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MP wants to get tough on disqualified drivers

03 December 2013
MP wants to get tough on disqualified drivers

MP Rehman Chishti has presented two new Bills in Parliament which would bring in tougher penalties for motorists who drive while disqualified.

Join us in keeping hunger at bay

02 December 2013
Join us in keeping hunger at bay

The Medway Messenger has teamed up with a crisis charity to help families in need this Christmas.

Fears for staff as Medway Queen runs out of steam... and cash

29 November 2013
Fears for staff as Medway Queen runs out of steam... and cash

Just one week after historic paddle steamer the Medway Queen returned home triumphant after a refit its staff have been given notice.

Ex-Gills player 'held in match-fix probe'

29 November 2013
Ex-Gills player 'held in match-fix probe'

A former Gillingham striker is believed to be among those arrested in the wake of an investigation into match fixers targeting games across Britain.

TV star makes most of being back home

28 November 2013
TV star makes most of being back home

Children’s television presenter Phil Gallagher has been travelling the world for his latest show but is enjoying being back home for his latest role.

Suspended sentence for benefits cheat who claimed £33k

27 November 2013
Suspended sentence for benefits cheat who claimed £33k

A mother-of-three has admitted fraudulently claiming more than £33,000 in benefits.

Three arrests after daylight cash snatch

24 November 2013
Three arrests after daylight cash snatch

Police have bailed three men as the investigation continues into a robbery of thousands of pounds at a village club.

'I was ignored by doctors' claims bowel cancer dad

22 November 2013
'I was ignored by doctors' claims bowel cancer dad

Doting dad Felix Glenny has been diagnosed with bowel cancer three years after his mother died of the disease.

Forget pigeon post...meet puffin post!

20 November 2013
Forget pigeon post...meet puffin post!

A puffin is being released into the wild today after being discovered stranded... on the pavement outside a Post Office.

Aid worker helping those most in need in the Philippines

20 November 2013
Aid worker helping those most in need in the Philippines

An aid worker from Medway has flown out to the Philippines to help those affected by the devastating typhoon.

Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill SSSI confirmed

20 November 2013
Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill SSSI confirmed

Lodge Hill has been confirmed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) which could spell the end for plans to develop the old Army base.

Appeal to help young family

18 November 2013
Appeal to help young family

Friends have rallied to help a young dad undergoing cancer treatment.

The only way is Essex... for nightingales

17 November 2013
The only way is Essex... for nightingales

A group of nightingales could be packed off to Essex... to make way for a 5,000-home development.

Children set to dazzle this winter

12 November 2013
Children set to dazzle this winter

More than 40,000 children across Medway are to be given reflective tags to help them get to school safely.

Visiting hours reduced

28 October 2013
Visiting hours reduced

Medway Maritime Hospital has cut visiting times in a bid to fight infections during the winter months.

Medway is one of the worst areas for fly-tipping

28 October 2013
Medway is one of the worst areas for fly-tipping

A study has found Medway is the third worst place in the South East for fly-tipping.

Horror injury Chats player Corey Holder hopeful of being at historic FA Cup game

25 October 2013
Horror injury Chats player Corey Holder hopeful of being at historic FA Cup game

Chatham Town FC are heading for their biggest match in 80 years but one player will only be able to cheer from the sidelines.

Shopping centre in talks with big-name restaurants

24 October 2013
Shopping centre in talks with big-name restaurants

Work has started on a £16 million redevelopment of Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in Gillingham.

Maternity unit slammed by health watchdog amid safety fears

23 October 2013
Maternity unit slammed by health watchdog amid safety fears

Kent's biggest maternity unit has today been told it must take urgent action to improve the safety of women giving birth after failing an inspection.

Missing man found

21 October 2013
Missing man found

A 41-year-old vulnerable man from Chatham who went missing from his home has been found.

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