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Popular barber to go out with a bang

Popular barber to go out with a bang

The ashes of a popular barber will be fired into the sky as part of a fireworks display celebrating her life.

Three murder suspects bailed again

Three murder suspects bailed again

Three people who were arrested on suspicion of murdering a Chatham man have all had their bail extended again until just before Christmas.

Gills draw fixture blank

Gills draw fixture blank

Gillingham have the weekend off after a request to bring forward their Boxing Day fixture at old rivals Swindon was rejected.

Jackson will take aim again

Jackson will take aim again

Ryan Jackson has got the taste for a long-range shot.

'Words cannot describe how I feel'

'Words cannot describe how I feel'

A man accused of murdering a Kent dad has told of the moment he struck out at him with a pick axe handle.

Arrest after eagle attacked at football match

Arrest after eagle attacked at football match

Crystal Palace mascot Kayla the eagle was one of those caught up in violence which broke out during a Capital One Cup match.

Digging the dirt on the phoney peninsula

Digging the dirt on the phoney peninsula

Nazi bomber crews returned to base congratulating themselves on having destroyed a valuable target - but all was not as it seemed.

Teen tried to smuggle cannabis in bra

Teen tried to smuggle cannabis in bra

A teenage girl hid three wraps of cannabis in her bra in an attempt to smuggle it into a young offenders’ institution.

Lorry stuck under rail bridge... again!

Lorry stuck under rail bridge... again!

A lorry has hit a railway bridge... the second time it's happened in just three weeks!

Video: Mosque targeted after Paris attacks

Video: Mosque targeted after Paris attacks

Vandals threw eggs and paint at a Kent mosque and hurled abuse at its Imam after the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris.

Even £26m can't buy you a cup of coffee

Even £26m can't buy you a cup of coffee

A £26 million railway station commuters have been waiting months for, will be opening in December - without anywhere to buy a morning coffee.

Head teacher admits making indecent images

Head teacher admits making indecent images

A highly praised primary head has admitted making hundreds of indecent images of children, including some in the most serious category.

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Weekend scores from the latest round of Medway Messenger Youth League fixtures.

Shrewsbury Town v Gillingham - in pictures

Shrewsbury Town v Gillingham - in pictures

Pictures from Saturday's 2-2 draw between Shrewsbury and Gillingham.

Dad's arm broken 'being thrown out of pub'

Dad's arm broken 'being thrown out of pub'

A dad-of-two has had to have surgery on his arm after he claims it was broken while he was thrown out of a pub at closing time.

Three animals looking for homes

Three animals looking for homes

Ginger and white cat Benji, who is a gentle and affectionate boy, needs a home in time for Christmas.

Back to his best

Back to his best

Gills boss Justin Edinburgh delivers his verdict on striker Cody McDonald.

Lorry crash causes power cut

Lorry crash causes power cut

Homes in Cliffe have lost power after a lorry crashed into a telegraph pole

Sailing club members save man's life

Sailing club members save man's life

Firefighters say a windsurfer would have died without the actions of fellow club members

Elsie-Rose finally gets her wheels

Elsie-Rose finally gets her wheels

A brave little girl with an incurable condition finally has a wheelchair after an appeal raised £26,000 to fund it.

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