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Ofsted inspectors break up fight at primary school

Ofsted inspectors break up fight at primary school

There are now calls for an investigation into an academy trust after inspectors had to stop a fight during lunchtime at a Medway primary school.

Mother and son flee kitchen fire

Mother and son flee kitchen fire

Fire crews warn homeowners to make sure their smoke alarms work following a blaze in Gillingham

Government takes over youth jail from G4S

Government takes over youth jail from G4S

The Ministry of Justice is now in charge of the Kent youth jail at the centre of abuse allegations by staff.

Twenty years ago there were three priests, now there is only one

Twenty years ago there were three priests, now there is only one

A shortage of priests means a church will be holding its final service this weekend before its shuts its doors forever.

Pub's future will be discussed at meeting

Pub's future will be discussed at meeting

The future of a historic pub will be discussed by the campaigners who saved it from the bulldozers.

Single mum helping homeless

Single mum helping homeless

A single mother says she is regularly feeding a disabled man who lives on the streets in Rochester and Chatham.

Loft signs for Us

Loft signs for Us

Former Gillingham captain Doug Loft has joined Colchester United.

Wright choice to be Gills captain?

Wright choice to be Gills captain?

Gillingham handed Josh Wright a new two-year deal this week and could also offer him the captaincy.

Students' trip to the home of soul

Students' trip to the home of soul

As part of a transatlantic music project, young people from Medway have visited the home of blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll.

Man taken to hospital after chemical leak

Man taken to hospital after chemical leak

Emergency services have closed a busy road after chemicals spilled from a lorry.

What does Brexit mean for airport campaign?

What does Brexit mean for airport campaign?

Anti-estuary airport campaigners will welcome Boris Johnson's decision not to stand for Tory leader, but will they have another fight on their hands?

Not as quiet as a mouse

Not as quiet as a mouse

A wildlife area created as a haven for dormice is attracting noisy youths instead, according to a resident.

Wright deal for Gills

Wright deal for Gills

Josh Wright has signed a new two year deal with Gillingham.

Coach makes Gills return

Coach makes Gills return

Wayne Hatswell has returned to Gillingham to take over as first team coach.

Date change for Gills

Date change for Gills

Gillingham have rearranged their home League 1 game against Bristol Rovers.

How should £9m be spent?

How should £9m be spent?

A town centre is set to undergo a £9m facelift and people are being asked to have their say on where the money should be spent.

New homes plans to be decided

New homes plans to be decided

Controversial plans for new homes, a 12-bed hostel and a new McDonald's are due to be discussed by councillors.

Teen found safe and well

Teen found safe and well

A teenage girl who was reported missing from her home has now been found in Chatham.

Us deal for former Gill

Us deal for former Gill

Brennan Dickenson has joined League 2 Colchester United.

Medway tunnel approach blocked after lorry sheds load

Medway tunnel approach blocked after lorry sheds load

Part of Medway is gridlocked this evening after a lorry shed its load on the approach to the Medway Tunnel.

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