Medway news

Calls for 11-plus apology

The new head of Medway education is being pushed to make a grovelling public apology for the 11-plus shambles.

‘Sad’ by-election should have been uncontested

Parties have announced candidates for the Rainham by-election, amid suggestions the seat should have been uncontested following Mike O'Brien's death.

Brothers jailed for ramming driver off the road

A man who previously lost a leg in a motorbike accident has now been jailed along with his brother for attacking a driver and ramming him off the road

Herd makes first-class debut

Australian newcomer Chris Herd made a positive start to his Gillingham career.

Telly switch for Gills

Gillingham's trip to Bolton has been moved to a midweek date for television coverage.

The Shouting Men with Darren Oldaker

Gillingham youngster Darren Oldaker introduces the club's next generation.

Ukip is not in disarray insists Medway leader

An alleged altercation between Ukip MEPs is the latest blow to Ukip, but Medway leader Roy Freshwater says his party remains in good shape

Woman injured after car crashes into tree

A woman has been treated by paramedics after her car crashed into a tree.

Delays after three car crash in Medway Tunnel

Motorists are facing delays after a crash in the Medway Tunnel.

This will be one of the biggest McDonald's in Kent

Fast food giant McDonald's has revealed the full plans for a new restaurant which will be one of the largest in Kent.

Hessenthaler stakes his claim

Jake Hessenthaler has played himself back into manager Justin Edinburgh’s plans.

Dance school facing closure in sell-off plan

A dance teacher has said she may be forced to close her business if a council sells off a community centre.

Schoolboy honoured after averting serious blaze

A schoolboy whose quick thinking averted a serious blaze has been honoured by the fire service.

Cancer care in this part of Kent among worst in country

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt says new cancer treatment figures don't make comfortable reading, with a Kent CCG among the poorest performers.

Title a fitting end to a Masters-ful career

The curtain came down on the county championship season a few weeks ago, but for David Masters it was the final call of a career that lasted 16 years.