Your Monday Medway Messenger features the massive reaction to the tragic death of Sonny Pataria.

Sonny had not long celebrated his 18th birthday when his body was found in the River Medway.

Before the police had even released his name, tributes were being posted on the internet and they've continued coming in at an amazing rate

We have spoken to Sonny's mum and dad who, very bravely, attended a football match which featured a minute's silence in memory of their son and the team wearing T-shirts bearing his name.

Another family in mourning are the Basdens of Chatham whose 13-year-old son Aaron has lost his battle against cancer.

It was a brave fight and, from the moving words of his relatives, you can tell that the young man was an inspiration to everyone he met.

Amid the tragedy, there are lighter stories including the mystery of a 60-year-old Valentine's card and the head teacher who's baffled by the reaction from some sections of the media to pole dancing lessons at his school - in the evening, well after the children have gone home.

On the subject of schools, two are sharing almost £500,000 from the government to improve sports facilities.

There's the chance to win tickets to see a fabulous production of Carmen at the Royal Albert Hall and our Kids Galore entry form appears again - the photo sessions beging in Friday, so enter your child now.

As ever, the Medway Messenger is first with the weekend sport and it looks like Gills striker Simeon Jackson could be for the chop as manager Mark Stimson tries to freshen up his forward line.

Take a look at page three for details of how you can get a FREE latte or cappucino by making any purchase at one of the four McDonald's 24-hour drive-thru restaurants in Medway.

The cut-out voucher will be in Friday's Medway Messenger.