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Development plans 'devastating for environment and local area'

Development plans 'devastating for environment and local area'

Hundreds are opposing a proposal to build 75 new dwellings as they say it would impact the environment, road safety and access to local services.

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Midweek games could be the norm next season

Midweek games could be the norm next season

Gillingham are set for a high number of midweek games next season and manager Steve Evans can’t wait.

Gang causes chaos in village

Gang causes chaos in village

Police are stepping up patrols in a village after a shopkeeper was attacked and besieged by abusive teenagers.

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Burglar linked to break-ins after DNA found on drinking straw

Burglar linked to break-ins after DNA found on drinking straw

A burglar who left a trail of DNA evidence – including a straw after helping himself to a drink – after a spate of break-ins has been locked up.

Cautious times ahead

Cautious times ahead

As lockdown eases, we're meeting again but it can be with mixed emotions.

Greggs quits town

Greggs quits town

High Street favourite Greggs won't be reopening one of its eateries after it was closed during lockdown.

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A walk in the park...

A walk in the park...

Two women have made the decision to ditch their jobs and start something new during lockdown.

Big opportunity awaits Medway boxer

Big opportunity awaits Medway boxer

Welterweight boxer Louis Greene has a new opponent as he looks to claim a place among the world’s elite.

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Gills boss meets potential new signings

Gills boss meets potential new signings

Gillingham manager Steve Evans has met some potential new signings.

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'Jobs and services at risk unless government funds councils'

'Jobs and services at risk unless government funds councils'

Councillors have united in their praise for staff working during the pandemic but have warned the government must foot the bill to avoid service cuts.

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Tories turn on Boris for 'disgraceful' care home criticism

Tories turn on Boris for 'disgraceful' care home criticism

A former Conservative council leader of 15 years has hit out at his party leader for weak leadership and 'disgraceful' comments about care homes.

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Multi-vehicle crash on M2

Multi-vehicle crash on M2

Traffic is queuing on a motorway after an accident involving several vehicles.

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Teen guilty of murdering man over drugs row

Teen guilty of murdering man over drugs row

CCTV has been released of a 17-year-old boy before and after he stabbed a man to death in the street.

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Three arrested over alleyway robbery

Three arrested over alleyway robbery

A man and two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of carrying out a robbery near a train station.

Thames Estuary creative sector to receive £6.5m boost

Thames Estuary creative sector to receive £6.5m boost

The region's creative and cultural industries are set to benefit from an ambitious project in a bid to kickstart the economy.

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Former Dartford wing-wizard joins Chats

Former Dartford wing-wizard joins Chats

Chatham Town have added another big-name signing to their ranks.

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Approval for £5m leisure centre development

Approval for £5m leisure centre development

A £5 million redevelopment scheme has been approved for Splashes leisure centre, which will be closed for 18 months during the work.

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Dockyard and dance company's £33m grant boost

Dockyard and dance company's £33m grant boost

Two art organisations in Kent will receive a share of £33million emergency Covid-19 grant funding, announced today by Arts Council England.

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Cake in a car park at post-lockdown wedding

Cake in a car park at post-lockdown wedding

A couple who married after lockdown restrictions were lifted at the weekend, hosted their 'wedding reception' from the back of a 4x4.

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'He genuinely believed every child mattered'

'He genuinely believed every child mattered'

Tributes have been left at a school to remember a young teacher who died in an accident.

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