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Investigation after flat blaze

Investigation after flat blaze

Police and fire investigators are looking into the cause of a suspicious flat fire in Chatham.

Bed-bound Jessica determined to walk down aisle

Bed-bound Jessica determined to walk down aisle

A young woman who has spent most of her adult life in bed due to a debilitating illness is determined to walk down the aisle at her wedding.

Katie takes giant leap in memory of baby sister

Katie takes giant leap in memory of baby sister

Teenager, Katie Alexander, is preparing to jump out of a plane to raise money for a charity which supported her family after her sister was stillborn.

Pupils' lunch with Angelina Jolie Pitt

Pupils' lunch with Angelina Jolie Pitt

Secondary school pupils from Kent met Hollywood A-lister Angelina Jolie Pitt for lunch as part of a class trip.

Window of change for Gills

Window of change for Gills

New transfer rules could be good news for Gillingham’s emerging youngsters.

£9 million project will transform town centre

£9 million project will transform town centre

Plans to regenerate a town centre include introducing a 20mph speed limit and replacing traffic lights with a zebra crossing.

School set to expand to meet demand for places

School set to expand to meet demand for places

A shortage of places and rising birth rates means a Medway primary school is going to have to expand to meet demand.

Wagstaff joins Gills

Wagstaff joins Gills

Gillingham have signed midfielder Scott Wagstaff on a two-year contract.

Coal bunker explodes

Coal bunker explodes

A coal bunker at a former power station has gone up with a bang as the demolition continues.

Thief jailed for string of offences

Thief jailed for string of offences

A prolific thief has been jailed for 48 weeks after admitting a string of offences when he appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court.

Gills add striker

Gills add striker

Gillingham boss Justin Edinburgh has completed the loan signing of a forward from a Premier League club.

'Lucky' the cat ripped apart by greyhounds

'Lucky' the cat ripped apart by greyhounds

A cat, nicknamed Lucky by schoolchildren who stroked him before exams, has died after being ripped apart by two greyhounds.

Football fan wanted after disorder at match

Football fan wanted after disorder at match

Officers are still looking for one fan after releasing images of nine men following disorder at a Gills match.

Gills make double signing

Gills make double signing

Gills manager Justin Edinburgh has added two players to his squad.

Pool is ready for summer of fun

Pool is ready for summer of fun

Swimmers gathered to clean up the Strand Pool which has had its opening hours reduced by Medway council

Flats evacuated after fireworks in bins cause fire

Flats evacuated after fireworks in bins cause fire

People living near a high street had to leave their homes after a fire broke out when fireworks were reportedly lit and placed in bins in an alleyway.

From cash to coffee

From cash to coffee

Plans have been submitted to turn a former high street bank into a coffee shop.

Neighbours quick-thinking after eggs explode

Neighbours quick-thinking after eggs explode

Firefighters have praised neighbours for preventing a house fire after a pan was left on the stove, causing eggs to explode.

Oakley’s wish comes true with Northern Lights trip

Oakley’s wish comes true with Northern Lights trip

A little boy has enjoyed a magical holiday to Norway, after his first wish was refused.

Regulars plan to reopen historic pub

Regulars plan to reopen historic pub

Campaigners are hoping to buy their village local after saving it from demolition.

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