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Morris keen to go again

Morris keen to go again

Gillingham goalkeeper Glenn Morris says retirement is not on his agenda - but a battle for the No.1 jersey is!

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Man charged after ‘cash and cocaine stash’ seized

Man charged after ‘cash and cocaine stash’ seized

A bag of class A drugs and more than £1,000 have been seized after a police raid on a street.

Teen ‘chased off’ vandals with machete after grandparents’ home targeted

Teen ‘chased off’ vandals with machete after grandparents’ home targeted

A teenager armed himself with a machete in a street after a window at his grandparents' home was deliberately smashed.

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Main road closed for ‘emergency works’

Main road closed for ‘emergency works’

A busy main route is due to be closed for around seven days due to emergency power works.

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‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

Last year Labour ended 20 years of Conservative rule at Medway Council. Political leaders of all stripes have given their verdict on what came next.

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Tories announce election candidate for hotly contested seat

Tories announce election candidate for hotly contested seat

The Conservative Party have named their candidate for a key battleground seat in Kent which polls suggest could swing to Labour.

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Plans lodged to knock down school for 139 ‘bespoke’ homes

Plans lodged to knock down school for 139 ‘bespoke’ homes

A planning application has been officially submitted to transform a former secondary school built in the 1960s into hundreds of new homes.

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Gills launch commemorative away kit

Gills launch commemorative away kit

Gillingham have launched a commemorative away kit as the 25th anniversary of a famous Wembley win approaches.

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Jobcentre security staff to strike over ‘shameful’ pay and conditions

Jobcentre security staff to strike over ‘shameful’ pay and conditions

Security workers employed by private contractor G4S across Kent say they do a “very dangerous, difficult job”.

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Burford calls time

Burford calls time

World Cup winner Rachael Burford has announced her retirement from rugby, aged 37.

‘Our village is growing by the hundreds but we still only have one bus’

‘Our village is growing by the hundreds but we still only have one bus’

Residents claim their public transport options are not good enough to support their growing villages.

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Police cordon off quayside path as ‘man falls in water’

Police cordon off quayside path as ‘man falls in water’

A quayside path was shut off by police amid reports a man fell in the water, sparking a huge emergency response.

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Defending champions Lordswood lead the Kent League Premier Division after edging to victory at St Lawrence & Highland Court.

Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

Police have issued a stark warning to anti-social off-road riders after a moped was seized.

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Ice cream company serves up free colouring books

Ice cream company serves up free colouring books

An ice cream company has been handing out free colouring books to children with warnings of stranger danger and road safety tips.

‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

A factory worker who got behind the wheel of his sports car while drunk and high on cannabis has lost his licence after being caught by police.

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‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

A primary school has been praised for improving attendance and its “purposeful and calm” lessons following a visit from the education watchdog.

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

The Queen consort has renewed her role as patron to a small group which restores iconic aircraft.

Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

Police executed warrants at two town centre business premises to target the illicit sales of vapes, vape juices and cigarettes.

Gills show intent with striker signing

Gills show intent with striker signing

New Gillingham boss Mark Bonner has made his first signing since taking charge of the club.

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