Medway News
News from across the Medway towns — Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Strood and Rainham — the unitary authority area on the north Kent coast. We report on Medway Council decisions, planning and regeneration, Medway Maritime Hospital, court cases, fire and rescue callouts and travel on the A2, M2 and Medway Tunnel.
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Kent Football Chatham Town 1-3 Berkhamsted: FA Trophy match report
Chatham Town lost 1-3 away to Berkhamsted in the FA Trophy.
26 September 2026 -
Kent Football Gillingham 0-3 York: League Two match report
Gillingham lost 0-3 away to York in the League Two.
26 September 2026 -
Investigations Have Britons given up on voting? A century of turnout, and what the people who stay at home say
In 1950, 84 in every 100 registered voters cast a ballot. In July 2024 it was fewer than 60, and in Sittingbourne and Sheppey barely half…
26 September 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Weekend Briefing — Saturday, 26 September 2026
Kent Weekend Briefing Saturday, 26 September 2026 10 stories · 4-minute read 1984: The UK and China signed the agreement transferring…
26 September 2026 -
Local News Medway Council sets out health and wellbeing support through A Better Medway
Medway Council’s A Better Medway service brings together NHS health checks, stop-smoking support, walking, cycling and a free 12-week…
25 September 2026 -
Local News Medway Council maps out arts and heritage offer for residents and visitors
Medway Council has pulled together theatre tickets, historic venues, free events and creative-sector support into a single online hub for…
24 September 2026 - Kent Football
Preview: York vs Gillingham — League Two, Regular Season – 8
Gillingham travel to York on Saturday 26 September. Form, H2H, prediction.
24 September 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Thursday, 24 September 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Thursday, 24 September 2026 9 stories · 4-minute read 1911: Britain’s first rigid airship, HM Airship No. 1, was…
24 September 2026 -
Crime & Justice Driver assaulted near Wainscott after road confrontation, Kent Police say
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was reportedly punched three times in the face following a road incident on…
23 September 2026 -
Council Updates Medway Cabinet asked to confirm private rented sector licensing across seven wards
Cabinet considered proposals on 22 September 2026 to formally designate additional and selective licensing schemes across parts of Chatham…
23 September 2026 -
Local News Medway Council sets out climate plan with net zero target for 2050
Medway Council’s 2025–2028 Climate Change Action Plan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience against the effects of a…
23 September 2026 -
Crime & Justice Missing Gillingham teenager found safe and well
Missing Gillingham teenager found safe and well View tweet from @kent_police A 17-year-old boy reported missing from Gillingham since 28…
23 September 2026