Medway news

• Emergency services swarm bridge after ‘noise of someone possibly falling in river’

  20-08-2026 09:55 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Two large emergency services responses involving the coastguard and police took place overnight at the same location within hours of each other.
  
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• Fire at former Chatham bingo hall which has stood empty for six years

  06-10-2026 17:31 via kentlive.news
  
  Eight fire engines and a height vehicle were called to the scene
  
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• Residents in busy Tunbridge Wells neighbourhood where parking is at a premium could get permits

  06-10-2026 16:05 via kentlive.news
  
  A 'permit holders only' parking scheme for residents could be launched across 38 streets across a community in Tunbridge Wells
  
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• Residents in busy Tunbridge Wells neighbourhood where parking is at a premium could get more permits

  06-10-2026 16:05 via kentlive.news
  
  A 'permit holders only' parking scheme for residents could be launched across 38 streets across a community in Tunbridge Wells
  
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• Video gives first look inside newly opened community supermarket in Chatham

  06-10-2026 16:03 via kentlive.news
  
  The store stocks “affordable groceries” and is found with a popular shopping centre
  
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• ‘Legendary’ cricketer who turned down Kent to play for village club has died

  06-10-2026 14:22 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to a “legendary” batsman who chose to play cricket for his village club rather than the Kent county team.
  
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• Woman, 60s, dies in Kent city centre after “medical incident”

  06-10-2026 12:50 via kentlive.news
  
  Her next of kin have been informed
  
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• Discount supermarket with fruit and veg for £1 opens in Chatham shopping centre

  06-10-2026 12:19 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  A new council-run supermarket offering discounted goods has opened in a shopping centre.
  
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• Appeals renewed to identify two people found at foot of Dover cliffs 20 years apart

  06-10-2026 12:08 via kentlive.news
  
  There is no known connection between the cases but both remain unsolved
  
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• DWP 'error' leaves PIP claimant unable to see sick mum before her death

  06-10-2026 09:27 via kentlive.news
  
  The DWP has issued an apology after an independent examiner's investigation was issued
  
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• Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict Gala Bingo hall in Chatham High Street

  06-10-2026 09:20 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Firefighters and police were called to a blaze at a derelict bingo hall.
  
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• Eight fire engines called to blaze at empty bingo hall

  06-10-2026 09:11 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Firefighters and police were called to a blaze at a derelict bingo hall.
  
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• Wine, laughs and novels: Kent friends turn love of reading into dream book café

  06-10-2026 06:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Two friends have opened a new business where readers can enjoy books alongside coffee, wine and comedy nights.
  
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• Staff ‘threatened at knifepoint as cash stolen’ from town centre Subway

  05-10-2026 19:42 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Staff were reportedly threatened at knifepoint before cash was stolen from a town centre Subway branch.
  
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• Week of Sheppey Crossing, Dartford Crossing and M20 overnight closures

  05-10-2026 17:24 via kentlive.news
  
  Planned works will also effect stretches of the A2 throughout the week
  
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• Man left with multiple injuries following assault in Canterbury

  05-10-2026 16:04 via kentlive.news
  
  An investigation is currently ongoing
  
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• Dates and ticket details for return of Bluewater ice rink and Winterland

  05-10-2026 16:04 via kentlive.news
  
  Tickets for both attractions are on sale now
  
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• DWP told benefit almost 1m claim should be stopped for 3 conditions

  05-10-2026 15:44 via kentlive.news
  
  The number of claimants getting the Department of Work and Pensions benefit has risen steeply say critics
  
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• Motorcyclist flown to London hospital after crash on A2

  05-10-2026 15:15 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Police, paramedics and fire crews were called to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorbike on the A2.
  
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• A2 closed in both directions following ‘serious’ crash

  05-10-2026 14:58 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Police, paramedics and fire crews have been called to a crash on the A2.
  
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• Southeastern passengers urged “plan ahead” as buses replace half term trains

  05-10-2026 13:53 via kentlive.news
  
  Rail replacement buses will be in operation for nine days
  
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• Tunbridge Wells grass roots music venue The Forum submits extension plan

  05-10-2026 13:46 via kentlive.news
  
  The Tunbridge Wells building has been home to live music since The Forum opened at the start of 1993
  
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• DWP state pension triple lock update as people are getting 2 things 'wrong'

  05-10-2026 12:27 via kentlive.news
  
  Torsten Bell has been labelled the 'mastermind' of Andy Burnham's reforms to the state pension system
  
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• Man arrested for "inappropriate behaviour” at Kent hotel as police seek witnesses

  05-10-2026 11:37 via kentlive.news
  
  His actions “caused concern to both staff and customers”
  
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• Jail for sex offender who lied about age to groom teenage girl in Gravesend

  05-10-2026 11:36 via kentlive.news
  
  He has been sentenced to five years behind bars
  
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• DWP says 5 groups 'not eligible' for Winter Fuel Payment 2026 even if right age

  05-10-2026 10:21 via kentlive.news
  
  Letters are going out this month which will confirm if you will get the payment this year
  
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• Delays clear following multi-vehicle crash on A2

  05-10-2026 10:20 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Drivers faced long delays on the A2 after traffic was temporarily held following a crash involving multiple vehicles.
  
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• Kent tutor's advice to parents after seeing students struggle with 1 thing

  05-10-2026 09:00 via kentlive.news
  
  Gillingham tutor Emily Sacker says 75% of the issues she helps pupils with involve one topic
  
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• Long delays following multi-vehicle crash on A2

  05-10-2026 08:22 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  There are long queues building on the A2 after traffic was temporarily held following a crash involving multiple vehicles.
  
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• Names and faces of Kent criminals locked up in September including rapists and murderers

  05-10-2026 08:00 via kentlive.news
  
  A number of child sex offenders have also been jailed
  
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