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Man rescued from flat fire

Man rescued from flat fire

A man had to be rescued by firefighters after a blaze broke out in his flat.

Spain to Spurs and back in 24 hours for Gills game

Spain to Spurs and back in 24 hours for Gills game

Almost 3,000 fans are heading to White Hart Lane as Gills take on Spurs - including one who is flying from Spain and back in 24 hours for the match.

Spurs return a proud moment

Spurs return a proud moment

Justin Edinburgh will be a proud man when he takes his Gillingham team onto the pitch at White Hart Lane.

Spurs v Gills as it happened

Spurs v Gills as it happened

Re-live all the action from White Hart Lane as Gills travelled to Tottenham in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night.

Thug knocked victim unconscious before robbing him

Thug knocked victim unconscious before robbing him

Two thugs robbed a man of his mobile phone and wallet after rendering him unconscious with one punch.

Inquiry into controversial homes plan

Inquiry into controversial homes plan

A date had been set for a public inquiry into a controversial planning application to build 450 homes.

Win comes first for Wright

Win comes first for Wright

The thrill of scoring his first goal of the season was soon forgotten by Josh Wright on Saturday.

New autistic school could open in 2018

New autistic school could open in 2018

Medway could get one of 500 state-funded free schools pledged by David Cameron, if the government gives the go-ahead.

Nursery appeals to raise £100k

Nursery appeals to raise £100k

A community pre-school has made a desperate plea for help as it embarks on a £100,000 fundraising campaign for a new home.

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.

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