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Boy, 7, appears on TV talking about dad's dementia

Boy, 7, appears on TV talking about dad's dementia

A little boy whose dad has dementia has appeared on TV to help raise awareness that young people can have the condition too.

Brothers jailed for exploiting fellow countrymen

Brothers jailed for exploiting fellow countrymen

Two brothers who condemned trafficked people to a life of misery have each been jailed for six years.

Two year run as mayor comes to an end

Two year run as mayor comes to an end

Mayor of Medway Cllr Barry Kemp has looked back over his two years as Medway's first citizen

Appeal for missing teenager

Appeal for missing teenager

A teenager is now believed to be in Kent after going missing five days ago in London.

Two men wanted in connection with sex offence

Two men wanted in connection with sex offence

Police are looking for two men after a woman reported being sexually assaulted after drinking with them and going back to one of their homes.

Warning after 'suspicious' vehicle seen near school

Warning after 'suspicious' vehicle seen near school

Parents have been sent a warning after a suspicious vehicle was reportedly seen near a primary school.

Action group for dementia sufferers

Action group for dementia sufferers

A group has been set up to help thousands of people with dementia in Medway, as events take place in the Towns as part of Dementia Awareness Week.

Four vehicle crash near tunnel

Four vehicle crash near tunnel

Delays are clearing after two crashes - one involving four vehicles - near a busy tunnel.

'James Bond-style' secret lift found in shop floor

'James Bond-style' secret lift found in shop floor

A shop has been shut down after a James Bond-style remote controlled lift stuffed with thousands of illegal cigarettes was found in the floor.

'It’s comforting to light a candle, say a prayer and hope'

'It’s comforting to light a candle, say a prayer and hope'

More than 100 people gathered this evening at a candle lit vigil to mark a week since 63-year-old Nigel Knights went missing during a shopping trip.

Thug walks free after 'turning to religion'

Thug walks free after 'turning to religion'

A drunk who fractured another man's cheekbone in an unprovoked attack has walked free - after turning to religion.

Strictly star James Jordan supports search for missing man

Strictly star James Jordan supports search for missing man

Dancer James Jordan is the latest celebrity to support an appeal to find missing man Nigel Knights.

Gypsies leave barracks

Gypsies leave barracks

A group of gypsies, who set up camp at the second oldest military site in Medway, left last night.

Arsonists torch former riding school

Arsonists torch former riding school

Arsonists are thought to be responsible for setting alight a former riding school.

Caravan overturns on M2

Caravan overturns on M2

A caravan being towed on the M2 has overturned near a busy turn-off.

Revealed: School cancelled last day over 'terrorism prank' fears

Revealed: School cancelled last day over 'terrorism prank' fears

A head teacher cancelled the last day of term for a whole year over fears pupils were going to carry out a terrorism prank on school grounds.

Teen wins uncle's bet after not drinking for ten years

Teen wins uncle's bet after not drinking for ten years

When Nicole Taaffe was eight, her uncle bet her £500 she would not make it to her 18th birthday without drinking... he needs to pay up.

77 minutes to go 1 mile: why do we have to put up with more of this?

77 minutes to go 1 mile: why do we have to put up with more of this?

Traffic lights at the Medway Tunnel will not start working until October - so workers on the Medway City Estate will have to endure more delays.

Body in flat: Man charged with murdering grandfather refused bail

Body in flat: Man charged with murdering grandfather refused bail

A man charged with the murder of a Chatham grandfather has been remanded in custody after being refused bail.

Edinburgh keen on Byrne

Edinburgh keen on Byrne

Newport player-of-the-year Mark Byrne will be high on Justin Edinburgh’s summer wishlist.

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