The latest edition of the Medway Messenger is in the shops now, with all the latest news, pictures and sport from the weekend.

A pervert going through a sex change claims he downloaded 14,000 child abuse images to find out what it is like to grow up as a girl.

Former MP Paul Clark says the Government must act to stop plans to build an airport off the Hoo Peninsula and gunshots echo round the courtroom as the prosecution cases closes in the Jack Treeby murder trial.

We reveal how a Medway-based tug company helped in the effort to rescue stranded submarine HMS Astute.

Our photographers have been out and about capturing Halloween events across the Towns and we have pictures from The Duchess of Cornwall's visit to Rochester.

There is also chance to win tickets to see Chipperfields Circus, which is coming to Rochester.

Jenni Horn brings you Going Out, two pages on the local entertainment scene including how the latest exhibition at Rochester Art Gallery is bringing together a group of international artists.

Our new TV preview page shows you the best on the box. There are quizzes, crossword and Sudoku on our Coffee Break page and columnists Nikki White and kmfm's Andy Walker are both in action.

In Sport , Gills boss Andy Hessenthaler threatens his squad with a shake-up after another let-down on the road.

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