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Shopping centre’s empty Wilko store up for grabs

Shopping centre’s empty Wilko store up for grabs

A former Wilko store has been put up on the market almost a year since the firm fell into administration.

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Wine bar told ‘temporary’ garden shelter can stay after planning triumph

Wine bar told ‘temporary’ garden shelter can stay after planning triumph

A high street drinking hole has won approval to make its temporary outdoor shelter, first erected during the pandemic, a permanent fixture.

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Shock as popular pub to shut today - but regulars vow to save it

Shock as popular pub to shut today - but regulars vow to save it

A last-ditch attempt has been launched to save a popular community pub described as the ‘heart of the village.

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Ex-Gills captain joins Chatham

Ex-Gills captain joins Chatham

A former Gillingham skipper has agreed to sign for Chatham in a huge coup for the Isthmian Premier club.

‘We want to create the ultimate second-hand thrifting experience’

‘We want to create the ultimate second-hand thrifting experience’

A homeless charity has launched a unique venture understood to be Kent’s largest secondhand clothes shop.

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Gillingham manager says new arrival will “get people off their seats”

Gillingham manager says new arrival will “get people off their seats”

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner has added another attacking player to their League 2 squad.

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Boutique salon to create ‘safe space’ for those suffering from hair loss

Boutique salon to create ‘safe space’ for those suffering from hair loss

A boutique salon offering wigs and prosthetics to people affected by hair loss through cancer and other conditions has opened its doors.

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12ft paddling pool and wedding reception banned from communal yard

12ft paddling pool and wedding reception banned from communal yard

A mum says her family “can’t have fun any more” after her housing association banned her paddling pool and wedding reception from the communal yard.

Controversial 'cathedral view' hotel plot on the market for £2m

Controversial 'cathedral view' hotel plot on the market for £2m

A car wash site where plans for a 100-room budget hotel with a rooftop bar and restaurant were approved despite heavy opposition is up for sale.

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‘Wizard’ can conjure up success for Hollands & Blair

‘Wizard’ can conjure up success for Hollands & Blair

Hollands & Blair boss Luke Jessup is adding “a sprinkling of magic” to his squad with some eye-catching signings.

‘It was an amazing achievement in our history’’

‘It was an amazing achievement in our history’’

The sacrifices made at the D-Day landings have been remembered 80 years on at a commemoration in Kent.

Firm moves to £4m HQ on former cement works

Firm moves to £4m HQ on former cement works

A company which specialises in the acoustics of buildings has moved to a new multi-million pound complex on the site of a former cement works.

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Costa coffee drive-thru plans approved - but government to get final say

Costa coffee drive-thru plans approved - but government to get final say

The coffee chain won approval for its revised plans but concerns over flooding mean it’s been sent to Westminster for closer inspection.

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Bonner’s in no rush to complete Gillingham squad rebuild

Bonner’s in no rush to complete Gillingham squad rebuild

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner has three new signings through the door but has explained why he’s in no rush to complete his summer business.

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‘I do jobs people would never even think about’

‘I do jobs people would never even think about’

A dedicated porter is the latest finalist to be shortlisted for the Hospital Hero category in Medway Maritime's Star Award.

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Harris heading back to Priestfield this summer

Harris heading back to Priestfield this summer

Neil Harris is bringing his Millwall team to Gillingham this summer.

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Sex offender back in jail after contacting girl

Sex offender back in jail after contacting girl

A 32-year-old registered sex offender has been sent to prison for three years after continuing to contact young girls.

Details man Pete excited by new challenge at Gillingham

Details man Pete excited by new challenge at Gillingham

Gillingham’s new first-team coach Peter Gill has described himself as a details man.

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England forward hoping for success after joining Holcombe

England forward hoping for success after joining Holcombe

Holcombe coach Kwan Browne has added an England international forward to the ranks.

Gillingham reveal “phenomenal” sales figures as fans get behind the club

Gillingham reveal “phenomenal” sales figures as fans get behind the club

Gillingham are on course for another record-breaking summer of season ticket sales while kit purchases are through the roof too.

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