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Man due in court after serious assault

Man due in court after serious assault

A man's been charged after a 55-year-old was left with fractured eye sockets, a swollen face and bleeding on the brain following an attack.

Confidential patient notes from 999 calls found strewn across street

Confidential patient notes from 999 calls found strewn across street

An investigation has been launched after harrowing paramedic reports on a teenager's suicide bid and a woman's death were discovered in a street.

Netminder hails Mos fans

Netminder hails Mos fans

Netminder Chris Douglas hailed the Invicta Dynamos fans after completing his first shut-out since moving to Gillingham.

Watson wants improved display against promotion chasers

Watson wants improved display against promotion chasers

Chatham’s first game of 2014 is against a side manager Kevin Watson believes are destined for promotion in the near future.

Breakthrough in campaign for asbestos disease victims

Breakthrough in campaign for asbestos disease victims

Mesothelioma victims who have been unable to get compensation can now make a claim under a new government scheme.

Baby battling rare brain tumour

Baby battling rare brain tumour

Seven-month-old Amelia Harrington is battling for her life after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour almost unheard of in babies.

Dogs rescued from house blaze

Dogs rescued from house blaze

Firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire in Strood after a smoke alarm alerted neighbours to the blaze.

Ex-PC in court over Steven Gerrard CCTV

Ex-PC in court over Steven Gerrard CCTV

A former police officer has appeared in court accused of misconduct over CCTV footage of an alleged incident involving England captain Steven Gerrard.

Launderette owner in court for cannabis growing charge

 Launderette owner in court for cannabis growing charge

The owner of a launderette has appeared in court accused of growing cannabis and abstracting electricity at his high street shop.

Popular actress to play murder victim in TV drama

Popular actress to play murder victim in TV drama

Actress Sheridan Smith is to play a Kent woman murdered by her husband in an upcoming ITV drama about her killer.

Second world heritage bid is rejected

Second world heritage bid is rejected

Medway has today failed in a second bid to be considered for World Heritage Site status in an announcement described as "very disappointing".

Footballer apologises for wearing 'suicide bomber' costume at party

Footballer apologises for wearing 'suicide bomber' costume at party

A footballer has said sorry after apparently appearing as a suicide bomber in an "insensitive" fancy dress costume.

Commuters turn to coach

Commuters turn to coach

With rail fares rising, a coach firm is reporting record passenger numbers.

Inquest opens into teen's road death

Inquest opens into teen's road death

An inquest has been opened into the death of a teenager who was killed as he walked home in the early hours of New Year's Day.

African trip for building apprentice

African trip for building apprentice

A young worker on a housing estate in Kent was sent to Malawi to help with a charity house building initiative.

Gills sign midfielder Smith

Gills sign midfielder Smith

Gillingham have signed attacking midfielder Connor Smith on loan from Championship club Watford until the end of the season.

Inquest into drummer's death fails to find answers

Inquest into drummer's death fails to find answers

An inquest has failed to fully explain how a much-loved musician died after a fire broke out at his flat in Gillingham.

New head for new term at school with 'colourful' past

New head for new term at school with 'colourful' past

Pupils at the Bishop of Rochester Academy will return to school today for their first full term under a new head.

Pony loses eye after being hit by branch

Pony loses eye after being hit by branch

An animal sanctuary is appealing for donations after an elderly Shetland pony was injured in the recent storms.

Update: Crews called to boat blaze

Update: Crews called to boat blaze

Firefighters battled to save a house boat from being totally destroyed in a fire earlier today.

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