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Appeal over hit and run car damage

Appeal over hit and run car damage

Anyone who may have repaired a car suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run is urged to come forward, as an 85-year-old man remains in hospital.

Detective work solves riddle of lions’ sculptor

Detective work solves riddle of lions’ sculptor

One hundred years after they were created, the mystery sculptor of the lions on Rochester Bridge has finally been revealed.

New mayor takes over the chains

New mayor takes over the chains

Cllr Barry Kemp took up his duties as Mayor of Medway last night and is looking forward to a successful year.

Teen killed by car had walked off from mum after party

Teen killed by car had walked off from mum after party

A 17-year-old boy killed by a car after a New Year’s Eve party had argued with his mother before walking off on his own, an inquest has heard.

Bones found at nature spot

Bones found at nature spot

A nature reserve was sealed off by police after children reported finding bones.

School to expand to cope with rising birth rates

School to expand to cope with rising birth rates

A secondary school in Medway may be expanded to provide education to students from age three through to 19-years-old.

Grieving mum slams friends of soldier found dead in river

Grieving mum slams friends of soldier found dead in river

A woman wept as she criticised her son's friends for leaving him stranded after a night out - as a coroner ruled he slipped into a river and drowned.

Rally to support families of kidnapped schoolgirls

Rally to support families of kidnapped schoolgirls

As more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls remain missing after being abducted by Islamist militants, a solidarity rally is being organised in Medway.

Tragic soldier 'refused lifts home' before river death

Tragic soldier 'refused lifts home' before river death

A teenage soldier found dead in a river after going missing during a night out had refused several offers of a lift home, an inquest has heard.

Man arrested after 'arson' at flat

Man arrested after 'arson' at flat

An arrest has been made following a suspicious fire in which a woman needed treatment for breathing in smoke.

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Medway Messenger Youth League results

The latest league and cup scores from the Medway Messenger Youth League

Gills youngsters sign new deals

Gills youngsters sign new deals

Gills have also agreed new one-year deals with three young professionals.

Nelson's delight at new deal

Nelson's delight at new deal

Gillingham keeper Stuart Nelson has spoken of his delight at signing a new two-year deal with the club.

Cody: Priestfield feels like home

Cody: Priestfield feels like home

Gillingham striker Cody McDonald hopes his blistering form can continue in August – to earn himself a new deal.

Consultation on plans to build 500 homes slammed

Consultation on plans to build 500 homes slammed

Development in Capstone Valley is more rigorously opposed than ever after a consultation on the issue, according to politicians.

Suspicious flat fire

Suspicious flat fire

A woman in her 20s has been treated for smoke inhalation and police are investigating the blaze in her flat.

‘William was in a terrible way – he had been left for dead’

‘William was in a terrible way – he had been left for dead’

A deputy mayor is calling for better support for people with brain injuries three years after her son suffered horrific injuries.

Dumped car ablaze

Dumped car ablaze

Police and fire crews were called out to an alleyway in Chatham last night to a car alight in suspicious circumstances.

Rail bosses to face residents over controversial station changes

Rail bosses to face residents over controversial station changes

Major changes at one of Kent's busiest commuter stations will be discussed as residents confront rail bosses over the controversial plans.

Felix from the flames...

Felix from the flames...

Two cats have been saved by firefighters in a dramatic rescue.

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