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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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'We're all fighting the same invisible enemy'

'We're all fighting the same invisible enemy'

Muslims are taking to the streets to offer help to those in self isolation.

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Shop queues 'like Christmas rush'

Shop queues 'like Christmas rush'

Customers were lining up a supermarket in the early hours amid fears about the spread of the coronavirus.

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Towns schools shut as pressure mounts on national closure

Towns schools shut as pressure mounts on national closure

At least five schools have shut over pressures due to the coronavirus as a decision is expected imminently on whether a national closure is required.

Man arrested after 'disturbance on tracks'

Man arrested after 'disturbance on tracks'

Kent Police teamed up with British Transport Police officers to arrested a man on suspicion of assault after an incident in a high street.

Man admits bludgeoning pensioner to death

Man admits bludgeoning pensioner to death

A drug addict has confessed to killing a "gentle and lonely" disabled neighbour, after a dramatic change of plea in the middle of a murder trial.

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Gills' plight raised in Parliament

Gills' plight raised in Parliament

Gillingham Football Club will be eligible for government support over lost income during the Football League lockdown.

Party leaders to meet to discuss coronavirus action

Party leaders to meet to discuss coronavirus action

Political leaders will hold a cross-party meeting to discuss how residents will be looked after and protected in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bus firm 'smirked at girl's injury'

Bus firm 'smirked at girl's injury'

A mum has hit out after her daughter ended up in hospital when a bus driver reportedly slammed on the brakes.

Major events cancelled as attractions shut down

Major events cancelled as attractions shut down

Two of Kent's biggest tourist attractions and a host of big events planned for 2020 have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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