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The Medway Event One music festival takes place at the weekend headlined by punk favourites the Buzzcocks and you could win tickets to see them in action.

There's also a full preview of the festival in Going Out, Rebecca Hughes' two-page entertainment guide.

We also have TV, travel, quizzes and columnist Nikki White in action.

In sport, the Gills lost another pre-season friendly but manager Martin Allen insists they will be ready for the League One kick-off on Saturday.

There's coverage of the Rochester and district League seven a side tournament, county and local cricket.

Picture specials include the Medway Mile, Hoo's fun day to raise money for its carnival next year, an art exhibition by Chatham Grammar School for Girls pupils.

There's also a page of activities to help keep your youngster occupied during the school summer holiday activities.