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Bin collections up 40% as union row rumbles on

Bin collections up 40% as union row rumbles on

Councillors distanced themselves in a row over a waste contractor derecognising a trade union amid concerns about safe working measures for binmen.

Zoo receives £24,000 after online appeal

Zoo receives £24,000 after online appeal

A zoo owner who feared having to euthanise his animals due to the coronavirus lockdown has thanked the public after receiving thousands of pounds.

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Key workers urge people to stay home

Key workers urge people to stay home

Frontline staff across the county have urged people to stay at home in a video.

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Messages help patients stay connected

Messages help patients stay connected

A hospital has set up a scheme to help loved ones send messages to patients.

Man jailed after seven hour rooftop standoff

Man jailed after seven hour rooftop standoff

A man has been sentenced for dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon following a confrontation with police

Keeping your pet healthy in lockdown

Keeping your pet healthy in lockdown

Vets are advising pet owners of the steps they can take to make sure their animals are healthy during the lockdown period.

A Decade of Champions: Herne Bay 2011/12

A Decade of Champions: Herne Bay 2011/12

Simon Halsey's men overcame heartache and a budget cut before landing the Kent League title in 2012. Our feature plots the highs and lows.

'I don't want to euthanise our animals, but I don't see an alternative'

'I don't want to euthanise our animals, but I don't see an alternative'

A zoo is desperate for donations following the fear its animals may starve or have to be put to sleep as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

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New routine works for Olly

New routine works for Olly

Gillingham midfielder Olly Lee has discovered a new way to keep in shape.

The area of Kent with twice as many Covid-19 deaths

The area of Kent with twice as many Covid-19 deaths

New figures reveal for the first time the areas of Kent with the highest number of people who have died from Covid-19.

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106-year-old passes away

106-year-old passes away

A cherished resident of a care home has passed away aged 106.

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Three arrested following phone robberies

Three arrested following phone robberies

Three men have been arrested after police were called to reports of a man and a woman having their phones taken from them.

Teen's isolation-themed clothing range

Teen's isolation-themed clothing range

A teenage TikTok star has created a clothing range to raise money for a food charity.

How we can learn from Ramadan in post-lockdown world

How we can learn from Ramadan in post-lockdown world

A Muslim leader has explained how we can the lessons of the holy month of Ramadan could help us in a post-lockdown world.

Therapy dog helps family during Covid-19 lockdown

Therapy dog helps family during Covid-19 lockdown

A school girl and her family has had their lives transformed thanks to the charity, Tree of Hope.

Create and donate campaign takes off

Create and donate campaign takes off

Members of Great Britain’s senior trampoline team including Medway’s Kat Driscoll have smashed their fundraising target after posing for charity.

In times like these...

In times like these...

In our weekly column from Churches Together In Medway, it's time to reflect on these unusual times.

Record boss charged after penthouse balcony shooting

Record boss charged after penthouse balcony shooting

A record company boss has been charged after multiple shots were fired off a penthouse balcony near a shopping complex.

University partners with student to make hearts for the NHS

University partners with student to make hearts for the NHS

A pupil is supporting a campaign to mobilise creative people everywhere to use their skills and imagination to support the NHS.

Wages on Gills' agenda

Wages on Gills' agenda

Gillingham are in discussions with their playing staff over wages while manager Steve Evans is understood to be taking a pay cut.

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