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Police cordon off quayside path as ‘man falls in water’

Police cordon off quayside path as ‘man falls in water’

A quayside path was shut off by police amid reports a man fell in the water, sparking a huge emergency response.

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

Defending champions Lordswood lead the Kent League Premier Division after edging to victory at St Lawrence & Highland Court.

Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

Police have issued a stark warning to anti-social off-road riders after a moped was seized.

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Ice cream company serves up free colouring books

Ice cream company serves up free colouring books

An ice cream company has been handing out free colouring books to children with warnings of stranger danger and road safety tips.

‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

A factory worker who got behind the wheel of his sports car while drunk and high on cannabis has lost his licence after being caught by police.

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‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

A primary school has been praised for improving attendance and its “purposeful and calm” lessons following a visit from the education watchdog.

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

The Queen consort has renewed her role as patron to a small group which restores iconic aircraft.

Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

Police executed warrants at two town centre business premises to target the illicit sales of vapes, vape juices and cigarettes.

Gills show intent with striker signing

Gills show intent with striker signing

New Gillingham boss Mark Bonner has made his first signing since taking charge of the club.

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Huge rock climbing centre promising ‘the best walls’ to open

Huge rock climbing centre promising ‘the best walls’ to open

A new rock climbing centre which offers climbing for all ages and abilities is having its grand opening tonight.

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Shocking footage shows moment car crashes into lorry on M2

Shocking footage shows moment car crashes into lorry on M2

Dramatic footage shows the moment a driver crashed into the back of a lorry before flipping several times.

Gillingham add another friendly

Gillingham add another friendly

Gillingham’s pre-season schedule continues to take shape after two more games were announced on Friday.

‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

An owner has returned more than 100 balls to tennis courts after discovering her light-pawed pooch’s quirky obsession.

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Pupils’ details released in major school data breach

Pupils’ details released in major school data breach

A secondary school has confirmed an email containing data about its students was sent out “inadvertently”.

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‘Revolving door of tutors to blame’: Apprentice electrician’s eight-year battle to get qualified

‘Revolving door of tutors to blame’: Apprentice electrician’s eight-year battle to get qualified

A trainee electrician enrolled on college course he was meant to pass four years ago claims absent tutors who lose his work are to blame.

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‘We’ve lost thousands of pounds because of roadworks – we want compensation!’

‘We’ve lost thousands of pounds because of roadworks – we want compensation!’

Local traders say business is down by 85% because of roadworks in the area which customers are avoiding.

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Car park closed after rough sleepers ‘moved in’ to reopen

Car park closed after rough sleepers ‘moved in’ to reopen

A town centre car park is expected to fully reopen by the weekend after rough sleepers set up camp on the top floor.

‘The impasse is infuriating’: Kent MP’s final plea as football regulator plans ditched

‘The impasse is infuriating’: Kent MP’s final plea as football regulator plans ditched

A Kent MP and former sports minister has expressed her disappointment a historic football governance bill will not pass because of the election.

Arrest after man in his 50s found dead in home

Arrest after man in his 50s found dead in home

An investigation is underway and an arrest has been made after a man was found dead in a house.

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Wrongly convicted subpostmistress demands ‘serious’ public apology

Wrongly convicted subpostmistress demands ‘serious’ public apology

A former sub postmistress who was wrongly convicted has demanded a “serious” public apology amid the ongoing Post Office Horizon IT inquiry.

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