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

The royal wedding is fast approaching and Medway is gearing up for the big day. We've got a picture special, round-up of all the street parties being held in the Towns and have a fabulous competition to win tickets for a fantastic royal wedding fireworks display.

Hundreds of runners from across Medway will be taking part in the London Marathon on Sunday. We speak to some of those who will be pounding the streets of the capital.

As election fever builds in Medway, we announce plans to give party leaders the opportunity to debate the major issues during a pre-vote hustings. Meanwhile, local government reporter Alan Watkins begins assessing the political landscape.

In news, we have an incredible story about how one of the killers of Rainham dad-of-five Jack Treeby has allegedly fathered a child while serving a life sentence. It's a must-read.

What's On heralds the opening of Britain's newest contemporary art gallery and has your usual seven-day TV guide.

In The Way We Were, Peter Cook meets veteran Coronation Street barmaid Betty Williams and, in The Codgers' Club, David Jones rants about the price of a first class stamp.

Sport has nine pages of local action, including a vow from Gills boss Andy Hessenthaler to up the ante as the side continues their pursuit of automatic promotion!

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

And don't miss your copy of Monday's Medway Messenger, which will include an eight page Easter supplement!