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Tough decision to shut youth music project

Tough decision to shut youth music project

A youth music project which has helped hundreds of youngsters, including The Voice singer Jamie Johnson, has closed after almost 10 years.

Sex attack suspect denies string of offences

Sex attack suspect denies string of offences

A 42-year-old man has appeared in court to deny 18 sex assaults and robberies in two parts of the county.

Fifteen firefighters tackle blaze after gas main ruptures

Fifteen firefighters tackle blaze after gas main ruptures

Firefighters spent almost six hours battling a blaze after electrical fire in a house led to a gas main rupturing.

Police 'responsible for errors' which led to man's death

Police 'responsible for errors' which led to man's death

An inquest has found three policemen were responsible for errors which led to the death of a mental patient.

Thug drove Mercedes at ex-girlfriend

Thug drove Mercedes at ex-girlfriend

A thug who knocked down his ex-girlfriend in his car, leaving her with serious head injuries, has been jailed for three years and four months.

Couple sentenced for neglecting dogs

Couple sentenced for neglecting dogs

RSPCA officer Caroline Doe said she had “never seen so many fleas on one animal” after confiscating dogs from home in Cromwell Close, Chatham

Norris treble for Gills XI

Norris treble for Gills XI

Luke Norris scored a hat-trick for Gillingham’s development team on Wednesday.

Electric blanket fire

Electric blanket fire

An elderly woman had to flee from her home after her electric blanket caught light.

Edinburgh keen on new Cody deal

Edinburgh keen on new Cody deal

Securing Cody McDonald to the Gills long-term is one of Justin Edinburgh's top priorities.

VIDEO: Edinburgh keeps Gills grounded

VIDEO: Edinburgh keeps Gills grounded

Justin Edinburgh insists his in-form Gills team won’t get complacent.

Care home worker 'lured high-rolling gambler to his death'

Care home worker 'lured high-rolling gambler to his death'

A care home worker lured a gambler to his death before filming an accomplice stuffing £10 notes into his underpants, a court heard.

Cuts put dampener on Fuse

Cuts put dampener on Fuse

A petition has been launched to save a free family arts festival which is threatened by council budget cuts.

Bridge repairs taking place

Bridge repairs taking place

Essential road repairs will mean two overnight lane closures on and near Rochester Bridge.

Bullet that killed Admiral Nelson on display

Bullet that killed Admiral Nelson on display

The bullet which killed Admiral Nelson is among the items on display in Kent to mark the 250th anniversary of the launch of HMS Victory.

Cash boost for school places

Cash boost for school places

Medway is to receive more than £9m to keep up with growing demand for school places.

Owner believes cat was kicked like a football

Owner believes cat was kicked like a football

A cat lover believes her pedigree pet was “treated like a football” when he suffered horrific injuries outside her home.

Fringe players must be patient, says Gills boss

Fringe players must be patient, says Gills boss

Gillingham’s fringe players are being given every chance to impress, says boss Justin Edinburgh.

Hybrid pitch interests Gills

Hybrid pitch interests Gills

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally believes a hybrid grass pitch could be the way forward.

Governors vote no to academy takeover

Governors vote no to academy takeover

Parents have won their fight to prevent an academy trust taking over their children's primary school after the governors voted against the trust.

Gills boss aiming to strike balance

Gills boss aiming to strike balance

Justin Edinburgh is keen to solve Gillingham’s defensive issues but not at the expense of their attacking threat.

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