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'Hopefully it's the first of many' - Gills striker John Akinde off the mark

'Hopefully it's the first of many' - Gills striker John Akinde off the mark

John Akinde was relieved to have got his first goal of the season and hopes it’s the first of many.

'I stopped drinking for 20 years before I came here!'

'I stopped drinking for 20 years before I came here!'

Lordswood’s final training session before lockdown was spent in the bar as a competition to draw pictures of each other was judged.

'Someone needs to be held accountable for dad's death'

'Someone needs to be held accountable for dad's death'

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - The daughter of a man who died before he could get an appointment for a rare skin condition is demanding answers.

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Future plans for five surgeries to be revealed

Future plans for five surgeries to be revealed

Thousands of patients have been asked for their input to decide the futures of five GP surgeries where a failing provider walked away.

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Moment moped raiders smash into salon

Moment moped raiders smash into salon

This is the moment moped-mounted raiders smashed their way into a salon - which has been burgled twice before.

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Buses attacked with missiles in night of havoc

Buses attacked with missiles in night of havoc

Police faced a slew of vandalism reports in which buses and people are alleged to have been attacked with missiles thrown by groups of youths.

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£1.99 million investment in wake of Covid-19

£1.99 million investment in wake of Covid-19

A new adult learning hub will replace a derelict shopping centre as part of a multi-million pound regeneration project.

Workplace infections leads to October becoming worst month of pandemic

Workplace infections leads to October becoming worst month of pandemic

Cases soared throughout October with the infection rate increasing by more than 400% during the month as it passed the peak of the first wave.

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Art director features in celebrity photographer's new gallery

Art director features in celebrity photographer's new gallery

A woman who dedicated her lockdown to ensuring children with learning difficulties had a creative outlet has been included in a national gallery.

Man fined £90 over river rescue hoax

Man fined £90 over river rescue hoax

A man has been fined after a river search involving helicopters and several emergency teams turned out to be a hoax.

Remembrance Sunday event moves online

Remembrance Sunday event moves online

Plans to ensure the Fallen are honoured will be streamed remotely as part of a limited wreath laying ceremony.

Gillingham loan goalie Joe Lumley will head back to QPR with a glowing report

Gillingham loan goalie Joe Lumley will head back to QPR with a glowing report

Jack Bonham's return from injury means it's thank you and goodbye to impressive loan keeper Joe Lumley.

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John Akinde was the physical presence that Gillingham needed at Crewe

John Akinde was the physical presence that Gillingham needed at Crewe

Manager Steve Evans hailed the impact of game-changer John Akinde on Tuesday night.

Two lanes closed on M2 after crash

Two lanes closed on M2 after crash

Two lanes of the M2 have been closed following a crash.

Gillingham boss Steve Evans grateful for some good fortune

Gillingham boss Steve Evans grateful for some good fortune

Steve Evans admitted his Gills side may have been second best at Crewe on Tuesday night but it was about time their luck changed.

Crewe 0 Gillingham 1: John Akinde comes off the bench to clinch Gills win

Crewe 0 Gillingham 1: John Akinde comes off the bench to clinch Gills win

Gillingham’s run of defeats is over thanks to John Akinde’s winner at Crewe.

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Matchday Live: Crewe v Gillingham

Matchday Live: Crewe v Gillingham

All the action as it happens from Gillingham's trip to Crewe in League 1.

'To shut us down again is a total injustice'

'To shut us down again is a total injustice'

Gym owners have reacted to the lockdown closure order, amid calls for leisure and sports venues to be declared 'essential' businesses.

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'We have fed 5,000 hungry kids'

'We have fed 5,000 hungry kids'

Thousands of children across Medway have benefited from a scheme to help families in need over half term.

'Fatalities will continue if we don't do anything now'

'Fatalities will continue if we don't do anything now'

Concerns have been raised regarding the safety of a major road following a fatal collision.

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