Otterham

Firefighters were called to Otterham Quay Lane shortly before 10.30pm to deal with the fire, which also damaged nearby power cables, hedgerow and fencing. Two fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze and crews used a high-pressure hose reel to put ...

Two caravans were destroyed in a fire in a country lane in Rainham last night. Firefighters were called out at about 10.30pm to deal with the blaze in Otterham Quay Lane, which also damaged a power cable, fencing and a hedgerow. Two crews from Medway ...

A plan to build up to 300 homes off a country lane in Rainham is likely to be scrapped amid a barrage of protest. Developers want to build the housing estate on a 26-acre plot of productive farmland in Otterham Quay Lane. But planning officers are ...

The mass arrival of 110 caravans to Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, sparked concern and people called and emailed the Messenger, as well as the council and police. The visitors were from the Light And Life Gypsy Church, which has a base in Dartford.

People in Gillingham and Rainham reported seeing the caravans in Moor Street, Rainham, outside Dobbies and the Tesco Extra in Gillingham and the Farthing Corner M2 services. Over 100 caravans are now parked up on land in Otterham Quay Lane, ...

A SCHOOLGIRL and a class of children have taken the top spots in a Cornish-themed music contest. Iris Boulton, from Madron and class one at Otterham School near Camelford have beaten dozens of entries to be named as the winners of the St Piran's ...