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Paedophile who preyed on underage girls through Facebook jailed

Paedophile who preyed on underage girls through Facebook jailed

A sexual predator who got “a thrill” from preying on underage girls with explicit chats on Facebook messenger has been jailed.

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Grammar school to admit girls for first time in 207 years

Grammar school to admit girls for first time in 207 years

Three single-sex grammar schools will now start accepting both boys and girls after the government approved the change.

Council cuts ‘vital’ support scheme for disabled children to save £200K

Council cuts ‘vital’ support scheme for disabled children to save £200K

Plans to scale back a scheme giving disabled children support to attend out-of-school clubs have been approved.

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Gills midfielder Williams stakes his claim

Gills midfielder Williams stakes his claim

Euan Williams took his chance to impress at the heart of the Gillingham midfield on Saturday.

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Southall departs Lordswood after losing run

Southall departs Lordswood after losing run

Southern Counties East side Lordswood release statement following departure of manager Nicky Southall.

Policewoman suffers ‘serious leg injury’ after ‘large bar brawl’

Policewoman suffers ‘serious leg injury’ after ‘large bar brawl’

Several people have been charged after a brawl outside a wine bar which left several injured, including a police officer.

‘It’s gutting’: Business blasts ‘no relief’ budget as it calls time on fried chicken venture

‘It’s gutting’: Business blasts ‘no relief’ budget as it calls time on fried chicken venture

A restaurant which opened during Covid and battled “against the odds” through lockdown to become a staple eatery in the high street is closing.

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River boat tour dock given approval

River boat tour dock given approval

A dock for boat tours on the River Medway has been given approval.

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Council humbled as driver wins battle over parking permit

Council humbled as driver wins battle over parking permit

A local authority has been forced to backtrack on its decision to strip residents of their parking permits.

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Medway Area Sunday League round-up

Medway Area Sunday League round-up

Ask Medway won the Junior Challenge Trophy Final after a dramatic finale against Springhead Park Reserves.

Nolan wants to play central role in Gills’ resurgence

Nolan wants to play central role in Gills’ resurgence

Jack Nolan is relishing the chance to play in a more central role as Gillingham look to find a winning formula.

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‘Plumbers charged my elderly relatives £8,560 but settled on £765 when challenged’

‘Plumbers charged my elderly relatives £8,560 but settled on £765 when challenged’

An elderly couple were charged more than £8,000 for emergency plumbing work before a relative intervened.

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Missing woman found, say police

Missing woman found, say police

Police say a 53-year-old woman reported missing has been found safe and well.

Missing teen found, say police

Missing teen found, say police

Police searching for a missing 17-year-old boy say he has been located safe and well.

‘It’s cheaper than a night on the town’: The return of the backstreet boozer

‘It’s cheaper than a night on the town’: The return of the backstreet boozer

A traditional pub which shut last year after 168 years of pulling pints has reopened its doors again to capitalise on a returning “socialising” trend.

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Bonner: You’re mad if you don’t think that was a good performance

Bonner: You’re mad if you don’t think that was a good performance

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner accepted that their fans would be frustrated despite what he described as a “good performance” against Blackpool.

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Report: Gillingham knocked out by Blackpool

Report: Gillingham knocked out by Blackpool

Gillingham’s FA Cup journey ended at the first hurdle against League 1 Blackpool on Saturday.

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Binman narrowly avoids jail after ‘nasty’ drunken attack on sports bar owner

Binman narrowly avoids jail after ‘nasty’ drunken attack on sports bar owner

A drunken binman has narrowly avoided jail after being thrown out of a sports bar and knocking one of the owners unconscious in the car park.

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Matchday Live: Gillingham v Blackpool, Solihull v Maidstone, Tonbridge v Harborough

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Blackpool, Solihull v Maidstone, Tonbridge v Harborough

Follow all the FA Cup action as it happens with Gillingham, Maidstone and Tonbridge all playing this afternoon.

All change in the FA Cup first round

All change in the FA Cup first round

Gillingham play in the first round of the FA Cup for the 101st time this weekend - but there could still be plenty of firsts at Priestfield.

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