Rochester15 Dec 2024Dickens-themed market run after storm cancellationThe Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival was abandoned on 7 and 8 December due to Storm Darragh.15 Dec 2024England10 Dec 2024Victorian festive market to help trade after stormThe Victorian-themed market is to boost business after the Dickensian festival was cancelled. 10 Dec 2024Kent6 Dec 2024Christmas festival cancelled due to Storm Darragh The Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival and market will not take place on Saturday or Sunday. 6 Dec 2024Kent4 Dec 2024Care agency rated inadequate over safety concernsThe CQC has placed a Rochester care agency into special measures after an inspection in July.4 Dec 2024Kent12 Nov 2024Issues at rat-infested prison laid bare in reportThe inspector's report sets out 13 key concerns, of which seven are to be treated as priorities.12 Nov 202411 Nov 2024Armistice Day marked across the South EastThe date marks the moment the agreement to end the fighting of the First World War began.11 Nov 2024England6 Nov 2024New site for River Medway tours approvedA local authority wants to redevelop land that has been disused since 2007.6 Nov 202424 Oct 2024Supermarket applies for store in new flatsThe Pullman House development will see 64 flats built and includes two retail spaces.24 Oct 202417 Oct 2024Man who wanted baby with 15-year-old jailedThe 30-year-old travelled almost 300 miles to surprise the girl he had met online, a court hears.17 Oct 2024England