Ancient woodland could be protected from the effects of plans for a huge new housing estate - by classifying it as a village green.

Pupils held a fundraising day in memory of a much-loved classmate exactly one year after he sudden death.

Up to 250 people could be sleeping rough over the festive season but the Medway Messenger wants to make sure no one goes hungry or cold.

A hospital mistakenly told a patient's GP it had operated on her - when the operation had not gone ahead.

The health watchdog is visiting troubled Medway hospital for its latest inspection, after warning the trust it must improve or face a takeover.

A report into the sickness bug outbreak linked to Splashes swimming pool will not be published until January.

A thug locked a woman in his home and then assaulted her after she visited him to braid his hair, a court heard.

The latest train dodgers have been fined hundreds of pounds by Medway magistrates. Here's the list.

Young bright sparks have been drafted in to help a campaign to stub out smoking at school gates in Medway

The countdown to Christmas has begun.

Police have made a number of arrests linked to break-ins as part of their annual burglary campaign.

A busy Christmas market came to complete standstill - as scores of visitors froze for the mannequin challenge.

A lane blocked as police recovered a vehicle on a motorway has now been re-opened.

Traffic is easing after an earlier crash on the M20.

A football fan has appeared in court after running on to the pitch at Priestfield Stadium during a game.

A 17-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of a 70-year-old man who was found dead at a stables.

A toy appeal is asking people to thinking about teenagers as well as younger children when they donate gifts this Christmas.

Motorists are being warned to expect delays after a crash on the A2.

A number of people have been charged as part of Operation Castle, a police crackdown on burglaries.

A homeowner whose bungalow was badly damaged by a suspected drink-driver has said: "I'm just glad no one was injured".