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Long delays after crash involving caravan

Long delays after crash involving caravan

Motorists were caught up in long delays following a crash on Bluebell Hill.

‘Miracle’ maternity team earn award

‘Miracle’ maternity team earn award

A department “full of miracle makers” is this year’s Medway Maritime Hospital Hero.

Young people ‘forced to sleep out on the streets’

Young people ‘forced to sleep out on the streets’

A charity boss said there is a “hidden population” of homeless young people forced to live on the streets in Medway.

My blaze escape: fire victim has lost everything but he's just glad to be alive

My blaze escape: fire victim has lost everything but he's just glad to be alive

An unconscious man was just four minutes away from death when firefighters pulled him from the flames that tore through his home last weekend.

Dramatic car birth after mum advised to leave hospital

Dramatic car birth after mum advised to leave hospital

A mum told she could leave hospital because her baby was not expected for the best part of a day ended up giving birth in her car just minutes later.

Trapped in debt spiral – just to buy food

Trapped in debt spiral – just to buy food

Figures finally out from a controversial Wonga-funded survey have revealed that people are mostly getting high interest loans to put food on the table

Norris wants Marquis back at Priestfield

Norris wants Marquis back at Priestfield

Gills' Luke Norris wants fellow striker John Marquis back at Priestfield, even if it makes his own life harder.

Chats chief relishing fresh start

Chats chief relishing fresh start

Chairman Jeff Talbot feels Chatham Town have been reborn after their overdue return to Ryman League Division 1 South.

Jackson signing excites Holcs

Jackson signing excites Holcs

GB international Ashley Jackson will provide further strength to Holcombe's midfield says manager Keith Martin.

Pedestrian injured in crash involving two cars

Pedestrian injured in crash involving two cars

A man has been airlifted to hospital this evening after an accident involving two vehicles.

New nursery for high dependency babies

New nursery for high dependency babies

The new high dependency nursery at Medway Maritime Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit was officially opened this week.

£10million for 'better' speed cameras

£10million for 'better' speed cameras

A whopping £10million is to be spent upgrading the county’s speed cameras to make them more efficient.

Bell chooses Cod Army

Bell chooses Cod Army

Gills target Amari’i Bell has joined their League 1 rivals Fleetwood.

Van hits workers near shopping centre

Van hits workers near shopping centre

Two workers were taken to hospital after a van hit them in a charity store's service yard in a busy shopping centre.

GPS dementia watch launched

GPS dementia watch launched

A special safety watch which detects the whereabouts of dementia patients is being piloted in Medway.

Drug addict headbutts girlfriend in front of youngsters

Drug addict headbutts girlfriend in front of youngsters

A drug-addicted thug has been jailed after headbutting his girlfriend in the street and in full view of others, including two young boys.

PC jailed for hitting protestor with shield

PC jailed for hitting protestor with shield

A police officer who smashed a student's tooth out with his riot shield has been jailed for eight months after being convicted of actual bodily harm.

Prisoner stabbed inmate in neck with plastic knife

Prisoner stabbed inmate in neck with plastic knife

A man has been sentenced after plunging a plastic knife into the neck of a fellow inmate at a prison - which then needed to be surgically removed.

Boy, 13, arrested after arson attacks on cars

Boy, 13, arrested after arson attacks on cars

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson after five cars were torched in separate attacks.

Dog bitten on face by snake

Dog bitten on face by snake

A walk in a country park turned into an emergency dash to the vets when a labrador was bitten on the face by a snake.

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