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Boy locked up for killing young dad

Boy locked up for killing young dad

A 17-year-old drug addict has today been locked up for seven years after being convicted of the manslaughter of a young dad stabbed in the street.

Missing woman found in Cuxton

Missing woman found in Cuxton

The police helicopter was deployed over Cuxton last night to help locate an elderly woman who had gone missing.

Car bursts into flames

Car bursts into flames

A car has been destroyed in a blaze on a busy road in Gillingham this afternoon.

Update: Maidstone Road crash man arrested on drugs charges

Update: Maidstone Road crash man arrested on drugs charges

A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after a crash between two cars and a van.

Medway welcomes royal birth

Medway welcomes royal birth

Medway's mayor has sent congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following the birth of their son.

Wheelchair-bound mum loses 11 stone... now she plans to run a marathon

Wheelchair-bound mum loses 11 stone... now she plans to run a marathon

A mum-of-six preparing for a charity run says her life has been transformed by losing 11st after having gastric bypass surgery.

Family flee home as lightning starts fire in storm chaos

Family flee home as lightning starts fire in storm chaos

A family have told how they had to escape their house when lightning started a blaze early today as storms caused chaos for Kent commuters.

Guilty: Teen killed father-of-two who died after street stabbing

Guilty: Teen killed father-of-two who died after street stabbing

A 17-year-old boy has today been found guilty of the manslaughter of a young dad stabbed in the street - while another teenager was acquitted.

Crown court date over mosque 'attack'

Crown court date over mosque 'attack'

A labourer accused of attacking a mosque hours after soldier Lee Rigby's murder is set to deny the charges before a jury.

Gallery: Patriotic night of classics at Rochester Castle

Gallery: Patriotic night of classics at Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle gardens resounded to classical favourites as thousands of flag-waving enthusiasts enjoyed the fourth of this year's concert series.

Man airlifted after M2 crash

Man airlifted after M2 crash

A man has been flown to hospital with head injuries after a crash on the M2 caused traffic chaos this morning.

Listen: Singer dies just a day after being told he had cancer

Listen: Singer dies just a day after being told he had cancer

A gifted musician has died aged 38... just a day after discovering he had liver cancer.

Four held over 'stolen' dinghy

Four held over 'stolen' dinghy

Four people were arrested after reports a dinghy was stolen from the River Medway.

Police probe woman’s bruises at care unit

Police probe woman’s bruises at care unit

A mother has called in police after finding a huge bruise on the arm of her disabled daughter while at a care unit.

Photo gallery: Castle goes back to the 80s

Photo gallery: Castle goes back to the 80s

With Rochester's Castle Concerts ending tonight, we bring you a selection of what happened yesterday.

Funeral today for arts pioneer

Funeral today for arts pioneer

Tributes have poured in to the founder of Medway’s Nucleus galleries, who has died aged 85.

Car hits tree in estate crash

Car hits tree in estate crash

Three people have been hurt in a crash on the Medway City Estate when a car came off the road and hit a tree.

Devastating impact of Thames hub revealed

Devastating impact of Thames hub revealed

The sheer scale of a Thames estuary airport has been revealed in its architects' formal submission to the Airports Commission.

Pensioner threatened over £500 gas bill... but he's not even connected

Pensioner threatened over £500 gas bill... but he's not even connected

British Gas has threatened to obtain a warrant to enter a pensioner's flat over a hefty unpaid bill - despite his property never being connected.

Owner leaves cancer-riddled dog in agony

Owner leaves cancer-riddled dog in agony

A woman whose dog had to be put down because she didn't take her to the vets with horrific infections has been banned from keeping pets for two years.

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