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Local Newspaper Week: how we raised £300k to help our community

Local Newspaper Week: how we raised £300k to help our community

The Medway Messenger has raised nearly £300,000 for good causes we reveal in Local Newspaper Week.

Minister views plans for new Gills stadium

Minister views plans for new Gills stadium

Plans for a new stadium for Gillingham FC have been given the backing of a government minister.

Boy hailed hero after linen basket sparks fire

Boy hailed hero after linen basket sparks fire

A primary school pupil averted disaster after a linen basket full of clothes left on top of a cooker caught fire.

Michael Stone's sister calls for fresh DNA tests

Michael Stone's sister calls for fresh DNA tests

Advances in DNA technology could prove Michael Stone's innocence according to his sister, who 20 years on is still fighting to clear his name.

Mum bitten on bottom by dog

Mum bitten on bottom by dog

A mum who was bitten on the buttocks by a rottweiler is calling for the dog to be put down.

Pervert caught by undercover cop online

Pervert caught by undercover cop online

A paedophile travelled 140 miles to Medway because he thought he was meeting a mum who was willing to arrange for him to abuse her young daughter.

Dingsdale back on form

Dingsdale back on form

Adam Dingsdale got his English title challenge back on track with a comfortable win over Csaba Bolcskei.

Gills hopeful over trio

Gills hopeful over trio

Gillingham boss Justin Edinburgh is confident three key players will re-sign for the club.

A&E system changes in fight to cut waiting times

A&E system changes in fight to cut waiting times

As waiting times at one Kent accident and emergency department hit their worst ever, the hospital introduces a new model to try to solve the problem.

Driver arrested after five hurt in crash

Driver arrested after five hurt in crash

Five ambulances were called and a driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after five people were injured in a crash.

Family search for driver who killed puppy

Family search for driver who killed puppy

A little boy has been left heartbroken after a speeding motorist hit and killed his puppy before driving off.

Heartbreaking message from missing man's family

Heartbreaking message from missing man's family

The family of missing man Nigel Knights have thanked people for their support after a body was found in the River Medway.

Council appoints new mayor

Council appoints new mayor

The new mayor of Medway Cllr Stuart Tranter, and deputy mayoress Cllr Gloria Opara, were appointed at the council's annual meeting last night

Driver jailed for killing policeman

Driver jailed for killing policeman

A man has been jailed for three years after causing the death of an off-duty police officer from Kent.

Update: Man treated after train horror

Update: Man treated after train horror

A man who suffered head injuries after being hit by a train at Chatham station remained in a serious condition today.

Woman gives birth in garage forecourt

Woman gives birth in garage forecourt

Ambulance crews were called to the Service Station in St Anthony's Way as a woman gave birth

Thieves steal Ruby's dad's tools

Thieves steal Ruby's dad's tools

Heartless thieves have stolen little Ruby Young's father's work tools, just as the family were hoping their lives could return to normal.

Orient test for Gills

Orient test for Gills

Gillingham will conclude their summer pre-season schedule at League 2 Leyton Orient.

Firefighters tackle dustcart blaze

Firefighters tackle dustcart blaze

Firefighters were called after rubbish inside a dustcart caught fire in Chatham this morning.

Tasty treat for Macmillan nurses

Tasty treat for Macmillan nurses

Two pubs in the Towns are offering Macmillan nurses a free roast dinner to thank them for their hard work.

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