning over tax refund email scam

Warning over tax refund email scam

A scam email appearing to be from HMRC has been sent to Medway residents telling them they are owed money for overpaid council tax.

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