Long-serving Medway councillor Phil Filmer dies

Plus a Chatham shop faces questions, and Medway Council talks about what comes next

“Sadly, I was the last editor of the magazine”

What Steven asked Matt Maytum, film critic at the Movie Wingman, and the final editor of Total Film magazine

Next transport plan starts with a collective scream

Transport frustration in numbers and quotes, plus the week ahead, free buses, property, events, and lots more

Voice of the MP - Rochester and Strood

Lauren Edwards MP on how the current conflict in the Middle East shows us why it is time for the UK to build a new green economy

The April Culture Review

Little Storpings, iconic department stores, chimney cakes, and more...

The plaque that couldn't survive Medway

A rail mystery near Cuxton, a useful budget chart, and the latest Gun Wharf shuffle

“I wish party politics was just for elections”

What Steven asked Cllr Mark Joy, Conservative Shadow Portfolio Holder for Education and Children's Services

The £46m housing plan behind Medway’s closed door

Council votes to press ahead with buying 791 L&Q homes, but decisive debate happens off stage

Trees Over Medway

Medway needs more of a tree canopy, but can we make that happen?

Medway’s new rules face their first proper test

A thinner council agenda for Thursday, Rainham traveller site saga reaches end, and a very Medway bus moment

“It's because I've got a bag on my head”

What Steven asked David Goggin, the musician behind Little Storping in the Swuff

Medway’s new AI search fell over almost immediately

The council’s shiny new search box served up stale information, plus Full Council next week, planning, news in brief, and more