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Nursery pleas rejected

Nursery pleas rejected

Paying parents will be barred from a popular nursery, it has been confirmed - despite protests by parents, councillors and an MP.

First phase of docks project rejected

First phase of docks project rejected

A flagship regeneration project of Chatham Docks has suffered a setback, with initial plans rejected by councillors.

Strip club rejected

Strip club rejected

Councillors have taken a stand against striptease shows in historic Rochester - rejecting major plans for a club.

The Voice singer visits the Medway Messenger

The Voice singer visits the Medway Messenger

The Voice singer Joseph Apostol visited the Medway Messenger offices this afternoon after being booted off the BBC1 talent show.

Man hunted over 'child snatch' bid

Man hunted over 'child snatch' bid

This man is being sought after a mother claims a stranger grabbed her pushchair in an attempt to snatch her child in a Gillingham park.

Mysterious visitor to Medway...

Mysterious visitor to Medway...

Pop star and presenter Peter Andre has been swamped by fans while filming 60 Minute Makeover in Rochester.

Sick vandals desecrate graves

Sick vandals desecrate graves

Families are devastated after yobs went on the rampage at a cemetery, smashing up headstones and damaging ornaments.

Chatham Docks back on the agenda

Chatham Docks back on the agenda

The transformation of Chatham Docks, which could create up to 3,500 jobs, will go back before councillors on the planning committee this evening.

Tributes to 'amazing man' who died at garage

Tributes to 'amazing man' who died at garage

Floral tributes have been left at a service station in Hoo after a man was pronounced dead on the forecourt following a suspected heart attack.

World Cup call-up for Burford

World Cup call-up for Burford

Rachael Burford has been named in the squad to compete at the Rugby World Cup Sevens next week.

USA 'most wanted' in court

USA 'most wanted' in court

A man branded one of America’s ‘most wanted’, who was arrested in Chatham after nine years on the run, has been remanded in custody.

Police investigate 'devastation' to woodland

Police investigate 'devastation' to woodland

Scrubland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has been cleared by National Grid contractors, apparently killing protected wildlife.

Comedian cancels gig in wake of child abuse allegation

Comedian cancels gig in wake of child abuse allegation

Jimmy Tarbuck was due to perform in Chatham but cancelled the show days after his arrest, it has emerged.

£69,000 to repair pavement

£69,000 to repair pavement

Work has begun today to remove a huge “ski jump” which has risen almost 3ft out of the pavement in Strood.

Restaurateur hopes to attract Asian tourists

Restaurateur hopes to attract Asian tourists

A new hotel could be built in Chatham town centre to cater for the Chinese tourist market.

Start the week

Start the week

Monday's Medway Messenger is the best way to start your week with the latest news, sport and lots more.

Missing teenager from Gillingham found

Missing teenager from Gillingham found

Autistic teenager Jamie Brooker, 17, of Belmont Road, Gillingham, has been found after going missing.

Club boss starts 'yes to lap dancing' petition

Club boss starts 'yes to lap dancing' petition

"It's freedom of choice" claims Aaron Stone, whose bid to run a second strip club in Rochester will be decided this week.

From carnival bride and groom aged four... to 70 years of marriage

From carnival bride and groom aged four... to 70 years of marriage

Childhood sweethearts who posed as bride and groom at a carnival aged four have celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary 87 years on.

Woman arrested after suspected stabbing

Woman arrested after suspected stabbing

A woman has been arrested and a man taken to hospital after a suspected stabbing in Chatham.

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