Home   Medway   Archive

Medway news

Activists see off asbestos site plan

Activists see off asbestos site plan

Campaigners have defeated plans for an asbestos transfer station in Lordswood.

Smith makes Mos return

Smith makes Mos return

Invicta Dynamos’ record points-scorer has come out of retirement to rejoin the club.

Child molester had half a million sick images on computers

Child molester had half a million sick images on computers

A sex offender who had so many child abuse pictures that police officers could not analyse them all has been locked up.

Ex-hockey star stole £450 of shopping in self-serve supermarket checkout scam

Ex-hockey star stole £450 of shopping in self-serve supermarket checkout scam

A recruitment consultant stole hundreds of pounds of shopping by pretending all his items were loose onions at a self-serve Sainsbury's checkout.

Thames Estuary airport bid: 92% say 'no'

Thames Estuary airport bid: 92% say 'no'

An MP has revealed the results of a ballot on plans for a Thames Estuary airport as campaigners hand over a petition with more than 1,500 signatures.

M2 stretch blocked after crash

M2 stretch blocked after crash

Traffic was stopped on a London-bound stretch of the M2 this morning after a crash left wood blocking the carriageway.

Tunnel closed after crash

Tunnel closed after crash

An accident involving a lorry and a car closed one side of the Medway tunnel in Strood, causing long queues.

Fight ends 12 years on the run for drink-driver who fled court

Fight ends 12 years on the run for drink-driver who fled court

A skirmish ended more than a decade of evading justice for a drink-driver who fled a courtroom just before sentencing.

Paying more to park at hospital

Paying more to park at hospital

Increased parking charges come into force at Medway Maritime today - with a minimum fee of £2.

Teenager injured in 'unprovoked assault'

Teenager injured in 'unprovoked assault'

A 15-year-old boy was left with facial injuries after an "unprovoked assault" at a popular park.

Meet the human teapot!

Meet the human teapot!

When footballer Gary Hake was injured in a football match, little did he realise he'd be able to pour tea... out of his chin!

Trio locked up for mugging teenagers they lured to deserted park

Trio locked up for mugging teenagers they lured to deserted park

Three thugs have been locked up over the mugging of two teenagers after telling them they would show them the way to a nightclub.

Man hurt after falling out of tree

Man hurt after falling out of tree

A 61-year-old man has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after falling out of a tree.

'This show is not for delicate ears'

'This show is not for delicate ears'

The ultimate girls’ night out - The Vagina Monologues - is coming to Chatham. Star Terri Dwyer talks about the show.

Medway Messenger Youth League results

Medway Messenger Youth League results

All the latest results from the weekend's Medway Messenger Youth League fixtures.

Inside the Medway Messenger

Inside the Medway Messenger

Start your week with the Medway Messenger – with all the latest news, sport and entertainment.

Police work to identify body in pond

Police work to identify body in pond

Tests are continuing today as police work to identify the body of a man found by walkers in shallow water on a nature reserve.

Sunday roast causes pub blaze

Sunday roast causes pub blaze

A landlord has been taken to hospital after trying to tackle flames when a blaze broke out in a pub kitchen just before opening time.

Policeman blackmailed over sick web chats with 'girl of 13'

Policeman blackmailed over sick web chats with 'girl of 13'

A custody sergeant who served for 23 years in Kent Police was blackmailed after he sought out a 13-year-old girl to send him revealing pictures.

Delays after crash closes Blue Bell Hill

Delays after crash closes Blue Bell Hill

Motorists have been experiencing long delays after a crash between a car and motorbike closed a section of Blue Bell Hill.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More