Cash-strapped Medway Council sells Gillingham Business Park for £6.78m in 'fire sale'. The prime business park near the A2 is home to top firms including Aldi, Royal Mail, Howdens and Henry Shein. Find out more: https://t.co/WUBdBZn6u4

Game has permanently closed its branch in Chatham's Pentagon Centre. The video game retailer shut for the final time today after many years in the shopping centre. Find out more: https://t.co/ANmAmVJGem

Work starts to convert former Hen and Chicks pub in Chatham into flats. Builders are now clearing out the long-empty pub ahead of its new use as 10 one-bedroom flats. Find out more: https://t.co/cikUzxShta

Government announces £15.4m funding boost to overhaul Medway bus services and infrastructure. Changes will be delivered up until 2029 and can include reduced fares, new routes and zero-emission buses. Find out more: https://t.co/g2rud6p7LK

Iceland is tipped to replace the soon-to-close Hobbycraft store at Strood Retail Park. The frozen food retailer has submitted a planning application for the unit, which is shutting in February. Find out more: https://t.co/yktLxGxHn7

Our December newsletter is out now, featuring this month's top stories: ⛪ 200-year-old church in Chatham reopens 🏠 42 town centre flats approved with no affordable housing 🗞️ Plus news at a glance and more Read it here and subscribe for free: https://t.co/ZWyf3zszXB

Celebrations mark the reopening of St John's Church in Chatham after £4 million restoration. The 200-year-old landmark has undergone vital works such as roof replacement and stained glass window repairs. Find out more: https://t.co/z227LDzBPC

For the first time in its history, Luton Road is now tree-lined! This winter we planted a further 12 street trees and over 50m² of soft landscaping, taking the total to 20 trees since 2022. Our corner of Chatham is getting the attention it deserves, with much more still to do.

Proposal for 42 flats near Chatham High Street approved with no affordable housing. Council planners accepted a report that says the developer would be left at a loss of almost £400,000. Find out more: https://t.co/NSnkFcfnLj

Residents ready to move into 44 new affordable homes in Rochester, with building work now completed. Thackeray House in Corporation Street includes flats for older people to live independently with care support, plus community spaces. Find out more: https://t.co/ca8KifWzVu

Aldi secures approval for new second superstore in Chatham despite dozens of objections. Concerns were raised about its design, increased traffic and the impact on existing local businesses. Find out more: https://t.co/kkIUQGeJ6F

Medway Council rolls out new ANPR cameras to more bus lanes in Medway to catch rule-flouting motorists. Find out more: https://t.co/jYoFW7d2JL

Planning inspector approves 24-hour gambling arcade in Chatham High Street after appeal. Medway Council also acted 'unreasonably' in its decision and has been ordered to compensate the gambling operator by more than £5,000. Find out more: https://t.co/8eLy09HlQJ

First look inside new Home Bargains store at Hempstead Valley, Gillingham, opening its doors today. After a two-year wait, hundreds of shoppers are expected to flock to the 17,330 sq ft discount store in the former BHS unit. Find out more: https://t.co/jbTmKF5hgB

Our October newsletter is out now, featuring this month's top stories: ⚖️ Medway Council faces High Court after legal challenge over Chatham Docks 🚨 Poundland Hempstead Valley set to close permanently Read our newsletter and subscribe for free: https://t.co/oHv4PmIkeB

Exclusive: Campaigners launch legal action in last-ditch attempt to halt a planned business park at Chatham Docks. This week, Medway Council faces the High Court over its approval of plans to redevelop Medway's last working docks. Find out more: https://t.co/ibYdfdCiVP

(1/2) NEWS: 🗣️ A map detailing more than 200 local heritage assets identified by residents has launched with a report on the heritage sector in Medway 🙌 Both initiatives are part of our partnership with the National Lottery @HeritageFundUK's Heritage Place initiative 🤝

Poundland confirms closure of store in Hempstead Valley, Gillingham. Its last day of trading will be 31 December, just months after the budget retailer narrowly avoided collapsing into administration. Find out more: https://t.co/W8dgLzHqXf

£432k improvements are being made to Chatham Waterfront Bus Station to improve pedestrian safety. The plans include a new 10mph speed limit, light-green painted crossing points, footway widening and a one-way lane. Find out more: https://t.co/GMfSJ5Pzvu

Green light for 10 flats at former Hen and Chicks pub in Luton High Street, Chatham. As part of the plans the developer has agreed to pay almost £60,000 for local infrastructure improvements. Find out more: https://t.co/0Y9ffNasb3