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£9 million project will transform town centre

07 July 2016
£9 million project will transform town centre

Plans to regenerate a town centre include introducing a 20mph speed limit and replacing traffic lights with a zebra crossing.

'Lucky' the cat ripped apart by greyhounds

06 July 2016
'Lucky' the cat ripped apart by greyhounds

A cat, nicknamed Lucky by schoolchildren who stroked him before exams, has died after being ripped apart by two greyhounds.

Neighbours quick-thinking after eggs explode

05 July 2016
Neighbours quick-thinking after eggs explode

Firefighters have praised neighbours for preventing a house fire after a pan was left on the stove, causing eggs to explode.

From bricklaying to chief executive: college chief calls it a day

04 July 2016
From bricklaying to chief executive: college chief calls it a day

Former MidKent College student retires after 11 years as chief executive.

Weather closes Armed Forces Day

25 June 2016
Weather closes Armed Forces Day

Despite a sunny morning, Medway's Armed Forces Day has been forced to shut early because of the weather.

'We still miss your smiling face'

23 June 2016
'We still miss your smiling face'

Hundreds of friends and family members released balloons to mark the first anniversary of young dad Michael Tierney’s murder.

Tent death of rough sleeper sparks debate

21 June 2016
Tent death of rough sleeper sparks debate

A meeting has been set up to discuss homelessness, following the death of a rough sleeper who has now been named locally.

Grayling in visit during referendum suspension

19 June 2016
Grayling in visit during referendum suspension

Senior Brexit campaigner Chris Grayling visited Kent yesterday during a cross-party suspension of referendum campaigning.

Police hunt after crash

19 June 2016
Police hunt after crash

Police are hunting a driver after a car crashed into a concrete bollard at a busy motorway service station.

Man led to safety after crash

19 June 2016
Man led to safety after crash

A man was guided to safety by firefighters after a three-car crash.

Farm kit used in cash machine raid

18 June 2016
Farm kit used in cash machine raid

Farming machinery has been used in an attempt to steal a cash machine.

Lane closed after crash

17 June 2016
Lane closed after crash

Motorists are facing delays after a crash on a busy motorway slip-road.

Trampoline centre ready for lift off

17 June 2016
Trampoline centre ready for lift off

People cannot wait to get bouncing as a new trampoline park opens in Gillingham.

'We can take on countries like Holland'

16 June 2016
'We can take on countries like Holland'

The government minister for environment, food and rural affairs visited a farm in Hoo as part of the "remain" campaign ahead of the EU referendum.

Firefighters tackle shed blaze

15 June 2016
Firefighters tackle shed blaze

Firefighters were called to tackle an electrical fire in a brick shed this morning.

Body found in tent next to busy road

15 June 2016
Body found in tent next to busy road

Police were called to a town centre after the body of a man was found in a tent next to a busy road.

Inadequate prep school told to improve safety

13 June 2016
Inadequate prep school told to improve safety

A private school rated "inadequate" by Ofsted inspectors has been told to take immediate action to improve safety for pupils.

Hooping to help others

10 June 2016
Hooping to help others

Heather Jupp and Helen Whitcher will attempt to hula hoop for 12 hours to raise money for a charity trip to Namibia at Rochester Castle, tomorrow.

School axes jobs after funding cuts

10 June 2016
School axes jobs after funding cuts

A grammar school in Chatham is cutting 14 jobs, including teaching posts, as part of a plan to make £272,000 of savings after funding cuts.

Motor racing legend drives home safety message

10 June 2016
Motor racing legend drives home safety message

A former racing legend has helped boost the message that hundreds of people are needlessly killed or seriously injured on Kent's roads each year.

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