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Car crashes into store in Strood

Car crashes into store in Strood

A vehicle smashed into the front of a store in Strood High Street this morning.

Fire at flats in Chatham

Fire at flats in Chatham

Ten people had to be evacuated from a block of flats this morning after a blaze broke out.

Man arrested on suspicion of wasting police time

Man arrested on suspicion of wasting police time

A man has been arrested after an incident near Rochester railway station.

Shock as hospital sends wrong records to family

Shock as hospital sends wrong records to family

A mum who requested medical records for her daughter - who's recovering from a life-threatening brain disease - was horrified to be sent a stranger's.

Mayor prepares for challenge

Mayor prepares for challenge

The Mayor of Medway Cllr Vaughan Hewett is getting ready to tackle the Towns' tallest buildings in a daring charity stunt.

Toxic toys on sale

Toxic toys on sale

An urgent warning has gone out to parents after dolls containing dangerous chemicals were found on sale in Medway.

We're here to help, say death rates reviewers

We're here to help, say death rates reviewers

A panel is continuing to probe Medway Maritime Hospital - as it emerged more than 600 people a month wait more than four hours in A&E.

MPs reject estuary airport

MPs reject estuary airport

A key group of MPs has rejected the idea of an international airport in the Thames estuary. Instead Heathrow should be up to two new runways.

Multi-billion pounds estuary airport dismissed by key committee

Multi-billion pounds estuary airport dismissed by key committee

A select committee of MPs is the most influential group yet to shoot down plans for a multi-billion pounds airport in the Thames Estuary.

X Factor duo Jedward to perform in Medway

X Factor duo Jedward to perform in Medway

They've carried the Olympic torch, danced on stage with Britney and performed for President Obama - now Jedward are coming to Chatham.

Fugitive on New York City's most wanted list worked at Sainsbury's

Fugitive on New York City's most wanted list worked at Sainsbury's

Neigbhours have spoken of their shock after learning one of New York's most wanted fugitives lived in their neighbourhood.

Investigators probe hospital's high death rates

Investigators probe hospital's high death rates

National investigators were due at Medway Maritime Hospital today to probe its high death rates.

New approach to deal with gambling

New approach to deal with gambling

An initiative is being set up to tackle problem gambling in the Towns.

Kent police arrest man wanted for US kidnap and murder bid

Kent police arrest man wanted for US kidnap and murder bid

A man once listed as one of New York's most wanted men has been arrested by Kent police.

Illegal workers uncovered in raids

Illegal workers uncovered in raids

Four people have been found working illegally in restaurants in Medway by immigration officers.

Needle exchange near primary school embroiled in planning row

Needle exchange near primary school embroiled in planning row

A pharmacy which has opened despite almost 2,000 protests is being probed to see if it has breached planning rules.

Parking a big worry in £26m station plan

Parking a big worry in £26m station plan

Rail bosses admit parking and design fears are their biggest challenges as they move Rochester station 500 metres up the line.

Doctor earns £25k for working three days a month

Doctor earns £25k for working three days a month

A doctor tasked with giving Medway patients value for money is being paid £25,000 – for three days’ work a month.

Principal Colin Boxall to leave the Bishop of Rochester Academy

Principal Colin Boxall to leave the Bishop of Rochester Academy

Principal Colin Boxall will be leaving the Bishop of Rochester Academy, the school has announced.

Restaurant shut down due to infestation

Restaurant shut down due to infestation

A restaurant was closed down by council inspectors after they found it was infested with cockroaches and mice.

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