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Gills boss Allen sensationally sacked

Gills boss Allen sensationally sacked

Gillingham have today sacked manager Martin Allen after the team's defeat against Shrewsbury... in a move that will shock fans.

Heavy rain hits Medway

Heavy rain hits Medway

After the briefest Indian summer, Medway was drenched with heavy downpours this weekend.

Firefighters issue warning after blaze threatens a home in Medway

Firefighters issue warning after blaze threatens a home in Medway

Firefighters are reminding people to close doors following a house fire in Henley Close, Walderslade, at 6.15pm yesterday.

Man 'who praised mass murderer' avoids jail for refugee threats

Man 'who praised mass murderer' avoids jail for refugee threats

A man once arrested after allegedly praising a mass murderer on Facebook has been spared prison for threatening two Afghan refugees in a row.

Turning the corner on fines

Turning the corner on fines

The man in charge of Chatham’s bus station has admitted it needed more signs, as the terminal reaches its second birthday.

Wedding day joy for flesh-eating bug survivor

Wedding day joy for flesh-eating bug survivor

A man who missed his big day when he was fighting for his life with a flesh-eating bug is finally getting hitched today.

Man tries to shake judge's hand after being cleared of rape

Man tries to shake judge's hand after being cleared of rape

A man cleared of raping a woman he met just hours earlier at a party attempted to shake hands with a judge after his acquittal today.

Pecs appeal... without breaking a sweat

Pecs appeal... without breaking a sweat

Two entrepreneurs have come up with a way of getting a flat stomach, broader shoulders and bulging biceps - without ever visiting a gym.

Teenage girl rescued in window drama at Rochester High Street

Teenage girl rescued in window drama at Rochester High Street

A woman was rescued after apparently threatening to jump out of a window at a bed and breakfast.

Shop sells knife to boy aged eight

Shop sells knife to boy aged eight

Police have visited a shop after staff sold a bottle opener with a knife attached to an eight-year-old boy.

Cigarette causes flat fire

Cigarette causes flat fire

Firefighters are warning smokers to take extra care when extinguishing their cigarettes after a man had a lucky escape.

Brave Becky Toms fulfils her dying wish - to save others

Brave Becky Toms fulfils her dying wish - to save others

A young woman who died after years of battling a brain tumour has helped others by donating her organs.

Hospital director quits £130k role

 Hospital director quits £130k role

A top director has left a major hospital in the wake of a damning report.

Chats set for biggest game in decades

Chats set for biggest game in decades

Chatham face one of their biggest games for two decades this weekend when they travel to Horsham in the FA Cup third qualifying round.

Gillingham boxing referee avoids a KO

Gillingham boxing referee avoids a KO

Olympic champion Anthony Joshua’s professional debut almost ended in disaster – after landing a punch on Gillingham referee Ian John-Lewis.

Parrish seeking maximum points

Parrish seeking maximum points

Invicta Dynamos coach Kevin Parrish is looking for his team to collect maximum points this weekend.

Driver flees scene of A2 crash

Driver flees scene of A2 crash

Police say a driver has fled the scene of a crash in Chatham.

Clampdown on the ‘crack cocaine’ betting machines

 Clampdown on the ‘crack cocaine’ betting machines

A new national code of conduct for betting shops has been introduced after suggestions from councillors in Medway.

Lower rail fare hikes for Kent passengers

Lower rail fare hikes for Kent passengers

Rochester and Strood MP Mark Reckless said there is still much more to do after a cap on rail fares was announced.

Anger over storage plan

Anger over storage plan

Dozens of complaints have been made against plans to build a storage yard in a beauty spot.

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