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Murder trial due to start after grandmother found dead in shop

Murder trial due to start after grandmother found dead in shop

Four men are in court today after a pensioner's body was found in a shop days after she was reported missing.

Killer drops appeal on eve of TV drama

 Killer drops appeal on eve of TV drama

A TV drama has developed a real-life twist... after a murderer dropped his sentence appeal days before the show was aired.

Exclusive: Alcohol still on sale at Superdrug despite company's claim

Exclusive: Alcohol still on sale at Superdrug despite company's claim

Alcohol can still be bought at Superdrug in Chatham after the health and beauty chain claimed it had taken it off sale.

'Unfairly funded' Medway schools to get extra £50 per pupil

'Unfairly funded' Medway schools to get extra £50 per pupil

Schools in Medway are to get more money per pupil after an education minister admitted 'historic unfairness' in the way some areas were funded.

Taylor's warm Valley Parade reception

Taylor's warm Valley Parade reception

Bradford fans gave Peter Taylor a warm welcome on his return to Valley Parade.

Man dies after bike crash on bend

Man dies after bike crash on bend

A pensioner travelling with a group of Triumph riders has died after coming off his motorbike on a bend and being hit by a car.

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Medway Messenger Youth League results

All the scores from the latest round of league fixtures.

Police investigate child standing through sunroof at 40mph

Police investigate child standing through sunroof at 40mph

A police investigation is under way after shocking footage emerged of a child standing through the sunroof of a fast-moving car.

Start the week with your super Monday Medway Messenger

Start the week with your super Monday Medway Messenger

A gritty Gillingham display, a fabulous performance in The Voice by Jamie Johnson plus St Patrick's Day pictures: it's in your Medway Messenger.

Medway flying hero who fought the Red Baron remembered - 100 years on

Medway flying hero who fought the Red Baron remembered - 100 years on

Gillingham flying ace fought the Red Baron in an aerial duel and downed 57 enemy aircraft before coming to a tragic end.

Luck of the Irish! Sun shines on Medway's first St Patrick's Day parade

Luck of the Irish! Sun shines on Medway's first St Patrick's Day parade

St Patrick's Day came a day early to Gillingham as crowds painted the town green to celebrate Ireland's patron saint.

Medway skier Charlotte Evans and partner Kelly Gallagher crash out of giant slalom

Medway skier Charlotte Evans and partner Kelly Gallagher crash out of giant slalom

Charlotte Evans and her ski partner crashed out of the giant slalom at Sochi but she's still got a gold from her memorable Paralympics.

Race to preserve war stories

Race to preserve war stories

Veterans of the Arctic convoys are being sought for a film to record their experiences

Brave Shaun's race to beat heroin habit

Brave Shaun's race to beat heroin habit

A former heroin addict who took the drug for nearly two decades has turned his life around... to pound the streets in the London Marathon.

Halsey quits as Lords boss

Halsey quits as Lords boss

Southern Counties East Lordswood are searching for a new manager after Simon Halsey resigned on Saturday.

Gillingham's Jamie Johnson is through to The Voice finals

Gillingham's Jamie Johnson is through to The Voice finals

He's through! Gillingham's Jamie Johnson has sung his way into the finals of the Voice.

Hi-ho - give us your silver!

Hi-ho - give us your silver!

Children with special needs are hoping to get the chance to learn horse riding, if enough money can be raised.

Man taken to hospital after fire breaks out in kitchen

Man taken to hospital after fire breaks out in kitchen

A man was taken to hospital and another treated at the scene after fire broke out at a maisonette.

Youngsters enjoy the craic at Irish parade

Youngsters enjoy the craic at Irish parade

A Kent town is set to turn green today - as an area's first ever St Patrick's Day parade is held.

Serious 'sex attack' on teenager in woods near college

Serious 'sex attack' on teenager in woods near college

A 19-year-old woman has reportedly been the victim of a serious sex attack in a park opposite a college.

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