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

A motorcyclist could have done nothing to avoid hitting a pensioner as he crossed the road, an inquest heard.

Police will not prosecute primary school chiefs after an investigation into their controversial discipline techniques, it's been revealed.

A 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man was found dead in the River Medway has been released without charge.

Victims of a house blaze have been asked to attend a recording of the popular BBC show which saved their lives.

MP Mark Reckless could be facing his former Tory colleagues in court as the party attempts to claw back the cost of election campaign material.

A woman who claims she was raped by ex-Gills footballer Nathan Nyafli has described waking up from a deep sleep to find him "on top" of her.

The Prime Minister has defended his call for firms to give their staff a pay rise, and insists there's no cost of living crisis.

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

A former Gillingham player has denied raping a woman he met at a club - after she allegedly had sex with fellow player Bradley Dack.

A Kent woman who has denied murdering a father-of-three is due to stand trial at the Old Bailey today.

Medway commuters have been delayed this morning due to signalling problems.

The largest coffeehouse company in the world is set to move into a Medway railway station and is now recruiting staff.

Matthew Goodwin, 27, admitted a catalogue of offences, including almost 30 thefts from cars.

A loving family have been shaken to the core after their beloved nine-year-old boy died... hours after running around with friends.

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

Your child could win a share of £2,000 in the 2015 Medway Messenger Cute Kids competition which starts today.

A fatal struggle between police and a man took a bizarre twist when an officer tried to save fish after the tank was smashed, an inquest heard.

Mason Stevens is a happy, healthy little boy, but it could have been a very different story if it was not for quick-thinking midwife Debbie Newman.

Celebrating freedom after coming third in Celebrity Big Brother at the weekend, Calum Best is set to party at a Kent nightclub