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Flowers laid at spot where tragic cyclist knocked down by lorry

Flowers laid at spot where tragic cyclist knocked down by lorry

Floral tributes have today been left at the scene of an accident in which a cyclist was hit and killed by a lorry.

Woman killed in A2 horror crash after 'car breaks down'

Woman killed in A2 horror crash after 'car breaks down'

A woman has died after a crash on the A2 believed to have happened when her car broke down on the carriageway.

Did you see bike thieves?

Did you see bike thieves?

Witnesses are being sought after determined thieves stole two bikes which were locked and bolted onto a car roof rack.

Gills lose race discrimination ruling appeal

Gills lose race discrimination ruling appeal

Gillingham FC club bosses have today lost an appeal against a tribunal ruling that a player was sacked as an act of racial victimisation.

Medway school announces head teacher's sudden retirement

Medway school announces head teacher's sudden retirement

The head teacher of a Medway grammar school has stepped down - ahead of an expected critical Ofsted report.

Mum angry after being left behind at farm

Mum angry after being left behind at farm

A heavily pregnant woman and her son were left stranded on a day out at a farm park when the organisers headed home without them.

Cyclist dies after being hit by lorry

Cyclist dies after being hit by lorry

A cyclist has been killed after being knocked off his mountain bike by a lorry today.

Shop owner's 'sabotage' claim after dead mouse found on shelf

Shop owner's 'sabotage' claim after dead mouse found on shelf

A woman claims she has been set up by a rival business after her off licence was closed when hygiene inspectors found a decomposing mouse on a shelf.

Inside the Medway Messenger

Inside the Medway Messenger

The Medway Messenger is the perfect way to start your week, with all the latest news and sport, Going Out guide, TV, quizzes and more.

The £1-a-day commuter

The £1-a-day commuter

Meet the electric car driver with a commute to London that costs him just a pound a day - as dozens more charging points are to be set up across Kent.

Applause for Towns' TV legend

Applause for Towns' TV legend

A minute's applause will be held at Gillingham FC in memory of lifelong fan Sir David Frost, who died on Saturday.

Mum survives ruptured womb to have miracle baby

Mum survives ruptured womb to have miracle baby

A routine check-up turned up more than expected for mum-to-be Yeasmin Khanom... her womb had ruptured and her baby was in danger.

'My life as a land girl'

'My life as a land girl'

Glady Baker's squeezed a lot into her 100 years... including being a land army girl, thatching a roof and riding a motorbike.

Get me to the church... online!

Get me to the church... online!

A couple's wedding is going global today - as the ceremony is being beamed worldwide on a live internet stream.

Man charged after attack on taxi driver

Man charged after attack on taxi driver

A young man has appeared in court charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a taxi driver was hit over the head during a row with a passenger.

Biscuits that came with added crunch

Biscuits that came with added crunch

An investigation has been launched after a couple's pack of Rich Tea biscuits contained a sharp surprise - a shard of plastic.

Pair arrested over attempted murder

Pair arrested over attempted murder

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three men were stabbed during a row at a house.

Girlfriend cleared as ex-policeman denies sex assault on girl

Girlfriend cleared as ex-policeman denies sex assault on girl

The partner of a former PC accused of having inappropriate relationships with two young girls has been acquitted of any wrongdoing.

Tragedy as father chokes to death at daughter's wedding

Tragedy as father chokes to death at daughter's wedding

It was to be Jagan Babwah's perfect day - when his only daughter walked down the aisle. Unfortunately it was also to be his last.

Gills appeal hearing against claim by Mark McCammon

Gills appeal hearing against claim by Mark McCammon

Gillingham’s appeal against a ruling that they sacked a player for gross misconduct as an act of racial victimisation will be heard on Monday.

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