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Memorial for restaurant boss before he’s flown home

Memorial for restaurant boss before he’s flown home

A memorial is being held for a beloved restaurant boss before he is flown back to Latvia.

‘First of its kind’ secure school for young offenders to open in Kent

‘First of its kind’ secure school for young offenders to open in Kent

A secure school designed to turn around the lives of some of Britain’s most violent young offenders is set to open in Kent.

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Drivers warned of access closure to busy multi-storey car park

Drivers warned of access closure to busy multi-storey car park

One of the main access points to a town centre’s multi-storey car park is currently closed.

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Opening date revealed for new £24m sports complex

Opening date revealed for new £24m sports complex

A sports centre is set to reopen after undergoing a multi-million-pound transformation.

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Cannabis plants seized as police swoop on street

Cannabis plants seized as police swoop on street

Cannabis plants have been seized from multiple homes during a raid on a residential street.

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Cyclist dies after crash with car door

Cyclist dies after crash with car door

A man in his 70s has died after colliding with the driver’s door of a stationary car near a railway station.

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Gillingham’s young coach creates a storm in the play-offs

Gillingham’s young coach creates a storm in the play-offs

Gillingham’s former winger and academy coach Jermaine McGlashan never achieved promotion as a player but has found success quickly as a manager.

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‘We get a lot of digs... you have to bite your tongue’ – How Chatham have risen above the critics

‘We get a lot of digs... you have to bite your tongue’ – How Chatham have risen above the critics

Chatham Town chairman Kevin Hake embraced the local community from day one and the club is now getting the rewards.

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World-first Emily nominated for top award

World-first Emily nominated for top award

A healthcare worker who was the first person on the planet to perform her role has told of her pride at being shortlisted for a hospital award.

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Gillingham release eight and make four players available for transfer

Gillingham release eight and make four players available for transfer

Gillingham have announced their retained list with four players made available and eight leaving on the expiry of their contracts this summer.

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‘Alpaca man’ to join Kent Olympic legend on Machu Picchu trek

‘Alpaca man’ to join Kent Olympic legend on Machu Picchu trek

The boss of an alpaca farm will be taking part in a multi-day hike across Machu Picchu with a British gold Olympic champion.

‘Unique’ outdoor pool officially recognised as ‘historically significant’

‘Unique’ outdoor pool officially recognised as ‘historically significant’

A popular lido thought to be the last riverside pool of its kind in the country has been officially recognised ahead of its summer reopening.

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I wasn’t ready for it to be my ‘Last Waltz’ - Clemence’s message to Gillingham fans

I wasn’t ready for it to be my ‘Last Waltz’ - Clemence’s message to Gillingham fans

Stephen Clemence says it was a privilege to have managed at Gillingham in his first response since leaving the club.

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‘Selfish’ sex offender subjected children to ‘vile abuse’

‘Selfish’ sex offender subjected children to ‘vile abuse’

A paedophile has been jailed for nearly 20 years after being found guilty of rape and six other sexual offences against children.

Fears 134-home development would strain village services ‘beyond their limits’

Fears 134-home development would strain village services ‘beyond their limits’

A housing development which could replace the site of a former social club has once again come under fire.

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Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

Bend It Like Beckham actor films in high street

An actor best known for his roles as King Henry VIII and in Bend It Like Beckham has been seen filming in an historic high street.

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First stage of 800-home development next to country park approved

First stage of 800-home development next to country park approved

The first 91 houses in an 800-home development have been given the green light.

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Indoor heated dog pool where XL Bullies are welcome

Indoor heated dog pool where XL Bullies are welcome

A canine playground including Kent’s first indoor fun pool for dogs, plus a tricks studio, has opened.

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Man charged after report of indecent exposure on main road

Man charged after report of indecent exposure on main road

A man has been charged with outraging public decency after a reported indecent exposure incident.

Pug left with serious burns on face and mouth

Pug left with serious burns on face and mouth

A seven-month-old pug was left with a swollen face, fractures and breathing difficulties while under his care.

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