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‘Everyone else can take the praise and I'll get in and have a beer’

‘Everyone else can take the praise and I'll get in and have a beer’

Mark Bonner has explained why he hasn’t celebrated winning with a “fist pump” in front of the crowd - and why that’s unlikely to change any time soon.

Bonner’s “celebratory day” on the Gillingham training ground

Bonner’s “celebratory day” on the Gillingham training ground

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner had reason to be cheerful at the training ground on Thursday morning.

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Grammar school drops international diploma and returns to A-levels

Grammar school drops international diploma and returns to A-levels

A leading grammar school is dropping International Baccalaureate diploma in favour of A-levels only as of next September.

Decision on zoo application for 44 homes is delayed

Decision on zoo application for 44 homes is delayed

A decision on controversial plans for 44 homes on land owned by a zoo has been deferred following opposition from residents.

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A2 reopens in both directions following serious crash

A2 reopens in both directions following serious crash

Police, paramedics and firefighters were at the scene of a serious crash which closed part of the A2 and M2.

Big battles ahead for high-flying Rochester

Big battles ahead for high-flying Rochester

Rochester United have an FA Vase derby day to look forward to after a big weekend win – but before that comes a massive league game this Saturday.

Chatham hoping for a return to form in the FA Cup

Chatham hoping for a return to form in the FA Cup

Chatham Town will look to put their inconsistent league form behind them when they tackle higher-league opposition in the FA Cup this Saturday.

Gillingham manager hopes his young players learn from Trophy experience

Gillingham manager hopes his young players learn from Trophy experience

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner hopes the midweek EFL Trophy defeat against Crystal Palace proved an eye-opener for their own young hopefuls.

Police sergeant stripped naked and masturbated near play park

Police sergeant stripped naked and masturbated near play park

A police sergeant who admitted masturbating near a play park while naked has been sacked for gross misconduct.

Towns to run out of primary school places after NHS recruitment drive

Towns to run out of primary school places after NHS recruitment drive

An influx of people because of new developments and a successful NHS recruitment drive is predicted to cause a shortage of school places.

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Familiar face back in League 2 after switching clubs

Familiar face back in League 2 after switching clubs

Former Chatham Town boss and Gillingham managerial target Scott Lindsey is back in League 2 after taking over as head coach at MK Dons.

Blair axe manager two months into the new season

Blair axe manager two months into the new season

A disappointing start to the new campaign has cost one manager his job in the Southern Counties East Football League.

Romance fraudster swindled £120,000 from victim he met online

Romance fraudster swindled £120,000 from victim he met online

A 53-year-old man who claimed to be a secret operative army officer in Mali and swindled £128k from a woman he met online has been jailed.

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Poundstretcher to move into empty Wilko store this year

Poundstretcher to move into empty Wilko store this year

The budget store will take over a massive town centre unit after Wilko’s went into administration.

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Drivers facing delays after five-vehicle crash

Drivers facing delays after five-vehicle crash

Traffic was queuing on a busy motorway after a crash involving five vehicles.

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Fresh blow for Gillingham midfielder Coleman

Fresh blow for Gillingham midfielder Coleman

Ethan Coleman has suffered a new blow in what’s been a frustrating start to the new season for the Gillingham midfielder.

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Boss Bonner reflects on an error-strewn night for Gillingham

Boss Bonner reflects on an error-strewn night for Gillingham

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner admitted it wasn’t a brilliant night for his team but felt there were reasons for it.

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Report: Wyllie goal a highlight as Gillingham lose out to Palace youngsters

Report: Wyllie goal a highlight as Gillingham lose out to Palace youngsters

Gillingham were second best to Crystal Palace under-21s at Priestfield in their EFL Trophy group-stage match.

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Strictly Come Dancing and Britain’s Got Talent stars share the stage for town’s panto

Strictly Come Dancing and Britain’s Got Talent stars share the stage for town’s panto

Stars of the small screen will be treading the boards in this year’s festive production of Jack and the Beanstalk in one Kent town.

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Matchday Live: Gillingham v Crystal Palace, Maidenhead v Ebbsfleet

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Crystal Palace, Maidenhead v Ebbsfleet

Follow all the action in our live blog with Gillingham and Ebbsfleet both in action this evening.

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