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Vandals could cost scouts opportunities of a lifetime

Vandals could cost scouts opportunities of a lifetime

Scouts could lose out on trips and activities after vandals broke into their hut meaning much needed funds has to be spent on security kit instead.

Happy birthday Ma'am

Happy birthday Ma'am

A Medway based coach company has undergone a re-brand for the first time in its 48 year history - in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday

Injured pup dies but passers-by rush to support heartbroken pensioner

Injured pup dies but passers-by rush to support heartbroken pensioner

Passers-by who witness this little pup being fatally injured by a car have launched a kindhearted appeal to help the dog's grief-stricken owner.

Cabbies powerless to stop Uber

Cabbies powerless to stop Uber

Taxi drivers in Medway fear loss of trade from users switching to the international online cab firm, Uber.

Gills keeper signs deal

Gills keeper signs deal

Gillingham's Tom Hadler pens a new two-year contract to stay at Priestfield.

Gills playing it cool

Gills playing it cool

Gills boss Justin Edinburgh gives the latest on free agent John Marquis.

Toddler rescued from car

Toddler rescued from car

Kmfm competition winners got more than they bargained for after their daughter got locked inside their car when they came to collect their prize.

The £10 sarnie: it better be good

The £10 sarnie: it better be good

A tenner for a sarnie? That’s the price for what must rank as Medway’s dearest sandwich. Is it worth it? Jenni Horn got stuck in.

Car on roof after smash

Car on roof after smash

Residents awoke to a loud bang during the early hours of this morning after a car ended up on its roof outside their homes.

Pair on motorcycling guitar challenge

Pair on motorcycling guitar challenge

Two motorcycling guitarists on a mission to play 24 gigs around the country to raise money for charity, performed three at bars in the Towns.

Driver's lucky M2 crash escape

Driver's lucky M2 crash escape

A motorist had a lucky escape after a lorry pulled out in front of him causing his vehicle to swerve and crash into a barrier.

Thousands enjoy Dickens Festival

Thousands enjoy Dickens Festival

Thousands of people flock to Rochester to enjoy last day of the summer Dickens Festival.

Woman talked down from car park

Woman talked down from car park

Police detained a woman last night after they were called out to a car park in Chatham.

Motorist taken to hospital after A2 crash

Motorist taken to hospital after A2 crash

A stretch of one of the county's busiest roads was closed early this morning after an accident involving a lorry and three other vehicles.

Council can't stop hundreds of homes

Council can't stop hundreds of homes

Thousands of homes across the Towns may be approved despite huge opposition as the council does not have a five-year housing plan.

Total of 90 years for gang who smuggled UK's biggest gun haul

Total of 90 years for gang who smuggled UK's biggest gun haul

A gang who smuggled the UK's largest haul of assault rifles and sub-machine guns into Kent has been jailed for a total of more than 90 years.

Run, Sean, run!

Run, Sean, run!

Extreme adventurer Sean Conway has reached Kent as he attempts to complete the world's longest triathlon around the coast of the UK.

Terror as trio in balaclavas burst into homes with shotgun

Terror as trio in balaclavas burst into homes with shotgun

Three balaclava-wearing men wreaked terror when they burst into two homes late at night armed with weapons including a shotgun and a baseball bat.

Council wants to sell car parks and community centres

Council wants to sell car parks and community centres

Medway Council is looking to sell off some of its community centres and many of its car parks and even a day care centre

Support flooding in for pool campaigners

Support flooding in for pool campaigners

Petition calling on Medway Council to reverse its decision to slash the hours of Medways' only open-air pool has received more than 1,000 signatures.

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