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Glimpse into the past as workhouse records go online

Glimpse into the past as workhouse records go online

Thousands of workhouse records from the Victorian era can now be viewed online.

GPs told 'don't call 999' by under-pressure ambulance service

GPs told 'don't call 999' by under-pressure ambulance service

Health bosses have written to all GPs in Medway urging them to only call an ambulance for a patient if absolutely necessary.

LATEST: Police confirm arson at ship yard

LATEST: Police confirm arson at ship yard

Police have confirmed they are treating a fire at a ship yard as arson, as the business reopens following the blaze.

UPDATE: Police search over after vulnerable man found

UPDATE: Police search over after vulnerable man found

The police helicopter was helping to search for a vulnerable man who has now been found

'We're off now - but you can clear up the mess'

'We're off now - but you can clear up the mess'

A group of travellers who set up camp outside a youth jail have finally moved on - but left bags of rubbish and human excrement in their wake.

Going, going...and nearly gone

Going, going...and nearly gone

Take a look at this scene because at 11am tomorrow, this skyline will look a whole lot different.

Huge search operation called off after parent comes forward

Huge search operation called off after parent comes forward

A huge search and rescue operation has been called off after two young children seen playing in the sea were reported to be safe and well.

Strood South councillor resigns

Strood South councillor resigns

Cllr Catriona Brown-Reckless, Ukip councillor for Strood South, has resigned from Medway Council.

We'll pick him up, says Deji

We'll pick him up, says Deji

Defender Deji Oshilaja insists the rest of the squad will rally around Josh Pask following Sunday’s costly error.

Top 10 Gills v Sheffield United pictures

Top 10 Gills v Sheffield United pictures

Gills suffered an injury-time loss at home to Sheffield United on Sunday. Here's our top 10 pictures from photographer Ady Kerry.

Car ends up in ditch

Car ends up in ditch

Car ends up on its side in a ditch on the Wainscott bypass.

Cars torched in arson attack

Cars torched in arson attack

Several cars have been damaged in an arson attack overnight.

Historic sailing barge arrives in Medway

Historic sailing barge arrives in Medway

One of the most famous Thames sailing barges arrived in Hoo Marina over the weekend to stay for the winter.

Paint the Towns Pink campaign launched

Paint the Towns Pink campaign launched

A charity hopes to reach its £100,000 milestone after launching a month-long campaign which includes a James Corden-style caraoke challenge.

Dack's fitness challenge

Dack's fitness challenge

Bradley Dack stayed put on deadline day and Gillingham boss Justin Edinburgh admits he is still some way off full fitness.

Junior doctor strike: warning to Medway patients

Junior doctor strike: warning to Medway patients

Hospital bosses at Medway are working on "contingencies" to ensure patient safety throughout next week's unprecedented five-day junior doctor feature.

Medical emergency closes Star Hill

Medical emergency closes Star Hill

Police and ambulance crews were called to Star Hill in Rochester today

Paedophile raped child he met online

Paedophile raped child he met online

A paedophile who repeatedly raped a teenage girl after making contact and grooming her via an online Playstation game has been jailed for 12 years.

Stepfather slams terrorist Sally Jones

Stepfather slams terrorist Sally Jones

A relative of one of the world's most wanted terrorists says it would be better if his stepdaughter was blown up.

We need to be ruthless, says Gills boss

We need to be ruthless, says Gills boss

Gillingham manager Justin Edinburgh has called for a more ruthless approach to their defending.

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