Your Medway Messenger is in the shops now, packed with the latest local news, sport and pictures.

But there's lots more in your big value Friday paper. There is a whole clutch of prizes to be won from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre as part of their Challenge the Stylist event. You could also win tickets to see Masterchef Live at London's Olympia.

Focus magazine looks at the best ways to keep fit in winter and meets singer and Strictly Come Dancing star Alesha Dixon as she prepares for a show in Kent next Friday.

What's On has a guide to the best fireworks displays in Kent, an interview with comedy impressionist Alistair McGowan on his first national tour and seven days of TV for those who fancy curling up in front of the box.

Our Homes & Motors supplement has hundreds of houses and cars for sale. This week's cover property is a semi-detached home on popular St Mary's Island.

The closing date for Pride in Medway nominations is December 4. You can find a form in today's paper or download it from this website. We also tell you how you can enter a team in the KM Big Quiz and get £1 off entry to the Medway Beer Festival.

There are also three pages of opinions, including the Old Codgers Club with Peter Cook.

Lots of reason to buy the Medway Messenger - get your copy today.