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Man in court accused of murder bid

Man in court accused of murder bid

A man has appeared in court accused of trying to murder a homeless man who was left with multiple stab wounds.

More parents being hit with fines for term-time holidays

More parents being hit with fines for term-time holidays

Parents in Medway have shelled out nearly £40,000 in fines for taking their children out of school during term time.

Ian Duncan Smith visits Rochester Strood

Ian Duncan Smith visits Rochester Strood

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions visited Rochester today in an attempt to boost Conservative support in the close-fought by-election.

Fundraiser’s fitting tribute to friend

Fundraiser’s fitting tribute to friend

The best friend of a schoolboy who shot himself has helped raise an incredible £33,000, for projects in his memory.

Hundreds of cabbies rally in turf war protest

Hundreds of cabbies rally in turf war protest

Hundreds of taxi drivers descended on council offices in protest at rival out-of-town cabbies stealing their fares.

Kedwell challenging for a place

Kedwell challenging for a place

Danny Kedwell may have to put up with a place on the bench against Rochdale if he returns from injury

School bus misses stop five times

School bus misses stop five times

A schoolboy has repeatedly been left with a lengthy walk after a bus missed his stop five times.

Taylor willing to take the flak

Taylor willing to take the flak

Manager Peter Taylor is happy to take the flak for Gillingham's defeat by Scunthorpe if it means his players are left alone

Martin backs Gills to climb ladder

Martin backs Gills to climb ladder

Defender Joe Martin isn’t paying much attention to the League 1 table as he believes Gillingham could soon find themselves climbing the standings.

The Shouting Men with John Egan

The Shouting Men with John Egan

Gillingham defender John Egan reveals he has ambitions to play for Republic of Ireland

Woman charged after baby falls 15ft from flats

Woman charged after baby falls 15ft from flats

A woman has been charged with child neglect after a baby suffered head and chest injuries when she fell 15ft from the window of a block of flats.

Cameron visits Kent on by-election trail

Cameron visits Kent on by-election trail

Prime Minister David Cameron has visited Strood today as the Tory bandwagon rolls into town.

Three crashes cause tailbacks

Three crashes cause tailbacks

A woman had to be taken to hospital this morning after a crash on the M2.

Police release CCTV image after robbery bid

Police release CCTV image after robbery bid

Police are hoping someone will recognise this man after an attempted armed robbery at a bank.

Immigrant cafe owner's warning during Ukip visit

Immigrant cafe owner's warning during Ukip visit

An immigrant cafe owner posted a sign warning people to "leave their bigotry at the door" after experiencing unpleasantness when Ukip arrived in town.

Tory hopefuls vie to represent Rochester and Strood

Tory hopefuls vie to represent Rochester and Strood

The Conservative's two prospective parliamentary hopefuls battled it out this evening to determine which of them will face Mark Reckless.

Woman bailed after child found wandering alone

Woman bailed after child found wandering alone

A woman has been released on bail after a young girl was found wandering alone near a railway station at midnight.

Coach of the Year nominations

Coach of the Year nominations

One of the most hotly-contested honours in this year’s Medway Sports Awards is likely to be Coach of the Year - and here are some of the nominees.

Three cars and lorry in motorway smash

Three cars and lorry in motorway smash

Delays are expected after a multi-vehicle pile-up on one of the county's busiest motorways during rush hour.

PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

David Cameron is reported to be planning an unprecedented number of visits to Rochester and Strood during the forthcoming by-election campaign.

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