Medway News
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Business & Economy Can America grow its way out of $40 trillion of debt? Why Washington’s bet is already reaching Kent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says 3% growth will “bend the curve” on a $40 trillion debt and wants the rest of the world to follow…
12 October 2026 -
Kent Football Preview: Gillingham vs Brighton U21 — EFL Trophy, Group South – 7
Gillingham host Brighton U21 on Tuesday 13 October. Form, H2H, prediction.
11 October 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Weekend Briefing — Sunday, 11 October 2026
Kent Weekend Briefing Sunday, 11 October 2026 6 stories · 3-minute read 1982: The hull of the Mary Rose was raised from the Solent, more…
11 October 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Weekend Briefing — Saturday, 10 October 2026
Kent Weekend Briefing Saturday, 10 October 2026 11 stories · 4-minute read 1957: The Windscale fire broke out in Cumberland, becoming…
10 October 2026 - Council Updates
Kent pupils share mental health views at Maidstone event
Young people from 19 schools across Kent gathered at the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel on 7 October 2026 for the fifth annual Big…
9 October 2026 -
Local News Rochester woman starts petition calling for independent reviews of repeated prison recalls
Sharon Pearson says repeated recalls for licence breaches, where there is no new offence, should be checked by someone independent. A…
9 October 2026 -
Kent Football Preview: Chatham Town vs Brentwood Town — Non League Premier – Isthmian, Regular Season – 12
Chatham Town host Brentwood Town on Saturday 10 October. Form, H2H, prediction.
8 October 2026 -
Kent Football Preview: Rotherham vs Gillingham — League Two, Regular Season – 10
Gillingham travel to Rotherham on Saturday 10 October. Form, H2H, prediction.
8 October 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Wednesday, 7 October 2026 9 stories · 4-minute read 1800: French corsair Robert Surcouf captured the British warship…
7 October 2026 -
Local News New rail ale trail links 16 pubs from Rainham to Gravesend and West Malling
The free Thames & Medway Rail Ale Trail uses the train to link micropubs, traditional pubs and a brewery taproom across nine stops in north…
6 October 2026 -
Fire & Rescue Fire at derelict Chatham High Street building
Fire at derelict Chatham High Street building View tweet from @kentfirerescue Kent Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews attended an…
6 October 2026 -
Council Updates Medway’s council-owned technology company passes governance audit with six improvement actions
An independent review of Kyndi Ltd found its governance arrangements broadly effective but identified weaknesses in board appraisals…
6 October 2026