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Thief blames mother-in-law

Thief blames mother-in-law

A woman stole washing detergent after her mother-in-law took almost all of her money, a court heard.

Simon Cowell in panto (it's a puppet!)

Simon Cowell in panto (it's a puppet!)

Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Hewlett will be on stage in Chatham with sidekick Arthur Lager - and Simon Cowell.

Appeal after suspected arson

Appeal after suspected arson

Police have called for anyone with information about an apparent arson attack on an empty pub to come forward.

Airport commission visits Medway today

Airport commission visits Medway today

The team tasked with solving the thorny issue of the UK's airport capacity is visiting Medway today.

Judge calls for end to hammer killer Stone's appeals

Judge calls for end to hammer killer Stone's appeals

Murderer Michael Stone has had another bid for his convictions to be quashed thrown out by a top judge, who says his victims' family deserve finality.

No action against gypsy row councillor

No action against gypsy row councillor

Police and local Conservatives will take no further action against a councillor who said travellers "screw everything up".

Hundreds of cannabis plants uncovered

Hundreds of cannabis plants uncovered

Hundreds of cannabis plants have been uncovered in a disused fish and chip shop in Luton.

'Fake' cigarettes stashed in Special K

'Fake' cigarettes stashed in Special K

Shopkeepers have allegedly been caught hiding illegal cigarettes in cereal boxes and secret compartments.

Special report: If not Lodge Hill where will we build?

Special report: If not Lodge Hill where will we build?

Developers are lining up to press the case for controversial housing developments across Medway.

Kent's cancer postcode lottery

Kent's cancer postcode lottery

People in Medway have a greater chance of dying early from cancer than most other places in England, it's been revealed.

Biggest killers revealed

Biggest killers revealed

Medway has among the worst early deaths from cancer in the country and higher than average rates for stroke, heart disease, lung and liver disease.

Independent councillors join Labour

Independent councillors join Labour

Gillingham North councillors Pat Cooper and Andy Stamp have joined Labour, the party has announced.

Woman's bill for false rape claim

Woman's bill for false rape claim

A woman who wasted more 250 hours of police time when she falsely claimed she had been raped has been ordered to pay the force £500.

Measles cases on the rise

Measles cases on the rise

There has been two cases of measles in Medway in the last two months and doctors are urging parents to get their children vaccinated.

Rise in number of c-sections

Rise in number of c-sections

There has been a rise in the number of Medway mums having elective caesareans, as midwives warn of the dangers.

Toddler's near fatal fall at zoo

Toddler's near fatal fall at zoo

A family outing almost ended in tragedy when a two-year-old boy nearly fell into a monkey enclosure after a wooden barrier gave way.

Inside your Medway Messenger

Inside your Medway Messenger

Start your week with the Medway Messenger – with all the latest news and sport, plus plenty more.

Timberman wins £70k payout for 'wood dust' cancer

Timberman wins £70k payout for 'wood dust' cancer

A pensioner has been awarded thousands in compensation after he contracted nasal cancer from his 25 years of exposure to wood dust.

Airport commission to visit the Towns

Airport commission to visit the Towns

The team looking into the idea of an airport in Medway will visit the Towns on Thursday.

Father left note before car park suicide

Father left note before car park suicide

A father jumped from the top of a multi-storey car park, leaving a note that read "you're better off without me", an inquest heard.

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