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Appeal after man tries to swipe mum's handbag

Appeal after man tries to swipe mum's handbag

Police are appealing for information after a man reportedly tried to snatch a mother's handbag while she was walking with her three-year-old child.

Celebrating a brighter future

Celebrating a brighter future

Pupils and staff are celebrating after an inadequate primary school was rated good by Ofsted after its latest inspection.

Rockin' all over the castle

Rockin' all over the castle

A Status Quo fan from Australia was among the crowd at Rochester Castle last night to see his heroes perform.

Have you seen Douglas Harris?

Have you seen Douglas Harris?

Officers from Kent Police are appealing for information to help find a 53-year-old man from Hoo who has been reported missing.

Missing pensioner found safe

Missing pensioner found safe

A pensioner reported missing on Tuesday morning has been found safe and well.

Out of nappies and onto the football field

Out of nappies and onto the football field

Football hero Sir Geoff Hurst thinks children should be playing sport as soon as they get out of nappies.

Pub menagerie welcomes its latest colourful residents

Pub menagerie welcomes its latest colourful residents

A pub zoo is welcoming new residents - a group of parrots - with the help of a local business.

Homeless man charged after business break-ins

Homeless man charged after business break-ins

A homeless man has been charged with burglary after two businesses were reportedly broken into.

Telly vision for Gills

Telly vision for Gills

One of Gillingham's early-season fixtures has been moved for live television coverage.

The cost of recovery

The cost of recovery

Work to improve facilities and tackle low staff numbers has left Medway NHS Foundation Trust with a £64.1 million deficit.

Three-vehicle smash on M2

Three-vehicle smash on M2

Motorists faced delays on the M2 this morning after a crash between three vehicles.

School expansion plans approved

School expansion plans approved

Expansion means more children from Cliffe Woods can attend "outstanding" Cliffe Woods Primary School

Woman charged in youth centre investigation

Woman charged in youth centre investigation

A woman has been charged as part of an investigation into abuse allegations at a youth jail.

Car blaze blocks busy junction

Car blaze blocks busy junction

Traffic is heavy at a busy junction after a car blaze.

Hands up if you're going to Rio...

Hands up if you're going to Rio...

Kent trampoline star Kat Driscoll has been selected to represent Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Theresa May: I won't be bringing back Boris (Island)

Theresa May: I won't be bringing back Boris (Island)

Theresa May has said she will not be reviving plans for a Thames Estuary airport despite being against Heathrow expansion.

Hospital holds public meeting over no smoking plan

Hospital holds public meeting over no smoking plan

Plans to make Medway Maritime Hospital a smoke-free site are to be discussed at a public meeting.

Byrne up for the challenge

Byrne up for the challenge

Gillingham’s new signing Mark Byrne is confident of making the grade in League 1.

Learner with 54 points jailed weeks after driving ban

Learner with 54 points jailed weeks after driving ban

A banned driver with 54 penalty points on his provisional licence will now spend over a month behind bars.

New talented jazz singer will open the show

New talented jazz singer will open the show

A little ray of sunshine will be performing at this week’s Will Young concert in Rochester and jazz fans will be in for a real treat.

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