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Backlash sparked over 'Asian priority' housing

30 June 2014
Backlash sparked over 'Asian priority' housing

A housing association has been accused of discrimination... because it gives priority to those from Asian communities at a block of flats.

Child abduction probe after 999 call

30 June 2014
Child abduction probe after 999 call

A police investigation was launched after a child reported being concerned about a car seen near a primary school.

Latest: Bus crash driver facing disciplinary action

30 June 2014
Latest: Bus crash driver facing disciplinary action

The driver of a bus which crashed into a railway bridge with 60 school children on board is to face disciplinary action.

Man dies at courthouse

30 June 2014
Man dies at courthouse

Police are investigating after a man is said to have died at a court building.

Ex-Gills player in horror crash: 'I’m so happy to be home'

27 June 2014
Ex-Gills player in horror crash: 'I’m so happy to be home'

A footballer left fighting for his life after an accident in South Africa has thanked everyone for their support as he arrived home.

Hospital boss announced

26 June 2014
Hospital boss announced

Medway hospital has announced who is to take over the reigns of the troubled NHS trust, which was placed in special measures last year.

Affordable flats to open for viewings

26 June 2014
Affordable flats to open for viewings

Affordable homes built on the site of the former Rainham police station are set to open for viewings this weekend.

Mosque proposal delayed

26 June 2014
Mosque proposal delayed

Controversial plans to scrap part of a pay and display to make way for a mosque have been delayed because of concerns about parking.

Reprieve for day centre

26 June 2014
Reprieve for day centre

A day centre for elderly and vulnerable ethnic minority women has been saved, just days before it was due to close because of council cost cutting.

Lorry and bus in crash

23 June 2014
Lorry and bus in crash

A bus driver had to be treated at hospital for injuries after a crash between the bus and a lorry this morning.

NHS boss paid £14k a month... for as little as one day a week

23 June 2014
NHS boss paid £14k a month... for as little as one day a week

The chairman of a failing hospital is paid more than £14,000 a month for as little as one day a week, while the chief executive earns £1,740 a day.

Specialist nurses to tackle alcohol abuse

20 June 2014
Specialist nurses to tackle alcohol abuse

New roles are part of a two year scheme to help patients suffering from alcohol related health problems

Nurse who fell asleep at work still fit to practice

19 June 2014
Nurse who fell asleep at work still fit to practice

A nurse who was refused time off and then fell asleep during her night shifts has been cleared of being unfit to practice.

Cafe raiders steal charity collection

19 June 2014
Cafe raiders steal charity collection

A charity collection to help send a little girl with Down’s Syndrome to Disneyland was stolen in a cafe raid.

Jumbo recycling effort

19 June 2014
Jumbo recycling effort

Medway residents have recycled more than 26,000 tonnes of waste in the past eight months - equivalent to the weight of 84 jumbo jets.

Joy as Gills goalie coming home after horror crash

18 June 2014
Joy as Gills goalie coming home after horror crash

A former Gills goalkeeper seriously hurt in a crash in South Africa is well enough to return home after coming out of a coma, friends have revealed.

Witness at centre of watchdog inquiry resigns

18 June 2014
Witness at centre of watchdog inquiry resigns

Police have hit back at claims an officer is resigning in the middle of an investigation into their conduct.

500 miles between cyclists and a pint

17 June 2014
500 miles between cyclists and a pint

Two friends set off on a 500-mile cycle ride from Edinburgh to Medway today in aid of the north Kent CLIC Sargent fundraising group, Danny’s Angels.

Lottery bid rejected

17 June 2014
Lottery bid rejected

A bid for £50 million Lottery funding to give families in the Towns a better start has been turned down.

On the right track for approval

17 June 2014
On the right track for approval

Youngsters can continue using a popular off-road bike track, if councillors follow planning recommendations.

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