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The show must go on

The show must go on

One of Medway’s much-loved theatres is covered in scaffolding as it undergoes a £415,000 makeover in time for its 20th birthday.

Italian chef set to open Turkish restaurant

Italian chef set to open Turkish restaurant

Chef Enzo Oliveri has cooked for Princess Diana, Al Pacino, Charlie Sheen and Madonna – now he's set to open a Turkish restaurant in the county.

Oh yes! It’s nearly panto time

Oh yes! It’s nearly panto time

A glimpse of the festive season came to Chatham's Central Theatre as families got a sneak preview of this year’s panto, Jack and the Beanstalk.

School evacuated for third time

School evacuated for third time

A secondary school has been evacuated three times in as many days after a new fire alarm was installed over the summer holidays.

Gills won't roll over

Gills won't roll over

Justin Edinburgh insists his Gillingham team aren’t heading to Spurs for a jolly-up.

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Click here for all the scores from the first round of the League Cup.

Top 10 Port Vale v Gills pictures

Top 10 Port Vale v Gills pictures

Port Vale's late comeback sent Gills home empty-handed on Saturday. Here are our 10 favourite pictures from KM Group photographer Barry Goodwin.

Gills goalkeeper's biggest save – his wife

Gills goalkeeper's biggest save – his wife

An ex-Gills goalie says his greatest ever save was his wife, after he discovered a lump in her breast that turned out to be aggressive form of cancer.

Veteran has sentence cut for gun offence

Veteran has sentence cut for gun offence

A Gulf war veteran who pointed a gun at police while suffering from post traumatic stress disorder has had his jail term cut.

Holiday marred by handbag theft

Holiday marred by handbag theft

Corinne Groenewald and husband Chrislu from South Africa are praying thieves return her handbag and vital documents

Burglars steal tragic Naomi's treasured book collection

Burglars steal tragic Naomi's treasured book collection

A heartbroken mother has hit out at burglars who stole a collection of children's books treasured by her daughter, who died of a muscle disease.

Kent hospital one of best for high-risk pregnancies

Kent hospital one of best for high-risk pregnancies

A mum has told how a Kent hospital delivered her triplets safely, as it is named the best outside London for high-risk pregnancies.

Ref was intimidated, says Gills boss

Ref was intimidated, says Gills boss

Gills boss Justin Edinburgh was no fan of referee Carl Boyeson after Saturday’s showing.

Frustration for Gills boss

Frustration for Gills boss

Boss Justin Edinburgh knows things needs to change after the Gills failed to claim a victory from a winning position again.

Gills surrender advantage

Gills surrender advantage

Gillingham conceded twice in the last 15 minutes as they left Port Vale with nothing.

50 years ago today: last warship launched at Chatham

50 years ago today: last warship launched at Chatham

Workers in this picture did not know they were celebrating the launch of the last warship ever to be built at Chatham Dockyard.

Garage destroyed by fire

Garage destroyed by fire

A spark from welding equipment is thought to have started a fire that destroyed a garage.

Landlord increases reward for return of stolen birds

Landlord increases reward for return of stolen birds

£10,000 has been offered for the safe return of two macaws stolen from a pub zoo.

Man seriously injured after being hit by car

Man seriously injured after being hit by car

A pedestrian has been taken to a London hospital after being hit by a car.

Teens charged with drug offences

Teens charged with drug offences

Two teenagers are due in court after police seized cash and packets believed to contain class A drugs.

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