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Three rescued after boat breaks down on River Medway

Three rescued after boat breaks down on River Medway

Three people had to be rescued after their boat broke down on the River Medway yesterday.

Oyez, oyez - we're not crap!

Oyez, oyez - we're not crap!

Medway has been named as one of Britain's worst areas in a new book.

Bells silenced after Dickens church hits hard times

Bells silenced after Dickens church hits hard times

The bells of a church which inspired author Charles Dickens will be silenced after 115 years.

Man arrested following attempted bank robbery in Gillingham

Man arrested following attempted bank robbery in Gillingham

A 21-year-old man has been arrested following reports of an attempted robbery at a bank in Gillingham.

Firefighters issue warning after blaze threatens homes in Medway

Firefighters issue warning after blaze threatens homes in Medway

Firefighters are reminding residents to take care when lighting bonfires and to dispose of rubbish carefully following a large blaze.

Drivers won 93% of appeals at bus station

Drivers won 93% of appeals at bus station

Medway Council handed out more than 4,000 fines at Chatham's bus station at a time when they were allowing almost every appeal.

Submarine snap wins amateur photographer first place in Medway photo competition

Submarine snap wins amateur photographer first place in Medway photo competition

Amateur photographers took part in a competition run by the Medway Queen Preservation Society, in conjunction with the Parkwood Camera Club.

Chats boss to make changes

Chats boss to make changes

Manager Kevin Watson says he will make changes to his Chatham side for the visit of newly-promoted Barkingside.

Mos land goalscorer

Mos land goalscorer

Invicta Dynamos head coach Kevin Parrish believes new signing Jakub Klima will give his side an extra edge in front of goal.

Car loaded with war memorabilia worth £1,500 stolen

Car loaded with war memorabilia worth £1,500 stolen

A mum has spoken of her anger after her car, which was full of her son's war memorabilia, was stolen from outside her home.

Jury clears man of killing a father of five

Jury clears man of killing a father of five

A man accused of killing a dad has been found not guilty of murder and an alternative charge of manslaughter.

Up the junction?

Up the junction?

Music star Jools Holland could be forced to pull down a huge medieval-style wall in his garden - because he failed to get planning permission.

Rare set of Sikh armour to be restored

Rare set of Sikh armour to be restored

A rare set of Sikh armour which has languished in a museum's storage cupboard for more than half a century is to be restored.

Jury retires in Alderman murder trial

Jury retires in Alderman murder trial

A jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the case of a man accused of killing a dad of two after assaulting him.

Not unlucky 13 for mum of 12 children

Not unlucky 13 for mum of 12 children

A mum who has helped raise a huge brood of 12 children is expecting another.

Royal Bank of Scotland evacuated after empty talcum powder bottle discovered

Royal Bank of Scotland evacuated after empty talcum powder bottle discovered

The Royal Bank of Scotland building in Chatham Maritime was evacuated this morning after an empty talcum powder bottle was posted there.

Students discover A level results

Students discover A level results

For pupils across Medway, the anxious wait for their results is over.

Ex-cop had 'inappropriate' relationships with underage girls: Court

Ex-cop had 'inappropriate' relationships with underage girls: Court

A former police officer behaved 'inappropriately' with two young girls then lied to cover them up, a court heard.

Police appeal over Twydall burglary

Police appeal over Twydall burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported burglary in Rolvenden Avenue, Twydall, last Wednesday.

University clearing: do your research before results day

University clearing: do your research before results day

Thousands of teenagers will pick up their A-level results tomorrow, but for those who don’t get the grades the clearing system can help.

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