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GPs are struggling to cope with high volume of patients

10 June 2015
GPs are struggling to cope with high volume of patients

Doctors cannot keep up with the number of patients and a shift in the population could cause more problems, according to one Medway GP.

Woman up for award for her work with rescue dog

08 June 2015
Woman up for award for her work with rescue dog

When Ratty was just five-months-old he was rescued from a horse box, and now his owner has been nominated for an award for her work training him.

'Brave son inspired us all '

08 June 2015
'Brave son inspired us all '

A cheeky chappy with an infectious smile – that is how Terry Kiddie’s mother will remember her little boy who died at the age of 10.

Treatment in Milan offers hope for brave Talleulah

05 June 2015
Treatment in Milan offers hope for brave Talleulah

A total of £35,000 has been raised by the community to support a little girl who has undergone life-changing treatment in Italy.

Two gents of Verona – and a dog please

04 June 2015
Two gents of Verona – and a dog please

A Kent theatre group are searching for the star of their upcoming production, but they'll need to have four legs and tail.

The Fuse stays lit even if the money is down

03 June 2015
The Fuse stays lit even if the money is down

A reduced budget is not going to dampen the Fuse Festival this year as preparations are under way to welcome back the much-loved free family festival.

Firefighters called to derelict care home

02 June 2015
Firefighters called to derelict care home

Three fire engines were called to a derelict care home this afternoon after smoke was seen coming from the roof.

Girl, 10, faces the chop to honour brave dad

02 June 2015
Girl, 10, faces the chop to honour brave dad

A 10-year-old girl who lost her father to stomach cancer has had her hip-length hair chopped off to raise money for the hospice that cared for him.

Police accused of 'excessive force' on teen girl

01 June 2015
Police accused of 'excessive force' on teen girl

Police have defended the actions of an officer who restrained a teenage girl accused of kicking him in the groin as he tried to stop an attack.

Get the cream ready for bumper strawberry crop

30 May 2015
Get the cream ready for bumper strawberry crop

As the British strawberry seasons begins, one grower in Medway has had a head start on the competition.

Man rescued from river after bridge fall

29 May 2015
Man rescued from river after bridge fall

A man, who is believed to have fallen from a bridge, was recovered from the River Medway yesterday by a fishing boat.

12 challenges in 12 months

25 May 2015
12 challenges in 12 months

Andy Gray has gone over it, under it and through it as he continues his year-long mission to raise money for charity.

Family reunited with life-saving passer-by

24 May 2015
Family reunited with life-saving passer-by

A family saved from a fire by a stranger who spotted flames coming from the side of their home have been reunited with their "guardian angel".

‘Miracle’ maternity team earn award

22 May 2015
‘Miracle’ maternity team earn award

A department “full of miracle makers” is this year’s Medway Maritime Hospital Hero.

My blaze escape: fire victim has lost everything but he's just glad to be alive

22 May 2015
My blaze escape: fire victim has lost everything but he's just glad to be alive

An unconscious man was just four minutes away from death when firefighters pulled him from the flames that tore through his home last weekend.

New nursery for high dependency babies

21 May 2015
New nursery for high dependency babies

The new high dependency nursery at Medway Maritime Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit was officially opened this week.

Van hits workers near shopping centre

20 May 2015
Van hits workers near shopping centre

Two workers were taken to hospital after a van hit them in a charity store's service yard in a busy shopping centre.

Under Siege… the gig’s back on

18 May 2015
Under Siege… the gig’s back on

Young musicians will once again be performing to thousands of people in Medway this summer after new partners were found to organise Under Siege.

Failing hospital is on track to improvement

15 May 2015
Failing hospital is on track to improvement

Once ranked one of the worst performing A&E departments in the country, Medway Maritime Hospital is now hitting national targets.

Stolen phone had family photos at daughter’s grave

12 May 2015
Stolen phone had family photos at daughter’s grave

A devastated mum is appealing to thieves to return her phone which contained hundreds of family photos taken at her daughter’s grave.

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