What a year!

We're looking back at 2015 in pictures to remind our readers of some of the biggest and most popular stories of the year.

From the ever popular community events like the Medway big Splash and Santa Fun Run, to a huge fire, and prolific criminals put behind bars.

We also have reminders on some inspirational people, a little girl who got the £500,000 she needs for life saving cancer treatment, and big new businesses opening in the towns including Asda and the UTC.

For the full article pick up a copy of this week's Medway Messenger - out TODAY (Thursday).