The Medway Messenger is the best and brightest way to start your weekend with all the latest news, sport and lots more.

Make the most of the fine weather with a trip to France - you could sail with P&O Ferries for just £3 - or winning a two-night stay in the country.

Other prizes to win include a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, Wolverine movie goodies and tickets to stage show The Gruffalo's Child in Fun Club.

Find out about the Time Traveller's Passport which will help you make the most of Medway and Kent's tourist attractions during the summer holidays while saving money.

Free leisure guide What's On has some great ideas for things to do this weekend, a seven-day TV guide and the latest news from kmfm's Emma Saint.

Our 12 action-packed sports pages include plenty of news from the Gills as the pre-season action hots up. There's also local cricket and a look back at the successful Wheelchair Rugby World Cup in Medway.

Year 6 pupils are enjoying their last days at primary school - our Top Class picture special features Gordon Junior, Strood; Barnsole Primary, Gillingham; St Augustine's of Canterbury, Rainham; St Mary's Island Primary and Hoo.

There are also picture specials from the County Show, the cherry picnic in The Vines and dragon boat racers.

Check out four pages of views and opinions with Codger Alan Watkins writing about his famous lookalikes

It's all in the latest edition of the Medway Messenger - in the shops tomorrow.