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Compulsory eye tests for drivers?

Compulsory eye tests for drivers?

A group of optometrists is calling on driving authorities to bring in compulsory eye tests every 10 years to make the roads safer.

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Armed police called to street after gun sighting

Armed police called to street after gun sighting

Firearms officers were called to a residential street after reports someone had a gun at a home.

Lorry fire causes traffic chaos

Lorry fire causes traffic chaos

Motorists suffered massive delays after a lorry carrying 26 tonnes of hay burst into flames.

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Two teens deny murdering boy, 17

Two teens deny murdering boy, 17

Two teenagers have appeared in court to deny murdering a 17-year-old thought to have been fatally stabbed on his doorstep.

Pensioner facing jail after arsenal of guns found at home

Pensioner facing jail after arsenal of guns found at home

An “eccentric and obsessive” pensioner is facing prison after he was found to have a massive arsenal of guns and ammunition following a fire.

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Head praised as school report is ‘outstanding’

 Head praised as school report is ‘outstanding’

The school was branded a 'haven of care, respect, friendship and learning' despite being in the bottom 200 in the country just six years ago.

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Bone break unlikely to hinder Byrne

Bone break unlikely to hinder Byrne

Gillingham are hopeful Mark Byrne can play on Saturday despite breaking a bone in his hand.

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Benefits cheat avoids jail

Benefits cheat avoids jail

A woman claimed nearly £70,000 she was not entitled to over a 10-year period by failing to disclose her living arrangements had changed.

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Stray cat finally off the streets

Stray cat finally off the streets

A moggy that lived outside a pub for years is purring with delight after securing a proper home.

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Eaves: We're on the right road

Eaves: We're on the right road

Gillingham striker Tom Eaves believes Saturday’s point against Bury was another step in the right direction.

New church guidance on children's play

New church guidance on children's play

Schools supported by the Church of England have been told to let children be 'free to explore who they might be' while playing.

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Student had heroin and cocaine to sell at college

Student had heroin and cocaine to sell at college

A teenage drug dealer caught with heroin and cocaine at a college after fellow students told staff he reeked of cannabis has been locked up.

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Teenager fighting to save her dog

Teenager fighting to save her dog

A teenager’s fundraising campaign to save her dog’s life has reached almost £3,000 in just five days.

FA Vase draw

FA Vase draw

The three Kent clubs definitely through to the third round of the FA Vase have all been drawn at home.

Pervert jailed for abusing child decades ago

Pervert jailed for abusing child decades ago

A convicted sex offender has been jailed for molesting a boy more than 30 years ago.

Drug dealer locked up

Drug dealer locked up

Police became suspicious when they stopped a car with three men in it and noticed a strong smell of cannabis, a court heard.

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Medway Messenger Youth League results

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Find out which teams took the points in the latest round of Medway Messenger Youth League fixtures here.

Man forced to give up more than £30,000

Man forced to give up more than £30,000

A man has been forced to give up more than £30,000 cash which was seized by police during a search of his home.

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Gallery: Top 10 Gills v Bury pics

Gallery: Top 10 Gills v Bury pics

Ten of the best pictures from KM Group photographer Andy Jones as Gills grab a late point against Bury.

Brawn brings results

Brawn brings results

The half-time switch in attack paid off for Gills caretaker boss Steve Lovell on Saturday.

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