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Teen falls 20ft from scaffolding

Teen falls 20ft from scaffolding

A teenager has been taken to hospital after he fell 20ft from scaffolding.

Taps are running for annual celebration of the best beers

Taps are running for annual celebration of the best beers

Medway Beer Festival has a new look for this year with new bars, real ale racking systems and freshly painted auto-tilts for cask conditioned ales.

Bungalow roof collapses during fire

Bungalow roof collapses during fire

A couple have been left homeless after the roof of their bungalow collapsed during a fire.

Striker remains on Gills' radar

Striker remains on Gills' radar

Bournemouth striker Joe Quigley could return to Gillingham in the new year.

£5m uni hub ready by Christmas

£5m uni hub ready by Christmas

A leading construction company has been appointed to complete the £5m student hub at Medway, after building firm Cardy collapsed.

Cheaper petrol at new station

Cheaper petrol at new station

A new petrol station has opened at Asda in Chatham and offers the lowest prices in the Towns.

Review: 'A strange world of ghostliness and fear'

Review: 'A strange world of ghostliness and fear'

A gothic ghost story about a young governess who arrives at a lonely English manor house to care for two orphans is at Medway Little Theatre.

Thug jailed for screwdriver attack

Thug jailed for screwdriver attack

A father-of-six stabbed a man five times with a screwdriver and hit him on the head with a pole after he believed his children had been assaulted.

Martin making rapid progress

Martin making rapid progress

Gillingham summer signing Lee Martin is making a quicker than expected recovery from injury.

The Shouting Men with Gillingham's Josh Wright

The Shouting Men with Gillingham's Josh Wright

Nothing beats the FA Cup says Gills skipper Josh Wright.

Case thrown out against woman over youth jail ‘abuse'

Case thrown out against woman over youth jail ‘abuse'

A woman accused of assault after an investigation into alleged abuse at a youth jail has had her case dismissed.

Father of bride is writing speech from hospital bed

 Father of bride is writing speech from hospital bed

A father who was saved by a passer-by when he collapsed in the street is determined to walk his daughter down the aisle.

‘My son is disabled all year, not just term time’

‘My son is disabled all year, not just term time’

The parents of a disabled man staged a protest outside a bowling alley after being told discounts for the disabled don't apply during half-term.

Defender almost ready

Defender almost ready

Gillingham are hoping to have Bournemouth loan defender Baily Cargill available soon.

Shamed head teacher: 'My moment of recklessness'

Shamed head teacher: 'My moment of recklessness'

A head teacher has commented publicly for the first time about his embarrassment since crashing his BMW while drink-driving.

'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'

'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'

After four years, and a couple of unexpected hidden treasures, a multi-million pound project to transform Rochester Cathedral's crypt has finished.

Teens throwing fireworks in high street

Teens throwing fireworks in high street

Police were called to a busy high street after teenagers were spotted throwing fireworks at each other.

Mum's warning after Halloween costume horror

Mum's warning after Halloween costume horror

A mother has warned other parents after her child's Halloween costume caught light as she was trick or treating.

Investigation after dozens fall ill

Investigation after dozens fall ill

An investigation has been launched following reports of more than 80 people falling ill after visiting a swimming pool.

Countess cancels visits

Countess cancels visits

The Countess of Wessex was due to unveil a new exhibition space and open a hospital bereavement suite but both visits have been called off.

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