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Library protesters take to the streets

Library protesters take to the streets

On the Road... book lovers will march to Rochester in protest against plans to move Strood Library

Family relive horror in wake of woman's fatal disappearance

Family relive horror in wake of woman's fatal disappearance

A family have told how they retraced the last steps of a woman ... little knowing she was lying dead in the basement of a store they had visited.

'I'll miss dad's home cooking'

'I'll miss dad's home cooking'

Teen sensation Jamie Johnson is set to face an audience of millions on The Voice tonight... but all he can think about is food!

Widow's grief at death of biker on first ride with motorcycle club

Widow's grief at death of biker on first ride with motorcycle club

The wife of a motorcyclist killed on his first ride out with a club has revealed she warned him his powerful new bike might be too heavy for him.

Olympic champ Victoria Pendleton visits pupils for Sport Relief

Olympic champ Victoria Pendleton visits pupils for Sport Relief

You wait ages for an Olympic champion to visit then two come along in a fortnight. Pupils at a Medway school have been thrilled by Victoria's visit.

Parrish blasts players

Parrish blasts players

Angry head coach Kevin Parrish has criticised the slack changing-room culture which he believes cost Invicta Dynamos the league title this season.

Watson warns against complacency

Watson warns against complacency

Chatham Town make the long trek to Wroxham on Saturday as Kent’s form team after recording a sixth straight league win in midweek.

Vote for your favourite

Vote for your favourite

It's time to vote for your favourite in our Cute kids competition - which has a £2,000 prize pot up for grabs.

Beware of online fraudsters

Beware of online fraudsters

Police are advising internet users to be cautious when buying goods online after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.

'Crazy' welcome for our new golden girl

'Crazy' welcome for our new golden girl

Gold medallist Charlotte Evans is back home in Kent after her triumph guiding skier Kelly Gallagher at the Winter Paralympics in Sochi.

Thieves snatch £160,000 of tools in three weeks

Thieves snatch £160,000 of tools in three weeks

Van drivers and tradesmen are being warned to be extra vigilant after a spate of tool thefts

Murder trial jury visit store where 'woman's body dumped'

Murder trial jury visit store where 'woman's body dumped'

The jury in a murder trial have seen the spot where a woman was allegedly dumped and left for dead in a store's basement.

Man and yacht stuck in mud

Man and yacht stuck in mud

The Coastguard made two rescues from the River Medway last night after a man got stuck in the stodge and a yacht was grounded in low tide.

Armed police called to 'gun-toting' man

Armed police called to 'gun-toting' man

A property was surrounded by armed police and a road shut off last night after reports a man was seen wielding a gun.

Inside your Medway Messenger

Inside your Medway Messenger

Pick up a copy of your brilliant Medway Messenger - with your chance to vote in our Cute Kids competition, as well as all the latest news and sport.

Let them eat chips...

Let them eat chips...

Councillor slams plan to restrict takeaways near schools as "nannying fussbucketry", and says streets are "not being over-run by fat little children"

Naval frigate company heading for Chatham

Naval frigate company heading for Chatham

The company of a naval frigate will arrive in Chatham to help honour one of the town's most iconic vessels.

David's Den - It's cut by 10!

David's Den - It's cut by 10!

The chancellor has announced the 2014 budget this afternoon and players of the game are set to benefit with bingo tax slashed from 20% to 10%.

Man charged with abducting tot

Man charged with abducting tot

A man is to appear in court charged with abducting a 14-month-old boy as police continue to look for the youngster's father.

Food firm fined thousands after worker hurt

Food firm fined thousands after worker hurt

A food firm has been hit with a big fine following safety failings which led to a worker being injured.

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