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Rare orchid found growing again after 100 years

Rare orchid found growing again after 100 years

A rare orchid has been found flowering again for the first time in 100 years after a cluster was discovered alongside the high speed trainline.

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'Dad fought in last Tokyo Olympics, 57 years on he's battling dementia'

'Dad fought in last Tokyo Olympics, 57 years on he's battling dementia'

The family of a man who boxed at the last Tokyo Olympics are fighting to raise awareness over possible links between the sport and his dementia.

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Inside new multi-million pound school

Inside new multi-million pound school

For the first time you can see inside the county's newest secondary school which will welcome students in September.

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‘Ridiculous’ Gillingham manager says League 1 spending is out of control

‘Ridiculous’ Gillingham manager says League 1 spending is out of control

Spending in League 1 is ‘getting out of control’ according to Gillingham manager Steve Evans.

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Woman's death 'hastened after hospital's lack of observation'

Woman's death 'hastened after hospital's lack of observation'

A coroner has demanded a hospital take action to prevent future deaths after finding a cancer patient was not placed under sufficient observation.

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‘It’s been amazing’ Connor Ogilvie says thank you and goodbye to the Gills

‘It’s been amazing’ Connor Ogilvie says thank you and goodbye to the Gills

Portsmouth's new signing Connor Ogilvie says he has developed from a boy to a man during his four years with Gillingham.

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Gillingham lose defender to League 1 rivals

Gillingham lose defender to League 1 rivals

Gillingham’s hopes of re-signing defender Connor Ogivlie have ended after he agreed a deal with League 1 rivals Portsmouth.

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Murder suspect told police victim had stabbed himself

Murder suspect told police victim had stabbed himself

A man accused of murdering a former paratrooper told police his victim has "done this to himself" when he was found stabbed three times.

Councillor defends town after comedian's jibe on Countdown

Councillor defends town after comedian's jibe on Countdown

Actor and comedian Julian Clary labelled a Kent town a "terrible place" while appearing on TV show Countdown.

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Parkrun returns as Medway Mile set for comeback

Parkrun returns as Medway Mile set for comeback

Runners returned for the eagerly awaited Parkrun with hundreds of joggers taking part and a family day makes its comeback from lockdown.

Tokyo Olympics: Hinch stars in shoot-out win

Tokyo Olympics: Hinch stars in shoot-out win

Former Holcombe star Maddie Hinch was the hero for GB’s hockey team once again as her penalty shoot-out exploits set up a rematch with the Dutch.

Council faces more criticism in grass-cutting row

Council faces more criticism in grass-cutting row

People say they are fed up with the state of grass verges two months after a no mow campaign ended.

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Homes plan next to school

Homes plan next to school

A plan has been unveiled to build homes close to the site of a new secondary school, in an area popular with developers.

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Off to the polls

Off to the polls

A list of candidates vying to become councillors in two by-elections has been revealed.

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Homes could put young adults 'at risk'

Homes could put young adults 'at risk'

A councillor says young people's lives could be at risk if they are housed in an area which has high levels of crime.

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Evans expecting tough evening at Norwich

Evans expecting tough evening at Norwich

It’s game on at Norwich for Gillingham’s final pre-season challenge and boss Steve Evans is ready for a tough evening.

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Body found in search for missing Rory

Body found in search for missing Rory

A body has been found in the search for a missing 25-year-old man who went missing on a night out.

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Gillingham striker waiting for the right move

Gillingham striker waiting for the right move

Acceptable transfer offers have been made for Gillingham striker John Akinde but the player is holding out for a deal that’s right for him.

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Maghoma put in the shop window at the weekend

Maghoma put in the shop window at the weekend

Gillingham defender Christian Maghoma was given 90 minutes to prove to the scouts watching on Saturday that he was worth a punt.

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'Tornadoes' spotted forming over county

'Tornadoes' spotted forming over county

Rare funnel clouds have been photographed across Kent this afternoon as heavy rain is set to batter the county.

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