Medway News
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Health BMA Leader Challenges Government Claims on Junior Doctor Pay Deals
The chair of the BMA Resident Doctors Committee tells The BMJ that junior doctors still face no pay or career progression despite Labour’s…
17 April 2026 -
Health BMJ Analysis Questions Evidence Behind England’s 10 Year Health Plan Productivity Claims
A new analysis argues the government’s flagship NHS transformation strategy relies on weakly supported assumptions about rapid productivity…
16 April 2026 -
Health Analysis Identifies Top Strategies to Boost Vaccine Uptake Including Community Involvement and Incentives
International evidence highlights extending vaccination access, community-led communication, and financial incentives as highly effective…
16 April 2026 -
Health First Female RCSEd President Calls for Reduced On-Call Duties to Reform Doctor Training
Clare McNaught advocates overhauling resident schedules amid unsustainable competition for surgical posts across the NHS. The medical…
15 April 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Recover Four Suspected Stolen Vehicles in Rochester’s Stoke Area
Kent Police Recover Four Suspected Stolen Vehicles in Rochester’s Stoke Area Officers in Medway identified and recovered four vehicles…
15 April 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Arrest Two Suspects in Rochester Pub Burglary Attempt Within Seven Minutes
Kent Police Arrest Two Suspects in Rochester Pub Burglary Attempt Within Seven Minutes Officers responded to a 4am call on 15 April 2026…
15 April 2026 -
Health New Study Calls for Targeted Breastfeeding Support as UK Mothers Report Feeling Burdened
A BMJ study suggests intensive support should focus on specific groups as research reveals 80% of mothers stop breastfeeding sooner than…
12 April 2026 -
Crime & Justice Gillingham Pharmacy Student Convicted of Sharing Daesh Terror Videos and Weapons Possession
Mohammad Malik, 22, found guilty on four terrorism charges after trial at Medway court following Counter Terrorism Police investigation…
11 April 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Appeal for Missing 14-Year-Old Last Seen at Rochester Railway Station
Kent Police Appeal for Missing 14-Year-Old Last Seen at Rochester Railway Station Authorities are asking for public assistance in locating…
8 April 2026 -
Health Resident Doctors’ Strikes Cost NHS £3bn as Health Secretary Claims Amid Latest Walkout
Resident Doctors’ Strikes Cost NHS £3bn as Health Secretary Claims Amid Latest Walkout The NHS has reportedly spent at least £3 billion…
8 April 2026 -
Crime & Justice Arsonist Jailed for Over Two Years After Setting Rubbish Fire Under Chatham Flats
Arsonist Jailed for Over Two Years After Setting Rubbish Fire Under Chatham Flats A 40-year-old man who admitted arson for igniting rubbish…
7 April 2026 -
Economy Medway’s £200 Million Regeneration Drive Delivers New Homes and Jobs Across Kent
Council-led initiatives transform brownfield sites into busy communities with over 11,000 potential homes planned across Chatham, Strood…
4 April 2026