Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton was hospitalised after an alleged knife attack near Brompton Barracks, in Kent, on July 23.

Army officer stabbed near barracks 'overwhelmed' as fundraiser nears £50,000

Nyah-Lei and Leon Junior Noel from Chatham made sure their mum got the medical care she needed.

Children, 5 and 7, 'heroes' after calling 999 for collapsed mum 

Paul Dennington set himself a '25 million step challenge' to raise money and awareness of prostate cancer following his diagnosis.

Gillingham man's 25 million step challenge following prostate cancer diagnosis

Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton is continuing his recovery at home after suffering several stab wounds in Sally Port Gardens in Gillingham, Kent on 24 July.

Army officer out of hospital after stabbing near barracks

To mark South Asian Heritage month, ITV Meridian shone a spotlight on some of the organisations in Kent supporting South Asians and the founders behind them.

'They needed a place that felt like home': The groups supporting South Asians

Anthony Esan, 24, is accused of repeatedly stabbing Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton in Gillingham, on Tuesday. 

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of Army officer

Illa Smyth, from Gillingham, Kent, is unable to walk as she has lost her mobility following arthritis and a number of falls and operations.

Woman 'imprisoned' in room for 15 years as mobility issues led to weight-gain

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer kicked off his General Election campaign in Kent, with local candidates hoping they can win several seats off the Conservatives.

Labour 'incredibly hopeful' of winning more Commons seats in Kent

The club confirmed that it has parted company with Stephen Clemence six months after he joined the club.

Gillingham Football Club splits from Head Coach

The cats were riddled with fleas when found in a box used for crisps packets. Named Vera, Cliff and Frank, the RSPCA is appealing for information.

Cats abandoned in taped-up cardboard box rescued by RSPCA

Greta's daughter, Jayne Woolley, says an NHS at capacity leaves little room for patient dignity and respect.

Daughter of woman, 90, who spent hours in hospital corridor says NHS is 'broken'

Ambulance service call handlers working in a multi-million pound new control room in Gillingham, Kent, are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year.

Inside new ambulance control centre preparing for 3,000 calls a day

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An 18-year-old woman, from Kent, has been reunited with the consultant and senior nurse who helped save her life, when she was born extremely prematurely. 

Woman reunited with doctor and nurse who saved her life as premature baby

Grace Fisher, 16, from Gillingham was reported missing on Friday 13 October 2023, but has now been found safe in London.

Girl, 16, missing for nearly a month found safe and well

16-year-old Grace Fisher from Gillingham was reported missing on Friday 13 October.  A local man in his 20s was arrested on Thursday (2 November).

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