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Game on for table tennis teams

16 March 2017
Game on for table tennis teams

Hundreds of pupils took part in the Mini Youth Games table tennis competition.

Hundreds turn out for Ben's funeral

13 March 2017
Hundreds turn out for Ben's funeral

Family and friends of a teenager who died after falling into the River Medway have said their final goodbyes.

Time to thank hospital staff

10 March 2017
Time to thank hospital staff

The Medway Messenger has once again teamed up with Medway NHS Foundation Trust for the Hospital Hero award.

Investigation into gym blaze

10 March 2017
Investigation into gym blaze

Police are at a leisure centre this morning after a suspicious blaze in the early hours.

'We will never get over losing Ben'

10 March 2017
'We will never get over losing Ben'

Family of an 18-year-old whose body was pulled from a river eight weeks after he went missing have spoken of the massive void created by his death.

Homes plan 'death knell' for countryside

07 March 2017
Homes plan 'death knell' for countryside

A controversial plan for 450 homes on a green lung have been approved after the government upheld an appeal by developers.

Supermarket confirms closure

07 March 2017
Supermarket confirms closure

A supermarket will shut this week, just seven months after opening - with the loss of 37 jobs.

Dinner man cooking for national glory

02 March 2017
Dinner man cooking for national glory

A talented ‘dinner man’ is competing to be named the best school cook in the country - and hoping to fly the flag for male cooks everywhere.

Innovative scheme helps young victims of sexual abuse

02 March 2017
Innovative scheme helps young victims of sexual abuse

More than 150 children who have suffered sexual abuse have been able to turn their lives around thanks to an innovative service provided by the NSPCC.

New home would cut cost of multi-storey car meets

28 February 2017
New home would cut cost of multi-storey car meets

Councillors have met with car enthusiasts in an attempt to find them a home, as the cost of keeping them out of one car park climbs to £12,000.

Pancake race hat-trick for Kent MP

28 February 2017
Pancake race hat-trick for Kent MP

It's Pancake Day and one Kent MP has led her team to victory in the annual parliamentary pancake race.

600 lorry drivers get parking tickets

28 February 2017
600 lorry drivers get parking tickets

A crackdown was launched against truckers flouting road restrictions following complaints from residents.

Good will brewing among customers at Towns’ cafes

27 February 2017
Good will brewing among customers at Towns’ cafes

Cafes are doing their bit to help the homeless this winter by offering a cup of kindness.

Second time lucky for Wetherspoon?

23 February 2017
Second time lucky for Wetherspoon?

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has resubmitted plans to reopen a disused pub after councillor turned them down last year.

New innings as pub is renovated

20 February 2017
New innings as pub is renovated

A popular pub is getting a £250,000 facelift and a new landlord, creating new jobs.

Bar now serves up burgers

17 February 2017
Bar now serves up burgers

A fast food restaurant has opened in a former pub, creating 30 jobs.

New owners, name and cuisine for The Barn

17 February 2017
New owners, name and cuisine for The Barn

A popular restaurant set in a 17th century barn is set to become the latest location for curry lovers.

Family plan fitting send-off for Ben

16 February 2017
Family plan fitting send-off for Ben

The funeral for teenager Ben Savage has been arranged following the formal identification of his body.

Inspiring little ones to love music

14 February 2017
Inspiring little ones to love music

A musician who has performed all over the world is hoping to inspire the next generation as she launches classes in her home town.

Nursery must raise £40k

09 February 2017
Nursery must raise £40k

A children’s nursery has raised more than £60,000 in just four months but needs to raise another £40,000 to save it from closure.

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