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New care home despite objections

New care home despite objections

A five-storey care home and a Co-op will be built in a village despite concerns over the future "eyesore" building.

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Engineering works affect services this bank holiday weekend

Engineering works affect services this bank holiday weekend

Passengers are being advised to follow government advise regarding the coronavirus and only use public transport if they have to this weekend.

Family raise more than £500 for NHS

Family raise more than £500 for NHS

A community has come together to fundraise for hospitals battling Covid-19 with the help of a bric-a-brac stall.

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'My bus arrived with Batman at the wheel'

'My bus arrived with Batman at the wheel'

Passengers on an Arriva bus were greeted and driven by superhero, Batman.

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First look at dockyard redevelopment plans

First look at dockyard redevelopment plans

Plans to complete the final phase of a dockyard redevelopment 30 years in the making have been revealed for the first time.

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Covid-19 victim died in care home

Covid-19 victim died in care home

The family of a 77-year-old woman has paid tribute to the "easy-going and hard-working" former hairdresser after she died.

Woman backs charity in memory of stepdad who set fire to himself

Woman backs charity in memory of stepdad who set fire to himself

A business owner is determined to help others suffering from mental health issues following the death of her stepfather, who set himself on fire.

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Medway Velo riders smash Mount Everest challenge

Medway Velo riders smash Mount Everest challenge

Members of the Medway Velo spent a combined total of 66 hours in the saddle on Sunday to raise money for the Kent Air Ambulance.

Mystery fanged spider spotted in garden

Mystery fanged spider spotted in garden

Can you help identify this enormous arachnid, seen in a Kent backyard?

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Fire crews battle bedroom blaze

Fire crews battle bedroom blaze

Firefighters were called to a home last night after a blaze started in a bedroom.

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Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

Amazon has said it is "supporting" a member of staff from one of its Kent warehouses who has contracted Covid-19.

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How surgeries are ensuring child vaccinations take place safely

How surgeries are ensuring child vaccinations take place safely

Doctors surgeries are ensuring children's vaccinations are safe to continue during the coronavirus lockdown as parents urged to attend appointments.

Top 10 pictures from Kent's cancelled festival

Top 10 pictures from Kent's cancelled festival

On the day that should have seen the start of Kent's famous Sweeps Festival we take a look at what it's all about.

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Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

Air ambulance called after person found collapsed

The air ambulance was called out after a person was found collapsed and in a serious condition.

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'We're still teaching, yeah, yeah yeah!'

'We're still teaching, yeah, yeah yeah!'

Teachers at a primary school have put together a music video to remind pupils they are there for them during the pandemic

Riders join cortège for motorcycle mad grandad

Riders join cortège for motorcycle mad grandad

Members of a motorcycle club paid a fond farewell to one of their members at his funeral after he died from coronavirus.

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'I support this with a heavy heart'

'I support this with a heavy heart'

Hundreds of homes have been approved in one part of Medway to meet housing targets.

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Plans for new school approved

Plans for new school approved

A school for 400 pupils has been given the go-ahead.

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Toddler spreads love for NHS

Toddler spreads love for NHS

A community is leaving decorated pebbles by a tree in support of frontline workers battling Covid-19.

Have patience in these difficult times

Have patience in these difficult times

Here's the latest in our regular columns for the Medway Messenger, by Churches Together in Medway.

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