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Murder trial gets underway

Murder trial gets underway

The trial of a young man accused of murdering a father-of-five from Medway will start today at Maidstone Crown Court.

One last gathering as club shuts

 One last gathering as club shuts

A much-loved Royal British Legion club has closed its doors for the last time, despite attempts to save it.

Gills chairman in apology to fans

Gills chairman in apology to fans

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has apologised to season ticket holders after some experienced long delays trying to get into Priestfield on Saturday.

Probe into police cell 'near miss'

Probe into police cell 'near miss'

An independent investigation has been launched following an incident at Medway police station in which a man almost died.

Foodbank helping those in need

Foodbank helping those in need

More than 3,000 people in the Towns, including 1,000 children, have been helped by food parcels from Medway Foodbank.

Inside the Medway Messenger

Inside the Medway Messenger

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

Concerns over solar farm plans

Concerns over solar farm plans

A huge solar farm with the potential to power thousands of homes could be built in Cliffe.

Two bailed after man and dog stabbed

Two bailed after man and dog stabbed

Two men have been released on bail after a man and dog were stabbed in an early-morning 'fight'.

Teen's death threat after rape

Teen's death threat after rape

A father has surrounded his home in CCTV after his traumatised daughter who was brutally raped was told to drop the charge... or be killed.

Five hurt in police car crash

Five hurt in police car crash

Three men and two police officers have been injured in a crash involving a patrol car responding to a 999 call.

Dingsdale set for title shot in Medway

Dingsdale set for title shot in Medway

Medway Park is set to host professional boxing once again - with Adam Dingsdale on the bill.

Do you know someone who makes a difference?

Do you know someone who makes a difference?

The Pride in Medway 2013/14 awards are launched today and once again we are looking for the Towns' unsung heroes.

A flippin' bad day

A flippin' bad day

A driver was taken to hospital with chest injuries after his car hit a bollard in a quiet residential street.

Gills fan tribute match

Gills fan tribute match

A football match and fun day is being held in memory of an avid Gills fan who died of breast cancer.

Charity hit hard by costly raid

Charity hit hard by costly raid

Thieves broke into a charity which helps jobseekers, causing £400 of damage.

Mum-of-three must repay £20k

Mum-of-three must repay £20k

A benefits cheat was caught after her live-in partner called Medway Council’s pest control department.

Student jumped to death after spending £250 on friend's bank card

Student jumped to death after spending £250 on friend's bank card

A computing student took his own life by jumping from a bridge hours after a housemate discovered he spent £250 using his card, an inquest heard.

11 golds, four silvers, one bronze and now a degree

11 golds, four silvers, one bronze and now a degree

Top Paralympic athlete Tanni Grey-Thompson has received an honorary degree at Rochester Cathedral.

Don't fall victim to internet scam

Don't fall victim to internet scam

People are being warned about online document scams after a man from Rochester paid £40 for a form he could have got for free.

Widow's grief at death of young father in lorry crash

Widow's grief at death of young father in lorry crash

The grieving widow of a driver killed in a lorry crash has today paid tribute to the "decent, honest and hard-working" young father.

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