Medway news

• Trial date set for football fan who fell from stand during FA cup match

  09-04-2025 18:20 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A football fan alleged to have fallen onto home supporters during a club’s historic FA Cup victory has been charged with multiple counts of assault.
  
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• Decision on 800-home plan taken out of councillors’ hands

  14-12-2025 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A huge housing application has been recommended for refusal but a government planning inspector is to have the final say.
  
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• South East Water staff told to avoid public at Christmas bash

  13-12-2025 20:13 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A water company which left customers without water for days went ahead with a Christmas bash for staff, but told them to avoid the public.
  
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• Jailed yob hurled abuse at MP and council leader

  13-12-2025 17:26 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A 41-year-old has been locked up and fined for a series of motoring offences and for abusing Labour Party members as they canvassed in the street.
  
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• ‘Democracy needs to be defended from violence and intimidation’

  13-12-2025 17:23 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  In his KentOnline column, Medway Council leader Vince Maple calls on people to “disagree agreeably”.
  
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• Jaguar fire sparks late-night panic as residents feared explosion beneath flats

  13-12-2025 15:31 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A Jaguar engulfed in flames transformed a flat block into a scene of terror with residents fearing an explosion beneath their homes.
  
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• ‘If I hadn’t known three words, they might not have reached me in time’

  13-12-2025 15:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A 42-year-old who had a heart attack while on a hike says an app which pinpointed his location so emergency crews could find him helped save his life.
  
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• ‘We are not all money-hungry devils out to make a fast buck - we are being demonised’

  13-12-2025 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Thee men behind involved in creating HMOs speak out about the stigma around the controversial houses.
  
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• Chance to win free family pass at Hollywood Bowl

  13-12-2025 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  KentOnline has teamed up with Hollywood Bowl to offer a fantastic family-fun deal.
  
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• £1million community park plans take the next step forward - Medway Council

  12-12-2025 15:48 via news.google.com
  £1million community park plans take the next step forward  Medway Council
  
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• Trust apologises after baby boy died following ‘avoidable’ hospital delays

  12-12-2025 11:39 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  An inquest has concluded into the death of a baby boy who died within four hours of becoming seriously unwell at his home.
  
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• ‘What went wrong?’ High Street health facility scrapped suddenly after lack of NHS funding

  12-12-2025 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  The plug has been pulled on plans for an elective care centre to be based in a former department store after insufficient funds to “back it up”.
  
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• The final countdown: Kent’s 12 days of Christmas

  12-12-2025 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  We’ve got fabulously festive things to do every single day until Christmas Eve. Here’s our guide to the final 12 days of Christmas…
  
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• ‘Rosie Duffield should have quit Labour before standing at general election’

  12-12-2025 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A county councillor has lifted the lid on Labour’s unhappiness towards an MP who quit the party just months after being re-elected.
  
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• Medway charity are helping to improve mens mental health - Kent Online

  11-12-2025 19:18 via news.google.com
  Medway charity are helping to improve mens mental health  Kent Online
  
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• ‘We are closing!’: Landlords of backstreet pub announce they’re leaving

  11-12-2025 17:54 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  The licensees of a pub have announced they are calling time after more than three years at the helm.
  
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• Edwardian streetlights returned to waterfront after three-year restoration

  11-12-2025 16:12 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Two ornate Edwardian streetlights have been put back together again on a town waterfront for the first time in 60 years.
  
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• Three properties linked to drugs and violence shut down by police

  11-12-2025 15:34 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Reports of drug abuse, noise and violence has resulted in three properties being shut down by police.
  
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• Ale brewed on Kent farm on tap at Parliament bar

  11-12-2025 14:47 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  High-profile MPs and guests will be supping a beer at the House of Commons which is brewed on a farm in Kent.
  
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• Motorsport centre plans for kart track delayed

  11-12-2025 14:01 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Huge plans for a multi-million-pound investment at a race track have been put on hold, with bosses blaming government policies and roadworks.
  
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• Hospital brings in new mask rules amid surge of ‘mutant flu’ in Kent

  11-12-2025 13:43 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A hospital has introduced mandatory masks as a “tidal wave of flu” sees record numbers of people needing beds.
  
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• HMO plans to face checks to tackle ‘severe’ impact - Kent Online

  11-12-2025 12:39 via news.google.com
  HMO plans to face checks to tackle ‘severe’ impact  Kent Online
  
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• HMO plans to face checks to tackle ‘severe’ impact

  11-12-2025 12:39 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  New rules could be brought in “immediately” by a council to clampdown on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in seven areas.
  
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• Anger after festive drone show rescheduled to weekday with no refund option

  11-12-2025 10:08 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Ticketholders have expressed their frustration after a Rudolph-themed show postponed over the weekend was rescheduled with just 48 hours' notice.
  
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• Medway youth group in reggae relief event for Jamaica hurricane - BBC

  11-12-2025 07:06 via news.google.com
  Medway youth group in reggae relief event for Jamaica hurricane  BBC
  
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• Suspected murder victim named for the first time

  10-12-2025 13:22 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old was fatally stabbed seven times after an argument with another man, an inquest has heard.
  
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• The towns where shoppers can park for free this Christmas

  10-12-2025 12:59 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Here is where shoppers can park for free on selected dates in the run-up to Christmas.
  
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• Historic military fort on river sells for more than double the asking price - Kent Online

  10-12-2025 12:26 via news.google.com
  Historic military fort on river sells for more than double the asking price  Kent Online
  
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• Historic military fort on river sells for more than double the asking price

  10-12-2025 12:26 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  An historic military fort on an island has been sold at auction for more than double its guide price.
  
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• Overturned truck closes Medway road - Boston 25 News

  10-12-2025 02:52 via news.google.com
  Overturned truck closes Medway road  Boston 25 News
  
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