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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.

Hospital to spend £1.5m on equipment

Hospital to spend £1.5m on equipment

Outdated equipment at Medway Maritime Hospital is to be replaced as the trust pledges to invest £1.5 million.

Drugs baron must sell homes to repay ill-gotten gains

Drugs baron must sell homes to repay ill-gotten gains

A drugs baron who made almost half a million pounds from illegal deals will have to sell two homes and his collection of shotguns to pay it back.

Woman hurt as car overturns on motorway

Woman hurt as car overturns on motorway

A woman was seen being treated at the roadside by emergency crews after a motorway crash which left a car on its roof.

From bricklaying to chief executive: college chief calls it a day

From bricklaying to chief executive: college chief calls it a day

Former MidKent College student retires after 11 years as chief executive.

Olympian prepares for role as panto villain

Olympian prepares for role as panto villain

Olympic gold medallist and Dancing on Ice head judge Robin Cousins will star in this year's pantomime at the Central Theatre.

Fears of 'raised tensions' following Brexit vote

Fears of 'raised tensions' following Brexit vote

Labour councillors in Medway are calling for action to tackle "racism, xenophobia and hate crimes" saying tensions are raised following Brexit.

Edinburgh to let Knott off the leash

Edinburgh to let Knott off the leash

New signing Billy Knott is relishing the opportunity to play with the shackles off at Gillingham.

Coal bunker to be razed to the ground

Coal bunker to be razed to the ground

A coal bunker is the next building to be blown up the former Kingsnorth Power Station this week.

Cops praised for snaring sex attacker

Cops praised for snaring sex attacker

Officers who helped catch a sex attacker responsible for a reign of terror in Medway and Sittingbourne and Whitstable praised for their efforts

Man denies murder

Man denies murder

A man will stand trial in November accused of murdering a grandfather at his Kent home.

Drug dealer rammed police car to avoid arrest

Drug dealer rammed police car to avoid arrest

A drug dealer who smashed into a police car and swerved onto the wrong side of the road to flee officers has been locked up.

Pair charged with plot to smuggle cocaine in light aircraft

Pair charged with plot to smuggle cocaine in light aircraft

Two men have been charged over an alleged drug smuggling plot after a light aircraft carrying millions of pounds in cocaine landed at a Kent airport.

Six-hour battle to contain barn fire

Six-hour battle to contain barn fire

Firefighters were called to 80 tonnes of baled straw on fire in a barn.

Trust sees suicides triple in year

Trust sees suicides triple in year

The trust in charge of mental health care in Medway has seen a tripling in the number of reported suicides.

Egan completes move

Egan completes move

Defender John Egan has signed for Championship Brentford after leaving Gills.

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