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Kent's favourite jokes for Comic Relief

24 March 2017
Kent's favourite jokes for Comic Relief

Ahead of tonight's fun-packed fundraiser, we asked readers, staff and notable public figures for their best gags.

Commuters: ‘herd’ the one about removal of first-class travel?

20 March 2017
Commuters: ‘herd’ the one about removal of first-class travel?

Start your week with the Monday Moan from Medway Messenger columnist Alan Watkins.

Have we got news for you...

06 March 2017
Have we got news for you...

From this week, your Messenger will be coming out a day earlier as we aim to bring you the latest, news, sport and leisure from across Medway.

Dozens march against Donald Trump

21 February 2017
Dozens march against Donald Trump

WATCH: A Dump Trump protest took place in Kent as parliament debated whether to allow the US President a state visit to the UK.

Winning message on road safety

19 February 2017
Winning message on road safety

Children are urging drivers to slow down near schools as part of a road safety campaign.

FA Cup shock after Kent schoolboy's last minute header

18 February 2017
FA Cup shock after Kent schoolboy's last minute header

A last minute header from a former Kent schoolboy secured his team's place in the FA Cup quarter finals and in the history books.

Don't forget to enter our Cute Kids competition

14 February 2017
Don't forget to enter our Cute Kids competition

Looking for things to do this half term? Why not enter your youngsters into the Medway Messenger's Cute Kids competition?

Codger column: Beware the enemy within (your kitchen)

12 February 2017
Codger column: Beware the enemy within (your kitchen)

Kitchen appliances have always had minds of their own but now technology has given them dangerous new intelligence, says Peter Cook

Medway's bid to be first to fly Atlantic was sunk

11 February 2017
Medway's bid to be first to fly Atlantic was sunk

On offer was a £10,000 prize from the Daily Mail - a fortune in 1919. And a Medway firm was among those vying to be first to fly the Atlantic.

How much could you make for £50?

29 January 2017
How much could you make for £50?

An Apprentice-style challenge to make as much money as possible from £50 has proved a storming success.

Codger columnist: I saw red - how dare they challenge my toilet habits?

29 January 2017
Codger columnist: I saw red - how dare they challenge my toilet habits?

Alan Watkins thought someone was breaking into his house. The 'intruder' was a water firm contractor with bad news - and an outrageous accusation.

'Catch me if you can'

24 January 2017
'Catch me if you can'

One of Kent's Most Wanted criminals taunted officers online and used his mugshot as his Facebook profile picture while he was on the run.

Bully punches woman in face and ribs

24 January 2017
Bully punches woman in face and ribs

A bully punched his girlfriend in the ribs leaving her badly bruised, and then tried to get away from police when they arrested him, a court heard.

Appeal to find vulnerable man

23 January 2017
Appeal to find vulnerable man

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating a vulnerable missing man.

Roadworks will close part of motorway

23 January 2017
Roadworks will close part of motorway

Motorists are being warned about possible delays on the M2 when some of the lanes will be shut for roadworks.

Codgers' Club: Taxing my sanity

22 January 2017
Codgers' Club: Taxing my sanity

If Theresa May really wants to do something for mental health, she might start by simplifying how we pay our taxes, writes Codger Peter Cook.

Memories: Salvage was dangerous work

21 January 2017
Memories: Salvage was dangerous work

The former skipper of a salvage vessel on the Medway has described how they dredged up live bombs as well as bits of battleships and crashed aircraft.

Is your child the cutest in Medway?

20 January 2017
Is your child the cutest in Medway?

Medway's Cute Kids competition is back for 2017 with a prize pot of £2,000 to be shared among the winners.

Charity of the year: Scouting in Medway

20 January 2017
Charity of the year: Scouting in Medway

If you were asked to light a fire, canoe down a river or give CPR, could you? These are some of the skills offered by Scouting in Medway.

Dealer jailed after police smelt drugs

17 January 2017
Dealer jailed after police smelt drugs

A drug dealer has been jailed after being stopped by police in the street when the smelt cannabis.

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