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Two charged after town ‘cash and phone robberies’

Two charged after town ‘cash and phone robberies’

Two men have been charged with separate counts of robbery following two incidents in a town.

Quarter of Towns’ residents struggle to read prescription instructions, study shows

Quarter of Towns’ residents struggle to read prescription instructions, study shows

A new study estimates nearly a quart of of adults in the Medway Towns lack literacy or numeracy skills which are necessary for everyday life.

‘Drop in the ocean’ social care plan not enough, warns council deputy

‘Drop in the ocean’ social care plan not enough, warns council deputy

A council forced to hire more care worker agency staff while it struggles to retain permanent staff says the government’s plans don’t go far enough.

Gillingham have let one of their strikers leave

Gillingham have let one of their strikers leave

Gillingham striker Lewis Walker has left for an opportunity with a National League side.

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Drug dealer hid in alleyway with ‘cocaine and heroin in his underwear’

Drug dealer hid in alleyway with ‘cocaine and heroin in his underwear’

A county lines drug dealer who attempted to evade capture by hiding in an alleyway has been jailed after being found with cocaine and heroin.

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Revamped walkie-talkies sent to Ukrainian army

Revamped walkie-talkies sent to Ukrainian army

Old radio handsets used to alert businesses of anti-social behaviour in town centres have been revamped and shipped out to help soldiers in Ukraine.

Controversial boss looking for first win ahead of Gillingham trip

Controversial boss looking for first win ahead of Gillingham trip

Gillingham play bottom-placed Forest Green Rovers this Saturday and a head coach who has come under fire for berating his own players.

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Dynamos release player after Streatham trouble

Dynamos release player after Streatham trouble

Invicta Dynamos have announced that one of their payers has left the club following the trouble at Streatham.

Lib Dems select General Election candidates in Towns

Lib Dems select General Election candidates in Towns

With a General Election on the horizon, the Liberal Democrats have announced their three parliamentary candidates for Medway.

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Delays on M2 due to ‘critical infrastructure defect’

Delays on M2 due to ‘critical infrastructure defect’

There was heavy congestion and long delays on two major roads in the county this evening.

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Ahoy there! ‘Floating hotel’ with bar and cinema hits the market

Ahoy there! ‘Floating hotel’ with bar and cinema hits the market

A massive Dutch barge used during the 2012 Olympics before being converted into a ‘dream home’ with a bar, cinema and 10 cabins is up for sale.

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Exciting prospect awaits Gillingham’s youth team

Exciting prospect awaits Gillingham’s youth team

Gillingham could face Manchester United at home in the FA Youth Cup - but a big challenge awaits first.

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Gillingham head coach understands player frustration

Gillingham head coach understands player frustration

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence admitted he hasn’t been Mr Popular among some of his strikers recently.

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Ice hockey game abandoned over player safety concerns

Ice hockey game abandoned over player safety concerns

Invicta Dynamos’ cup match at Streatham was abandoned due to fears over player safety - but faced each other the following day in the league.

'I took my driving test again 30 years after passing and this is what happened'

'I took my driving test again 30 years after passing and this is what happened'

A lot has changed since reporter Keely Greenwood learnt to drive almost 30 years ago – but has the test got any harder? We sent her to find out.

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‘We hope she’ll walk again – we just take each day as it comes’

‘We hope she’ll walk again – we just take each day as it comes’

A mum whose daughter has left medics baffled as to why she has the muscle tone of a child half her age and can’t walk is trying to remain positive.

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Three charged after ‘knifepoint street robbery’

Three charged after ‘knifepoint street robbery’

Three men have been charged on suspicion of robbery after reports of balaclava-wearing suspects brandishing weapons.

Flood warnings issued along River Medway

Flood warnings issued along River Medway

The Environment Agency has warned people to stay away from beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths due to high tides this afternoon.

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Positive ending to Holcombe’s Super 6s campaign

Positive ending to Holcombe’s Super 6s campaign

Holcombe enjoyed a much more successful second weekend of Super 6s action.

Capital gains for Medway

Capital gains for Medway

Medway had the measure of hosts London Cornish, winning 46-20 in Regional 2 South East.

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