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Soldier returns home to help sister take Covid test

Soldier returns home to help sister take Covid test

A soldier helped his key worker sister take her coronavirus test while on deployment back in his home town.

Neighbours raise thousands for hospital

Neighbours raise thousands for hospital

A children's ward is to receive thousands of pounds worth of gifts after neighbours raised money from people looking at their Christmas lights.

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Injury-hit Gillingham make the most of the break

Injury-hit Gillingham make the most of the break

Gillingham manager Steve Evans has welcomed the enforced Christmas break.

Lindsey hopeful over finishing SCEFL season

Lindsey hopeful over finishing SCEFL season

Chatham boss Scott Lindsey is confident that the Southern Counties East League season can be concluded.

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Military stand down from community testing programme

Military stand down from community testing programme

The armed forces is stepping down from its role to help run special symptom-free testing centres as it hands over the reigns.

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Pub boss left in dire financial straits

Pub boss left in dire financial straits

A fundraising campaign has been launched to save a much-loved pub from going under.

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'My dad died after catching Covid on ward'

'My dad died after catching Covid on ward'

A distraught daughter has questioned why a hospital had Covid patients on the same ward as her dad after the 80-year-old caught the illness and died.

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Two goals and three points are a boost for Gillingham striker

Two goals and three points are a boost for Gillingham striker

Gillingham striker John Akinde admits he should have scored more this season but was happy enough with his weekend double.

Testing finds 500 had virus without knowing

Testing finds 500 had virus without knowing

Special testing centres have identified almost 500 Covid carriers who had no symptoms.

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Appeal to find missing Dennis

Appeal to find missing Dennis

Police are hoping the public can help them find a 59-year-old man last seen almost a week ago.

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School hands out hampers to needy

School hands out hampers to needy

Staff and pupils at an academy have prepared festive hampers to be given out to members of the community.

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Panto saved by 600-video production

Panto saved by 600-video production

Theatre lovers have thought of a novel way around ensuring the magic of their annual family panto continues despite the latest lockdown.

Multi-million pound refurbishment complete

Multi-million pound refurbishment complete

Repairs to an iconic bridge have been completed in time for Christmas.

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Robbie revels in surprise role for Gills

Robbie revels in surprise role for Gills

Robbie McKenzie’s attacking role for Gillingham at the weekend was a surprise to the player, let alone opponents Rochdale.

'They couldn't handle him!' - Gills striker responds to manager's comments

'They couldn't handle him!' - Gills striker responds to manager's comments

John Akinde’s weekend performance was his best yet for Gillingham said manager Steve Evans.

'Valuable items' stolen from Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium

'Valuable items' stolen from Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium

Gillingham Football Club have appealed for help following a break in at their stadium.

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Infection rate hits record high

Infection rate hits record high

Figures released today show that almost one in a 100 people could have Covid in a part of the county.

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School to close until April due to Covid impact

School to close until April due to Covid impact

An academy is to send its pupils to a different school until April due to issues around staffing levels.

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Man taken to hospital after alleyway robbery

Man taken to hospital after alleyway robbery

A man was left needing hospital treatment for head injuries after he was beaten and robbed in a late-night alleyway attack.

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Emergency services called to high street

Emergency services called to high street

Part of a high street was taped off after emergency services descended on a town centre to treat a woman who collapsed.

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