The latest edition of the Medway Messenger is in the shops now, with all the best news, pictures and sport.

We exclusively reveal a Rainham toddler's birthday nightmare after her parents say a toy trumpet sliced her lip - and left her close to death.

Supermarket giant Tesco admits it made a mistake by telling a widow whose husband served in the Armed Forces she could not sell poppies at their store.

And a Messenger investigation reveals how hundreds of elderly patients are becoming bed-blockers as they spend weeks longer in hospital than necessary.

We have a three-page special report on the Hoo airport controversy - including a look back to 1968 to show how nothing's really changed.

See if you can spot your child in our picture specials on wartime life at Spinners Acre Juniors and a Tudor day at Upnor Castle.

In What's On, readers have the chance to enjoy a day trip to Calais for just £3 plus two-for-one entry to the UK's top scare attraction.

Sport reveals how Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler will warn his team about underestimating Northampton after a midweek scouting mission.

All this and lots more in the latest edition of the Medway Messenger - pop out and pick up your copy today.