“We're here to forget about the real world for a little bit”
What Steven asked Adam Ashford-Smith, karaoke host extraordinaire
Temporary housing approved on Medway’s doorstep
Plus new planning applications, council meetings, a house overlooking Horsted Valley, and the weekend’s sport
The January Culture Review
Live music, new Billy Childish, theatrical chaos and a Medway farewell
When the only road closes
A village cut off, a tree felled in Hoo, and new rail usage figures for Medway
“It was essential for the transformation of Chatham”
What Steven asked Luke Bacon, Minister at St Johns Church in Chatham
Power and procedure at Medway Council
Plus a surge in new HMO applications, a £1.4m Rainham house, next week's council business, what’s on locally and the weekend’s sport
Forthcoming attractions
Stephen Morris examines what 2026 looks like for Medway music
What kind of democracy does Medway want?
Scrutiny, civility, and basic democratic questions are on this week's agenda. Plus a look at NHS waiting lists at Medway.
High Court clears the way for Chatham Docks redevelopment
What the ruling means for Medway, what’s coming up at Medway council, and everything else you need to know this weekend
Voice of the Opposition
Cllr George Perfect on Medway's finances and the coming budget.
Labour councillors raise red flags over Medway’s Local Plan
Plus Ofsted’s inspection of children’s services and Medway’s on alert Kent’s water network comes under strain
Winter is here
Stuart Bourne on the sights that can still be found in our gardens this time of year