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Worker ‘not wearing hard hat’ when pole fell

17 March 2015
Worker ‘not wearing hard hat’ when pole fell

An engineer was not wearing a safety helmet when he was fatally injured by a 20ft telegraph pole, according to an eyewitness.

'How can I be deprived of every woman's basic right?'

09 March 2015
'How can I be deprived of every woman's basic right?'

A woman who is desperate to have a baby has been refused IVF treatment on the NHS - because her partner has a child from a previous relationship.

The gloves go on to help punch up funds for Stacey

05 March 2015
The gloves go on to help punch up funds for Stacey

Scores of keep fit fans have been raising funds for The Stacey Mowle Appeal, the Messenger's charity of the year.

Man in 20s rushed to hospital after stabbing

01 March 2015
Man in 20s rushed to hospital after stabbing

A man suffered injuries to head and neck after an attack close to a kebab shop.

'Don't stare at our beautiful Izzie!'

28 February 2015
'Don't stare at our beautiful Izzie!'

The parents of a girl with a skin condition so rare it affects just one in 20,000 babies have urged adults not to stare at her birthmarks.

Lucy Beale mystery solved... the killer’s from Medway

28 February 2015
Lucy Beale mystery solved... the killer’s from Medway

The child actor at the heart of one of the biggest soap plots in television history comes from Medway.

'We’ve lost everything, but at least we’re alive'

24 February 2015
'We’ve lost everything, but at least we’re alive'

A mum has spoken of her horror after being told that in a matter of seconds her family could have perished in a fire that swept through their home.

High Street gets Jekyll and Hyde transformation

19 February 2015
High Street gets Jekyll and Hyde transformation

Rochester had its own transformation when the new TV drama series Jekyll and Hyde crews came to film in the High Street.

Police 'responsible for errors' which led to man's death

19 February 2015
Police 'responsible for errors' which led to man's death

An inquest has found three policemen were responsible for errors which led to the death of a mental patient.

Owner believes cat was kicked like a football

17 February 2015
Owner believes cat was kicked like a football

A cat lover believes her pedigree pet was “treated like a football” when he suffered horrific injuries outside her home.

Popular doctor 'couldn’t cope with paperwork'

16 February 2015
Popular doctor 'couldn’t cope with paperwork'

An experienced GP has been suspended after a hearing found his professional performance was “unacceptable”.

Heroine to star at Dunkirk ceremony

12 February 2015
Heroine to star at Dunkirk ceremony

The Medway Queen paddle steamer will take centre stage in the 75th anniversary commemorations of the Dunkirk landings thanks to a £15k boost.

Victory for cancer victims

10 February 2015
Victory for cancer victims

Campaigners have hailed a breakthrough for people suffering with an asbestos-related cancer and their families - as they are to get full compensation.

Firefighters called twice to same flat

09 February 2015
Firefighters called twice to same flat

Fire crews were called out to a smoke-filled home after a man fell asleep while cooking his food - for a second time.

PC describes fatal struggle with patient

06 February 2015
PC describes fatal struggle with patient

A police officer has described how he restrained a schizophrenic who later died - as it emerges he only had basic training in the method he used.

Family's shock after missing patient died in police's care

03 February 2015
Family's shock after missing patient died in police's care

The family of a schizophrenic man who died after being restrained by police believe he could be alive today if they had been told of his mental state.

Rochester says: give us our own council

03 February 2015
Rochester says: give us our own council

It's the most historic and well known part of Medway but it is run from Chatham. Now some in Rochester want their own council.

Police restraint death inquest delayed

02 February 2015
Police restraint death inquest delayed

An inquest into the death of a man who was restrained by police more than four years ago has been delayed because of problems forming a jury.

Minister visits £26m station

26 January 2015
Minister visits £26m station

The transport secretary has been given a tour of Rochester’s new railway station as platforms, stairs and an underpass are taking shape.

Benefits couple to appear on TV

22 January 2015
Benefits couple to appear on TV

A grandmother, 61, and her toyboy fiance, who live off benefits, are due to feature on a shock television documentary - Can’t Work, Won't Work.

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