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Man dies at county court

Man dies at county court

Police were called after concerns were raised for a man's welfare but he died at the scene.

Cyclist remains in hospital after 'road rage incident causes fit'

Cyclist remains in hospital after 'road rage incident causes fit'

A man, in his 60s, who suffered serious head injuries following an alleged altercation with a motorcyclist is still in hospital.

Praise for TV drama on child exploitation

Praise for TV drama on child exploitation

A Kent writer who worked with vulnerable girls in Rochdale has praised a television drama about child grooming in the town.

Hospital payout for baby injured during birth

Hospital payout for baby injured during birth

A hospital has agreed an out-of-court settlement after a baby was injured during birth.

Firefighters tackle caravan blaze

Firefighters tackle caravan blaze

Firefighters were called to a caravan blaze after a fridge caught alight.

Man arrested on suspicion of racial public order offence

Man arrested on suspicion of racial public order offence

A man has been arrested after allegedly shouting racial abuse at staff just hours after a group of men disturbed prayers at a mosque.

Fourth man jailed after teen stabbed to death

Fourth man jailed after teen stabbed to death

A fourth man has been jailed after a bitter feud ended in the death of a teenager who fled to Kent just weeks before.

Work begins to replace homes in town centre

Work begins to replace homes in town centre

Demolition of homes in the heart of a town has begun to make way for new properties.

Rare map of Medway battle to go on display

Rare map of Medway battle to go on display

As Medway prepares to mark the 350th anniversary of the Dutch Raid an extremely rare map of the battle has come to light.

Pranksters enjoy late night dip

Pranksters enjoy late night dip

Footage has emerged online of three pranksters swimming and diving off boards in the swimming pool at night while it was closed.

Soldier jailed for killing woman in crash

Soldier jailed for killing woman in crash

A man has been sent to prison for killing a "greatly loved" woman in a near head-on crash after driving at a "phenomenal speed" in a country road.

Police called to disturbance at mosque

Police called to disturbance at mosque

Police have been called to a Kent mosque after a group of men drinking beer and waving placards staged a protest.

Roller skaters in dance competition

Roller skaters in dance competition

Young members of the Medway Roller Dance Club hope to impress judges at international competition

Objectors can’t wait to pull plug on generator

Objectors can’t wait to pull plug on generator

Sparks have been flying over a generator which has been installed in a town for more than four months to supply power to a High Street pub.

Teen locked up after car ploughed into pedestrians

Teen locked up after car ploughed into pedestrians

A teenager has been sentenced after his speeding car crashed into a group of 15 people on a trading estate last September.

Kittens dumped in cardboard box

Kittens dumped in cardboard box

Six tiny kittens dumped in a cardboard box on a nature reserve with a message saying 'Pls find us a good home' are being looked after by the RSPCA.

Three Peaks Challenge to help young boy

Three Peaks Challenge to help young boy

A team of friends are taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge to help raise money for a young boy with a rare degenerative disease.

Crews tackle stable fire

Crews tackle stable fire

Firefighters spent about half an hour tackling a blaze in a stable last night.

Gills beat off rivals to land Lacey

Gills beat off rivals to land Lacey

Gillingham landed their first signing of the summer this week after beating off many of their League 1 rivals.

Hake relishing new role

Hake relishing new role

Chatham’s new chairman Kevin Hake is predicting exciting times ahead.

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