The latest edition of the Medway Messenger is in the shops now packed full of all the latest news, pictures and sport.

Start your weekend with a pint on us - your must-read What's On supplement has a fantastic Carling offer.

And you could win a luxury spa break for two by entering a competition in Focus, your glossy magazine free inside today's paper.

In news, Medway's dream of securing city status - backed by the Messenger - goes to the top as the application is lodged at Downing Street.

A PE teacher cleared of under-age sex with a girl admits to the Messenger in an exclusive interview he was "stupid" and how he is trying to rebuild his life.

And a bride from St Mary Hoo (pictured above) tells how she nearly didn't make it to the church on time after the dress she bought her wedding dress from went bust.

In The Way We Were, Peter Cook looks back at the day Gillingham ladies took on Gillingham Football Club at bowls - and won.

In The Codgers' Club, David Jones considers the pitfalls of gardening in the nude.

Sport tells how Gills star Bayo has quit Priestfield after agreeing a two-year deal at Northampton.

All this and lots more in the latest edition of the Medway Messenger - pop out and pick up your copy today!