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Get me to the church... online!

Get me to the church... online!

A couple's wedding is going global today - as the ceremony is being beamed worldwide on a live internet stream.

Man charged after attack on taxi driver

Man charged after attack on taxi driver

A young man has appeared in court charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a taxi driver was hit over the head during a row with a passenger.

Biscuits that came with added crunch

Biscuits that came with added crunch

An investigation has been launched after a couple's pack of Rich Tea biscuits contained a sharp surprise - a shard of plastic.

Pair arrested over attempted murder

Pair arrested over attempted murder

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three men were stabbed during a row at a house.

Girlfriend cleared as ex-policeman denies sex assault on girl

Girlfriend cleared as ex-policeman denies sex assault on girl

The partner of a former PC accused of having inappropriate relationships with two young girls has been acquitted of any wrongdoing.

Tragedy as father chokes to death at daughter's wedding

Tragedy as father chokes to death at daughter's wedding

It was to be Jagan Babwah's perfect day - when his only daughter walked down the aisle. Unfortunately it was also to be his last.

Gills appeal hearing against claim by Mark McCammon

Gills appeal hearing against claim by Mark McCammon

Gillingham’s appeal against a ruling that they sacked a player for gross misconduct as an act of racial victimisation will be heard on Monday.

Crash causes tailbacks

Crash causes tailbacks

Three cars shunting into each other on the M2 caused early morning tailbacks for commuters.

Parrish: I've got a point to prove

Parrish: I've got a point to prove

Invicta Dynamos head coach Kevin Parrish has vowed to prove his critics wrong when the new ice hockey season gets under way.

Watson eyes cup run

Watson eyes cup run

Memories of his historic FA Cup appearance in front of the live TV cameras has got Chatham boss Kevin Watson dreaming of another cup run.

Brave chip shop owner who faced up to armed robber 'grateful to be alive'

Brave chip shop owner who faced up to armed robber 'grateful to be alive'

A courageous chip shop boss has relived the moment he told a knife-wielding robber who stabbed him to "come and get it" when he demanded money.

Dockyard delivers more Midwife tours

Dockyard delivers more Midwife tours

Tours of the Call the Midwife set at Chatham's Historic Dockyard have been extended because they have proved so popular.

Concern over recycling plant plan

Concern over recycling plant plan

Residents are opposing plans to widen the scope of a recycling plant a few hundred yards from their homes.

'More needs to be done to stop people getting into debt'

'More needs to be done to stop people getting into debt'

Shadow minister Maria Eagle said she was shocked by the number of people in Medway relying on foodbank handouts.

Beggar 'Billy the Quid' gets court warning

Beggar 'Billy the Quid' gets court warning

A persistent beggar who once fleeced a good samaritan out of £35,000 has admitted pestering people again.

Four arrests after dawn drugs raids

Four arrests after dawn drugs raids

Four people have been arrested after targeted drugs raids yesterday.

Greedy vet jailed for insurance scam

Greedy vet jailed for insurance scam

A crooked vet who invented fictional cats to claim thousands from pet insurance companies to fund his lavish lifestyle has been locked up.

Inside the Medway Messenger

Inside the Medway Messenger

There is still time to pick up a copy of the Monday Medway Messenger - it's got all the latest news, sport and more.

Medway housing boom pushes up prices

Medway housing boom pushes up prices

Demand from eager housebuyers is outstripping the supply of homes for sale, as Medway’s property market booms, pushing up prices.

Kent hospital has second worst food in the country

Kent hospital has second worst food in the country

A hospital in Kent has been ranked among the worst in England for the food it serves up to its patients.

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