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New business centre opens in Chatham's 'luckiest building'

13 June 2013
New business centre opens in Chatham's 'luckiest building'

1 Cambridge Terrace in Chatham, which survived bombings in the Second World War, opens as a business centre today

'Fake' cigarettes stashed in Special K

11 June 2013
'Fake' cigarettes stashed in Special K

Shopkeepers have allegedly been caught hiding illegal cigarettes in cereal boxes and secret compartments.

Biggest killers revealed

11 June 2013
Biggest killers revealed

Medway has among the worst early deaths from cancer in the country and higher than average rates for stroke, heart disease, lung and liver disease.

Measles cases on the rise

10 June 2013
Measles cases on the rise

There has been two cases of measles in Medway in the last two months and doctors are urging parents to get their children vaccinated.

Rise in number of c-sections

10 June 2013
Rise in number of c-sections

There has been a rise in the number of Medway mums having elective caesareans, as midwives warn of the dangers.

Timberman wins £70k payout for 'wood dust' cancer

10 June 2013
Timberman wins £70k payout for 'wood dust' cancer

A pensioner has been awarded thousands in compensation after he contracted nasal cancer from his 25 years of exposure to wood dust.

Charity needs help to create haven for hard working staff

06 June 2013
Charity needs help to create haven for hard working staff

Dedicated doctors and nurses who help save the lives of hundreds of premature and sick newborn babies every year have made a plea for help.

Tributes to 'one in a million' dad of two

05 June 2013
Tributes to 'one in a million' dad of two

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a crash which killed a 46-year-old motorcyclist - named locally as Mobi King.

New fire stations planned

04 June 2013
New fire stations planned

A new fire station is to be built in Rochester and the existing station in Chatham will be rebuilt.

Latest: Witness appeal after motorcyclist's death

04 June 2013
Latest: Witness appeal after motorcyclist's death

Police have appealed for witnesses to a crash in Rainham, in which a 46-year-old man died.

Donor leaves £100k for paddle steamer

30 May 2013
Donor leaves £100k for paddle steamer

A mysterious donor has left £100,000 in his will to help restore the Medway Queen.

Table hurled through shop window

30 May 2013
Table hurled through shop window

Vandals threw a table through a shop window, causing hundreds of pounds of damage.

Fight Club culture at prison

30 May 2013
Fight Club culture at prison

Inspectors have uncovered a catalogue of failings at a Kent prison - including a Fight Club culture, drug use... and a mouse infestation.

Do you recognise this man?

28 May 2013
Do you recognise this man?

Kent Police has released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a mobile phone theft in Strood.

Crews called to garages blaze

23 May 2013
Crews called to garages blaze

Firefighters tackled a blaze at garages in Rainham this afternoon.

Coach firm scores a winner

23 May 2013
Coach firm scores a winner

The Kings Ferry will take fans to Wembley for the UEFA Champions League Final.

Singer makes her mind up to back campaign

22 May 2013
Singer makes her mind up to back campaign

Eurovision winner Cheryl Baker is supporting an appeal to raise £1m to help vulnerable children in Kent.

Illegal workers found during chippy raid

21 May 2013
Illegal workers found during chippy raid

Two men have been caught working illegally at a fish and chip shop in Strood.

Lazy cop parks on double yellow lines to grab McDonald's

17 May 2013
Lazy cop parks on double yellow lines to grab McDonald's

A policeman is under investigation after blocking the exit to a petrol station on double yellow lines - so he could buy food at McDonald's.

Worried mums want more advice on toxic toys

16 May 2013
Worried mums want more advice on toxic toys

Concerned parents have contacted the Medway Messenger after dangerous dolls were found on sale on Gillingham.

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