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Council should be 'final refuge' for homeless

11 January 2017
Council should be 'final refuge' for homeless

Mayor of Medway says the council should be the 'final refuge' for the homeless.

Man injured after fall from scaffolding

10 January 2017
Man injured after fall from scaffolding

A man suffered head and neck injuries after he fell from scaffolding.

Two weeks of celebrations to mark battle's 350th anniversary

10 January 2017
Two weeks of celebrations to mark battle's 350th anniversary

Spectacular displays, exhibitions and VIP visits will mark the 350th anniversary of the Battle of Medway in June.

Frightened rough sleepers being harassed by offers of help

07 January 2017
Frightened rough sleepers being harassed by offers of help

Well-meaning people are frightening homeless people with offers of help with one group even filming the encounters..

Book worth £1,500 found in bin

07 January 2017
Book worth £1,500 found in bin

An eagle-eyed charity shop manager has saved a rare publication from being pulped.

Deaths prompt urgent call for more help for homeless

06 January 2017
Deaths prompt urgent call for more help for homeless

A petition demanding a council should do more to help the homeless after the deaths of two men has been signed by more than 1,500 people.

Double stabbing above kebab shop

05 January 2017
Double stabbing above kebab shop

Two men were injured in a double stabbing when three men forced their way into a flat above a kebab shop.

Firefighters tackle chimney blaze

05 January 2017
Firefighters tackle chimney blaze

Firefighters have issued safety advice after they were called to a chimney blaze.

Tom makes a splash

05 January 2017
Tom makes a splash

They turned out in their hundreds to see diver Tom Daley at Bluewater back in 2012 and there were queues for his latest visit this week.

Candlelit vigil to remember homeless

04 January 2017
Candlelit vigil to remember homeless

The family of a homeless man who died in a town centre on Christmas Eve joined a group of volunteers for a candlelit vigil.

Grace’s love shines through dark time

03 January 2017
Grace’s love shines through dark time

A little girl who was a tower of strength for her family when her baby brother was ill has been put forward for a Super Sibling award.

Stray boat posed threat to shipping vessels

02 January 2017
Stray boat posed threat to shipping vessels

A stray boat floating down the river Medway, which posed a threat to shipping boats, has been recovered.

Deportation threat hangs over mother

01 January 2017
Deportation threat hangs over mother

A mother who is facing deportation, despite calling Britain home for 53 years, hopes the new year will bring news that she is allowed to stay.

In this ring...

31 December 2016
In this ring...

A Kent wrestling fan pulled off a stunning move - when he proposed to his girlfriend at a competition.

In this ring...

31 December 2016
In this ring...

A wrestling fan pulled off a stunning move - when he proposed to his girlfriend at a competition.

Homeless 'turned away' from emergency shelter

30 December 2016
Homeless 'turned away' from emergency shelter

Volunteer groups claim people were turned away from an emergency homeless shelter last night as they 'could not prove they were homeless'.

Firefighters tackle barge blaze

29 December 2016
Firefighters tackle barge blaze

Firefighters were called after a fire broke out on a house boat.

Jeweller died after crash on holiday in US

29 December 2016
Jeweller died after crash on holiday in US

A jeweller died nine days after a head-on crash while on holiday in the US, an inquest heard.

Travellers leave horses behind

28 December 2016
Travellers leave horses behind

A group of travellers who set up camp outside a youth jail have left ponies and piles of rubbish behind.

Outdoor swimmers promoting pool

28 December 2016
Outdoor swimmers promoting pool

A friends group has set up its own website to promote an open air pool.

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