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First coronavirus death in Kent confirmed

First coronavirus death in Kent confirmed

A 64-year-old with underlying health conditions is the first person to die in Kent after getting coronavirus.

Man charged after 300 nuisance calls made to 999 operators

Man charged after 300 nuisance calls made to 999 operators

A man has been charged after the ambulance service and police received hundreds of necessary calls.

Isolation extended for Gills pros

Isolation extended for Gills pros

Gillingham players have been told to stay away from the club for another week.

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Carer pleads for sense from panic buyers

Carer pleads for sense from panic buyers

A woman who looks after her disabled sister is urging people to stop panic buying after struggling to find basic essentials in the shops.

There's football at Priestfield!

There's football at Priestfield!

There's been football played at Priestfield this week but away from the club Regan Charles-Cook's keepy-uppy challenge doesn't end well.

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NHS staff treated to cheeky Nandos

NHS staff treated to cheeky Nandos

Emergency Department staff were treated to a free meal from Nandos to say thank you for all their hard work amid COVID-19.

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Gills on the front foot

Gills on the front foot

When football returns this season, Gillingham boss Steve Evans insists his team will be ready.

Pervert caught with 30k indecent images

Pervert caught with 30k indecent images

A sex offender banned from using the internet was caught with 30,000 indecent images of children.

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Holiday Park announces closures

Holiday Park announces closures

The coronavirus outbreak has forced the closure of sites run by a national holiday park.

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Pride in Medway awards called off

Pride in Medway awards called off

An annual gala evening which celebrates unsung heroes is the latest event to be cancelled because of coronavirus.

Traffic held after M2 crash

Traffic held after M2 crash

A crash is causing traffic delays on the London-bound carriageway of the M2.

Holiday park denies coronavirus claims

Holiday park denies coronavirus claims

Holiday park managers have quashed reports suggesting a positive case of coronavirus has been recorded at the site.

Couple's wedding dream left in tatters

Couple's wedding dream left in tatters

A couple who have been sweethearts for more than 30 years say their wedding has been ruined by the government's coronavirus advice.

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Meeting for 12,000 homes plan called off

Meeting for 12,000 homes plan called off

Residents had been invited to discuss council plans for a huge new redevelopment after being awarded £170m to improve infrastructure.

Gin makers could produce hand sanitiser

Gin makers could produce hand sanitiser

An award-winning distillery says it is in discussion with the government about using its alcohol to make hand sanitiser.

EFL extend football shutdown

EFL extend football shutdown

Gillingham fans won’t see their team in action until May at the earliest.

Bus timetables cut back under coronavirus changes

Bus timetables cut back under coronavirus changes

Dozens of bus services across the county will be reduced to restricted timetables over the coming months in the wake of the virus outbreak.

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'Fraudster' cons fast food shop

'Fraudster' cons fast food shop

A man posing as a university official tricked a business into making a £100 donation meant for charity.

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Parklife for Gills midfielder

Parklife for Gills midfielder

Gillingham midfielder Stuart O’Keefe is using his local park to stay fit.

Money and hope offered by the EFL

Money and hope offered by the EFL

The EFL's £50m relief package will be welcomed by the Gills after chairman Paul Scally says their own cash will run out in two to three months.

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