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Anger as woman, 88, left in A&E corridor for 13 hours

10 April 2016
Anger as woman, 88, left in A&E corridor for 13 hours

A pensioner who suffered a head injury in a fall was left between double doors and a toilet in an A&E corridor for 13 hours because of a lack of beds.

Daughter's plea after biker killed in crash

08 April 2016
Daughter's plea after biker killed in crash

The daughter of a motorcyclist killed in a crash which also left his wife seriously injured is pleading with drivers to think of bikers on the roads.

Cash to fix problem potholes

07 April 2016
Cash to fix problem potholes

Medway is to receive a cash ‘boost’ from the government to fix thousands of potholes across the Towns.

Trampoline park could be floored

06 April 2016
Trampoline park could be floored

Plans for an indoor trampoline park which would create 45 jobs, could be refused despite strong support for the idea.

Owners urged to get free microchips

06 April 2016
Owners urged to get free microchips

Dog owners are being urged to take advantage of free microchipping for their pet as a new law comes into force.

Mugging suspect released

05 April 2016
Mugging suspect released

A teenage boy arrested in connection with the mugging of a vulnerable man has been released without charge.

Crime tsar unveils support service

05 April 2016
Crime tsar unveils support service

One of six new helpdesks offering support to crime victims across the county has opened in Medway.

'The government needs to get a grip'

05 April 2016
'The government needs to get a grip'

Trade unionists in Medway have reacted angrily to the announcement by steel giant Tata it is selling its UK plants.

Free school in special measures

04 April 2016
Free school in special measures

A school which looks after some of Medway's most vulnerable children has been placed in special measures.

Prison staff sent home 'overcome with drug fumes'

01 April 2016
Prison staff sent home 'overcome with drug fumes'

Around four prison officers were sent home after falling ill from the fumes given off by a dangerous drug used by inmates.

Cinema staff 'laughed' at disabled tot

01 April 2016
Cinema staff 'laughed' at disabled tot

A mum has said she will not be returning to Cineworld after staff 'laughed' at her disabled daughter, who has Downs syndrome and a hole in her heart.

Vaccines 'not stored properly' at inadequate GP surgery

30 March 2016
Vaccines 'not stored properly' at inadequate GP surgery

A GP surgery has bee rated inadequate after inspectors found blank prescriptions were not kept securely and vaccines improperly stored.

£30m shopping complex to create hundreds of jobs

29 March 2016
£30m shopping complex to create hundreds of jobs

Developers have revealed plans for a £30m shopping complex that would create hundreds of jobs.

Jail staff retrained after abuse allegations

29 March 2016
Jail staff retrained after abuse allegations

Youth jail staff have been retrained on restraining techniques after a documentary appeared to show excessive force being used.

Shooting victim speaks out

29 March 2016
Shooting victim speaks out

A father shot at his home has spoken for the first time about his ordeal - and how the gunfire could have hit his young son.

Why Paul's paintings are so full of rubbish

27 March 2016
Why Paul's paintings are so full of rubbish

An artist has painted Medway's picturesque landscapes - but included the reality of dumped shopping trolleys and litter to highlight the problem.

Car could hold key to stabbing

23 March 2016
Car could hold key to stabbing

Detectives are attempting to trace a silver car after a new mum was stabbed on her doorstep when she told yobs to be quiet.

'I was amazed when she told me what she had done'

22 March 2016
'I was amazed when she told me what she had done'

Cancer sufferer Joleen Swan couldn't face the thought of losing her hair again, just before her wedding day - so her sister did something amazing.

Pet store stops rabbit sales

21 March 2016
Pet store stops rabbit sales

Pet shops in Medway will stop selling rabbits over Easter to help reduce the number of animals left homeless following an impulse purchase.

Take That and (birthday) Party

21 March 2016
Take That and (birthday) Party

Gary Barlow superfans across the county are campaigning to convince the star to perform at their birthdays.

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