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Teen arrested after reports laser shone at police helicopter

Teen arrested after reports laser shone at police helicopter

A teenager from Strood has been arrested after reports a laser was shone at a police helicopter.

Terminally-ill young dad marries girlfriend at hospital

Terminally-ill young dad marries girlfriend at hospital

A young dad who has been told his bowel cancer is terminal married the mother of his children in an emotional ceremony at Medway Maritime Hospital.

Monster emerges from river mudflats

Monster emerges from river mudflats

A German U-boat from the First World War has emerged from the mudflats of the River Medway to become Britain's only visible wreckage.

Fire breaks out at derelict pub

Fire breaks out at derelict pub

Smoke billowed into the sky when a fire broke out in an outbuilding of a derelict pub last night.

Sleazy photographer groped model while her dad waited outside

Sleazy photographer groped model while her dad waited outside

A pervert who pretended to be a professional photographer so he could molest young women groped one victim while her father waited in the next room.

Chats boss looking forward to busy period

Chats boss looking forward to busy period

Chatham face a sequence of five games in 14 days – and manager Kevin Watson can’t wait.

Victory will put Mos in the mood

Victory will put Mos in the mood

Invicta Dynamos want to start their Christmas party early with victory against Streatham Redskins.

Dropped cigarette butts prove costly for pair

Dropped cigarette butts prove costly for pair

Throwing cigarette butts in the street has cost two people hundreds of pounds in fines and court costs.

Women cut from cars in crash

Women cut from cars in crash

Two women have been cut from their cars after a crash just outside the Medway Tunnel.

Robber just out of jail took car from terrified driver before police chase

Robber just out of jail took car from terrified driver before police chase

A man has been jailed for a terrifying carjacking in which he told a driver it was "the worst night of your life" just a day after leaving prison.

Christmas comes early for Parkwood pupils

Christmas comes early for Parkwood pupils

Christmas has come early for pupils at two schools, as an underground water leak has Parkwood Infants and Juniors to close.

Gills squad visit children's ward at hospital

Gills squad visit children's ward at hospital

Gills players only had one game plan when they visited the children’s ward at Medway Maritime Hospital on Tuesday – to deliver lots of presents.

Harry beats George in Medway baby name stakes

Harry beats George in Medway baby name stakes

The birth of Prince George failed to make a big impression on the top three when it came to the choice of first names for babies born in Medway.

Picture gallery: School nativity plays

Picture gallery: School nativity plays

Children across the Towns have been donning their costumes to take part in their school's nativity play, and we have been there to capture the magic.

'My friend Ronnie Biggs didn't have a bad bone in his body'

'My friend Ronnie Biggs didn't have a bad bone in his body'

An author who counted Ronnie Biggs as one of his best friends has paid tribute to the Great Train Robber after his death at 84 today.

Charity shop raider jailed for crime spree

Charity shop raider jailed for crime spree

A burglar has had his wish to be locked up for Christmas granted after targeting charity shops in a three-day crime spree.

Airport review brings 'grave day' for campaigners as fears continue

Airport review brings 'grave day' for campaigners as fears continue

Anti-airport campaigners have spoken of their fears for another year of "blight and uncertainty" after a massive hub for Kent was not ruled out today.

Delays as crash closes part of M2

Delays as crash closes part of M2

Motorists have been facing long delays on the M2 while emergency services dealt with a three-car crash on the coast-bound carriageway.

Thames Estuary airport not ruled out in key aviation review

Thames Estuary airport not ruled out in key aviation review

Plans for a massive hub airport in the Thames Estuary have not been shortlisted in an aviation review - but a new Kent airport is still on the cards.

Delays as cable comes loose in Medway Tunnel

Delays as cable comes loose in Medway Tunnel

Motorists have been suffering delays to their journeys home after a cable came loose in the Medway Tunnel.

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