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Library move consultation rejected

Library move consultation rejected

Controversial plans to relocate Strood library are moving forward, despite a call from Labour councillors for a public consultation.

Young man arrested over stabbing

Young man arrested over stabbing

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a stabbing.

Man cleared of murdering father-of-two in street shooting

Man cleared of murdering father-of-two in street shooting

A man has today been acquitted of murdering a father-of-two shot in the street as well as trying to kill his nephew and brother.

Woman bitten by spider still unwell three weeks later

Woman bitten by spider still unwell three weeks later

A housewife bitten on the foot by a false widow spider while she was in bed is back in hospital after failing to make a full recovery.

Council tax to rise by almost 2%

Council tax to rise by almost 2%

Councillors say cuts to government funding are making it increasingly difficult to balance the books

Start the week with your Monday Medway Messenger

Start the week with your Monday Medway Messenger

Get your Monday edition of the Medway Messenger - out in the shops today.

Hospital tackles big drink problem

Hospital tackles big drink problem

Children under the age of nine are among thousands of people who have been admitted to hospital with alcohol-related issues in the past two years.

Portacabin alight

Portacabin alight

A dive training centre is on fire and firefighters are working to stop it spreading

Corn blimey! Dodger's done it again

Corn blimey! Dodger's done it again

Dodger the dog has had another narrow escape - after swallowing a whole corn on the cob... for the SECOND time.

Motorcyclist injured

Motorcyclist injured

Emergency services called to Gillingham after a motorcyclist came off his bike

If mum’s losing her hair, then I’m doing it too!

 If mum’s losing her hair, then I’m doing it too!

A mum undergoing chemotherapy is shaving her head for charity and her daughter has pledged to have her precious locks shaved off at the same time.

Toddler's six-hour surgery to remould skull

Toddler's six-hour surgery to remould skull

A three-year-old boy born with a misshapen head has endured six hours of grueling surgery to transform his life.

Three fires overnight

Three fires overnight

Crews from Medway and Strood were called out to two electrical fires and a lorry fire

Girl, six, knocked down by car

Girl, six, knocked down by car

A schoolgirl has been taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car this afternoon.

Man remanded on hit-and-run murder charge

Man remanded on hit-and-run murder charge

A 25-year-old accused of murder after a father was killed in a hit-and-run crash has been refused bail.

Crash that killed rider remains a mystery

Crash that killed rider remains a mystery

The widow of a motorcyclist killed in a crash has spoken of her heartache after an inquest could not establish why he lost control of his bike.

That's Scho Business: We've got plenty of options

That's Scho Business: We've got plenty of options

Gills assistant manager John Schofield believes there are plenty of options within the squad to make a difference on the pitch.

Watson fancies Chatham's chances

Watson fancies Chatham's chances

Chatham boss Kevin Watson is doubtful this weekend’s game against Witham Town will go ahead – but hasn’t ruled out pulling off a shock if it does.

Schoolgirl attacked by masked man

Schoolgirl attacked by masked man

A girl was punched in the face by a masked man who leapt from a car as she walked home from school.

Charity of The Year 2014

Charity of The Year 2014

We launch our chosen charity the Royal Voluntary Service (formerly WRVS) this week - and it needs your help.

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