The days are getting shorter and the wet weather is enough to dampen anyone’s mood but we have plenty of ideas to keep you warm this winter.

Don’t miss Rebecca Hughes’ Going Out guide in today’s Medway Messenger with local gigs, theatre, art exhibitions and comedy.

If you don’t fancy going out, we’ve got a guide to the best programmes on telly this week, plus a round-up of what’s happening in the soaps.

child.In news, an investigation is launched into a pawnbrokers offering a loan of £50k and a mum gives birth to her 12

Santa arrived in Chatham on Saturday - along with panto star Cheryl Fergison. We've got a two-page picture special of the festivities.

In sport, we’ve got report and reaction following Gills 1-1 draw at Accrington on Saturday and all the action from the Medway Messenger Sunday League.

The Medway Messenger is in the shops now for 55p.