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Gills fan who stole club’s safe says conviction ‘best thing to happen’ to him

Gills fan who stole club’s safe says conviction ‘best thing to happen’ to him

A dad who raided Priestfield Stadium has appeared in the dock again, and had a surprising statement for the judge.

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Councillor hopes to be MP more than 100 miles away

Councillor hopes to be MP more than 100 miles away

A Labour councillor from Kent has been selected to contest a seat more than 100 miles away at the next general election.

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Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

A shocked movie-goer has described the moment she spotted vermin roaming freely and munching popcorn during a screening of “Back to Black”.

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CCTV released after petrol station staff ‘racially abused by drinks thief’

CCTV released after petrol station staff ‘racially abused by drinks thief’

Police have issued an image of a man they wish to speak to after employees at a service station reported being threatened by a suspected thief.

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Boss hails veteran striker’s “monster performance” and teen keeper’s “unreal” debut

Boss hails veteran striker’s “monster performance” and teen keeper’s “unreal” debut

Hollands & Blair draft in teen keeper to cover for Marathon-man Dan Ellis while their veteran striker does the business at the other end.

Chatham facing a “straight shootout” for second place

Chatham facing a “straight shootout” for second place

Chatham Town boss Kevin Hake is hoping their “big game” experience can help them to play-off success.

Gillingham playing for pride on final day

Gillingham playing for pride on final day

Gillingham will be looking to end their season on a high this Saturday after failing in their promotion quest.

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Man with ‘fascination’ for guns jailed

Man with ‘fascination’ for guns jailed

A man has been jailed for more than six years after police found a sawn-off shotgun in his home.

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Housing firm fined £528k over cable ‘which could have killed the public’

Housing firm fined £528k over cable ‘which could have killed the public’

One of Kent’s biggest social housing companies has been handed a huge fine after one of its workers struck an electrical line while fixing fences.

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‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

Leaders of a community organisation providing free sports sessions to deprived communities say theft is “heartbreaking”.

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Ship which saved thousands of lives reaches historic milestone

Ship which saved thousands of lives reaches historic milestone

A cathedral service has been held to celebrate the centenary of an historic paddle steamer which played a key role in the Second World War.

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Green Party selects general election candidate

Green Party selects general election candidate

Addressing climate change and inequality are among the priorities of a Green Party member who will be vying for votes at the next general election.

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Missing teens safely located

Missing teens safely located

Officers are no longer looking for two missing teenage girls.

How setbacks have made Gillingham defender stronger

How setbacks have made Gillingham defender stronger

Gillingham defender Remeao Hutton has made the most of the setbacks in his career.

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Boy, 16, accused of burgling homes and stealing car

Boy, 16, accused of burgling homes and stealing car

A 16-year-old boy is to appear in court in connection with the theft of a car and early morning raids on four homes.

Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

A shop which was forced to close after a car crashed into the side of the building has reopened.

Big following heading to Priestfield this Saturday

Big following heading to Priestfield this Saturday

Gillingham’s weekend visitors Doncaster Rovers have sold out their away allocation in what will be a huge game for them on Saturday.

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‘Cowardly criminal’ jailed after robbing girls at knifepoint

‘Cowardly criminal’ jailed after robbing girls at knifepoint

A prolific thief has been jailed after using a weapon to threaten young girls in the woods and steal their belongings.

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Gillingham’s energetic midfielder is just the man for Clem

Gillingham’s energetic midfielder is just the man for Clem

Gillingham's head coach Stephen Clemence has highlighted the impact Dom Jefferies makes to the team.

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Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

Life on the line: The bus journey in Kent that adds ten years to your life

New data has shone a spotlight on rising health inequality with residents at the start of a bus line living 10 years less than those at the end.

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