Plan your Christmas TV viewing with the Medway Messenger's bumper free guide this week.

Your award-winning local paper has full listings of all the films, soaps and great shows lined up for the festive period.

This week's paper is packed with the top news stories from across Medway, including the brave actions of a heroic teacher and man who was sent a letter from the council telling him he was dead.

We've got the latest on plans for a new Thames Crossing, plus more on our Christmas Appeal in aid of Medway Foodbank.

There is an action-packed sports section, will all the latest Gills news and plenty more.

Look out for some great competitions including meals out at Wagamamas, Walking with Dinosaurs goodies and a family Karting Day at Buckmore Park.

Pick of a copy of your Medway Messenger today and get Christmas off to a brilliant start.