Medway News
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Daily Briefing Kent Weekend Briefing — Saturday, 3 October 2026
Kent Weekend Briefing Saturday, 3 October 2026 10 stories · 4-minute read 1952: Britain successfully tested its first nuclear weapon off…
3 October 2026 - Council Updates
Medway youth justice plan submitted to scrutiny after inspectors identify areas needing improvement
A three-year plan for Medway’s youth justice service, developed in response to an HM Inspectorate of Probation inspection in May 2026, was…
2 October 2026 -
Council Updates Medway sets out SEND reform plan aiming to cut specialist placements and increase mainstream inclusion by 2029
A local area plan to overhaul support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Medway, jointly…
2 October 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Friday, 2 October 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Friday, 2 October 2026 10 stories · 3-minute read 1942: RMS Queen Mary, sailing as a troopship, accidentally rammed…
2 October 2026 -
Council Updates Kent and Medway armed forces conference meets in Gravesend for 12th year
Council and military leaders gathered at The Woodville in Gravesend on 29 September 2026 to share how public services can better support…
1 October 2026 -
Kent Football Preview: Gillingham vs Newport County — League Two, Regular Season – 9
Gillingham host Newport County on Saturday 3 October. Form, H2H, prediction.
1 October 2026 -
Kent Football Preview: Dorking Wanderers vs Chatham Town — FA Cup, 3rd Round Qualifying
Chatham Town travel to Dorking Wanderers on Saturday 3 October. Form, H2H, prediction.
1 October 2026 -
Kent Football Preview: Enfield Town vs Chatham Town — Non League Premier – Isthmian, Regular Season – 10
Chatham Town travel to Enfield Town on Saturday 3 October. Form, H2H, prediction.
1 October 2026 -
Council Updates Kent neighbourhood health plan to set county-wide priorities ahead of April 2027 launch
The Kent Health and Wellbeing Board considered an early draft of a Neighbourhood Health Plan that must be in place by April 2027, covering…
1 October 2026 -
Daily Briefing Kent Morning Briefing — Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Kent Morning Briefing Wednesday, 30 September 2026 8 stories · 4-minute read 1938: Britain, France, Germany and Italy signed the Munich…
30 September 2026 - Council Updates
£42m flood scheme opens to protect Tonbridge and Hildenborough
An expanded Leigh Flood Storage Area and new Hildenborough defences, costing £42 million in total, are designed to cut flood risk for 1,870…
29 September 2026 -
Council Updates Kent and Medway conference marks 12 years of armed forces support
Leaders from Kent County Council, Medway Council and the Ministry of Defence gathered in Gravesend on 29 September 2026 for the 12th Kent &…
29 September 2026