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‘It’s tough but it’s time’: Popular comic book shop to shut after 30 years

‘It’s tough but it’s time’: Popular comic book shop to shut after 30 years

The owners of a comic book shop have announced it is closing its doors as more than three decades as they look to retire and “do their own thing”.

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Injury setback for Gillingham midfielder

Injury setback for Gillingham midfielder

Gillingham’s hopes of having Armani Little back for next week’s game at Bromley have been set back.

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Emergency services called after ‘man falls in river’

Emergency services called after ‘man falls in river’

Police, ambulance services and the coastguard have been called to concerns for a man’s welfare.

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24-hour accommodation to help change lives

24-hour accommodation to help change lives

A new space will provide shelter for 30 young people while teaching them life skills from budgeting to cooking.

Dynamos back down to earth after 16-2 victory

Dynamos back down to earth after 16-2 victory

A big win last Saturday for the Invicta Dynamos didn’t lead to the desired performance the following day - much to the head coach’s frustration.

Five-star Chatham continue to impress

Five-star Chatham continue to impress

Chatham Town’s big weekend win extended their unbeaten run in the league to eight games.

How boxing transformed Trish

How boxing transformed Trish

Trish Bailey’s been preparing hard for her second amateur boxing bout and believes the sport has transformed her mental health.

Tributes to popular landlord who ran string of pubs

Tributes to popular landlord who ran string of pubs

A long-standing and popular landlord, who ran numerous pubs in his 35 years in the licensing trade, has died.

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Smash between gritter truck and car blocks major route

Smash between gritter truck and car blocks major route

Drivers faced delays this evening following a crash between a gritter lorry and a car.

Plans for 800 homes to include improvements to busy roundabout

Plans for 800 homes to include improvements to busy roundabout

People are being asked for their views on a proposed development of 800 homes which would include road improvements at a traffic hotspot.

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Tributes paid to former newspaper editor

Tributes paid to former newspaper editor

Tributes have been paid to a former editor who trained hundreds of journalists, including some who went on to national success.

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‘Innovative’ businesses praised at annual awards

‘Innovative’ businesses praised at annual awards

The best of the best have been praised at this year’s Medway Business Awards.

Council’s social housing service given second highest rating

Council’s social housing service given second highest rating

A Kent council’s social housing stock has been rated by the government in the first inspection of its kind.

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Person taken to hospital after ‘loud’ house blaze

Person taken to hospital after ‘loud’ house blaze

Neighbours have reported being woken up by a ‘loud pop’ and sirens as emergency services attended a fire near a railway station.

Bonner: Prove your worth

Bonner: Prove your worth

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner’s hinted at making changes in January.

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Caswell maps out title hopes after returning to his best

Caswell maps out title hopes after returning to his best

Robert Caswell produced the dominant performance he’d been looking for to beat Kasey Bradnum last weekend and can now focus on an exciting 2025.

Weather-beaten manager gets the right reaction

Weather-beaten manager gets the right reaction

Rochester United’s manager got the reaction he was looking for last weekend - even if their game at Lydd Town failed to finish.

The war hero who took part in raids on secret rocket base

The war hero who took part in raids on secret rocket base

A veteran Second World War pilot, who was honoured for his bravery, is to visit an aircraft preservation workshop where vintage craft are repaired.

Teen under anaesthetic plays chess against hospital staff during foot op - and wins

Teen under anaesthetic plays chess against hospital staff during foot op - and wins

A teenage boy played a game of chess with hospital staff during a foot operation as part of a pioneering new initiative to ease anxiety.

Man has gold chain stolen by woman who hugged him

Man has gold chain stolen by woman who hugged him

A man reportedly had his gold chain stolen after a woman “unexpectedly hugged” him as part of a distraction theft.

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