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Report: Cup magic for Gills

Report: Cup magic for Gills

Elliott List scored the winner as Gillingham knocked Premier League Cardiff out of the FA Cup.

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Disruptive climate change protest 'a success'

Disruptive climate change protest 'a success'

Organisers of a climate change protest which halted traffic in a busy centre centre for several hours say the demonstration was a success.

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Fire at former shipyard

Fire at former shipyard

Firefighters were called to tackle a small fire at derelict shipyard.

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Fire crews tackle pool blaze

Fire crews tackle pool blaze

Firefighters were called to a fire, which started in timber-framed building used to store swimming pool plant equipment.

Climate change protest causes 'traffic mayhem'

Climate change protest causes 'traffic mayhem'

Traffic is being halted and police are out on patrol as climate change activists block a major route to raise awareness of global warming.

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Gold watch and purse swiped in burglary

Gold watch and purse swiped in burglary

Residents came home to find a watch and purse was missing from their home following a burglary.

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Boy, 10, hit by car

Boy, 10, hit by car

A 10-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Teen left rail firm with £1.3m costs

Teen left rail firm with £1.3m costs

A teenager left a rail network with a loss of almost £1.3 million and left more than 1,000 passengers stranded after he ran onto tracks.

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Dog sighting was not missing Molly

Dog sighting was not missing Molly

The search goes on to find a dog who went missing with its owner, who was later found dead.

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Thieves halt trains again

Thieves halt trains again

Thieves caused major disruption on a train line after stealing signalling cables.

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50 new jobs as former train depot reopens

50 new jobs as former train depot reopens

A once thriving railway maintenance site is being revived after almost five years in the doldrums, creating 50 jobs.

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Kent's classic FA Cup ties

Kent's classic FA Cup ties

As Gills take on Cardiff City in the third round of the FA Cup, we take a look at some of the best ties for Kent's teams over the years.

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Mum battling cancer seeks welfare changes

 Mum battling cancer seeks welfare changes

A woman with two young daughters had to give up her job after being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

School gets new head teacher

School gets new head teacher

A boys' grammar school has revealed its new head teacher following an intensive selection process.

Netball captain's inspiring visit

Netball captain's inspiring visit

The head of England's netball team visited a school as she seeks to spread her love of the game.

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Ferry boss comes under scrutiny

Ferry boss comes under scrutiny

Questions have been asked about the role of a company boss awarded a contract to provide ferries from Kent in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Crash closes major road

Crash closes major road

A crash involving two cars has closed part of the A2 and is causing delays for motorists.

Missing teenager found

Missing teenager found

A 14-year-old who had not been seen for several days has been found safe and well.

Driver failed to leave details after crash

Driver failed to leave details after crash

A caretaker knocked down by a car is unable to walk without crutches.

Mountain of rubbish dumped

Mountain of rubbish dumped

A council has warned fly-tippers will be prosecuted after a huge pile or rubbish was dumped at the roadside.

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Seeing double at duo's classic screenings

Seeing double at duo's classic screenings

Classic movie screenings being staged ahead of the release of new film Stan & Ollie will include a visit from two familiar faces in Kent.

School places priority row

School places priority row

Kent County Council to consider government plans to prioritise school places for children adopted from outside of England.

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Roadworks to repair water main called off

Roadworks to repair water main called off

Drivers are being told they will not have to divert after Southern Water confirmed it will not close a main road for nearly three weeks.

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'We were in shock - he was so laid back'

'We were in shock - he was so laid back'

A star-struck couple who drank champagne with Johnny Depp on the Eurostar say meeting the A-lister made their anniversary.

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Pedestrian dies after being struck by car

Pedestrian dies after being struck by car

A man in his 70s has died following a crash this morning where the air ambulance was called.

Dad faces jail after burgling homes

Dad faces jail after burgling homes

A father is facing a jail sentence for committing burglaries and other offences.

Roadworks to shut part of the A249

Roadworks to shut part of the A249

A series of overnight roadworks over more than a fortnight will close one of Kent's busiest routes.

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NHS trust fined £300k after staff stabbed by patient

NHS trust fined £300k after staff stabbed by patient

An NHS trust has been fined £300,000 after two nurses suffered life-changing injuries when they were repeatedly stabbed by a patient.

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Man denies attempted murder after Remembrance Day stabbing

Man denies attempted murder after Remembrance Day stabbing

A boxer has denied attempted murder after another man suffered about 26 stab wounds.

'We're ecstatic to finally be open'

'We're ecstatic to finally be open'

A popular café at the end of a pier was reopened today with a new look and management team after a £500,000 refit.

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