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Saturday, May 25 2013

Your local news for Gillingham, Rochester, Chatham and Strood... powered by the Medway Messenger.

Trio arrested over dad's murder

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender after a Strood father-of-two was gunned down as police continue to hunt his killer.

25/05/13

Councillor suspended for saying travellers 'screw everything up'

A councillor tasked with allocating traveller sites has been suspended today after criticising their communities - saying they "screw everything up".

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24/05/13

Woman, 85, arrested after abuse hurled outside mosque

An elderly woman has been taken away by police in handcuffs after Muslims outside Gillingham Mosque were told to "go back to their own country".

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24/05/13

A&E doctor: 'We're failing patients'

The emergency department at Medway Maritime Hospital has been condemned as “dangerously unsafe” by a top consultant.

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24/05/13

Parents' fury as boys go missing from primary school

Families of two little boys who were able to climb a fence to get out of school before heading home over a busy road have spoken of their anger

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24/05/13

Inside the Medway Messenger

Your bumper edition of the Medway Messenger is out today with all the latest news and sport, What's On and more.

23/05/13

Flytipper Lee Terry ordered to pay £2,000 for dumping asbestos in Rainham

Flytipper Lee Terry has been ordered by a court to pay more than £2,000 after dumping lethal asbestos sheeting between two houses in Rainham.

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24/05/13

Crews called to garages blaze

Firefighters tackled a blaze at garages in Rainham this afternoon.

23/05/13

Update: Man charged after mosque attack

A man has been charged with religiously aggravated criminal damage after a Kent mosque was attacked in the wake of the Woolwich terror murder.

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23/05/13

Coach firm scores a winner

The Kings Ferry will take fans to Wembley for the UEFA Champions League Final.

23/05/13

Today's Sport

Chats play waiting game

The Chatham Town hierarchy will meet to decide what outcome to take after being put in the Ryman League, Division 1 North, next season.

24/05/13

Scally delighted with savings on medical bills

Manager Martin Allen's policy with injuries last season saved Gillingham around £50,000 in medical bills and club chairman Paul Scally is delighted.

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24/05/13

Mos capture leading scorer

Slovakian forward Juraj Huska has signed for the Invicta Dynamos.

24/05/13

Northeast says Kent must remain positive

Opener Sam Northeast has reflected on Kent’s disappointing start to the season but insists the squad are working hard to get back on track.

24/05/13

Harmison hoping to grab his chance

Ben Harmison wants to take advantage of his recall to the Kent side and make the place his own.

24/05/13

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