Shutting stroke units in hospitals 'makes no sense'

Patients will be "desperately let down" by a changes affecting stroke sufferers, after councillors agreed for three hospital units to close.

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School evacuated after fire just before exams

Pupils getting ready to sit exams were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out at a school today.

Wife's moving tribute to husband killed in bike crash

A grieving widow has spoken of her loss after her husband died in a crash involving two other bikes.

Brexit party set for 'Kent landslide'

A poll has suggested voters in the county will desert the main two parties in this week's EU election.

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Armed robbery at corner shop

Staff were left shocked after armed robbers burst into a convenience store.

Pony floating on river 'discarded like rubbish'

The picture speaks a thousand words - the pitiful sight of a dead pony in a river shows the reality of Kent's equine crisis. WARNING: Graphic images.

Former Leeds United boss Evans hired as Gillingham manager

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has confirmed that Steve Evans will be the club's new manager.

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Drug dealer jailed after Christmas Eve arrest

A 36-year-old has been sent to prison for possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.

'Serious' crash shuts part of Blue Bell Hill

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital after a serious accident which closed part of a major road.

MPs unimpressed as PM pledges second referendum

Theresa May has offered MPs a vote on whether there should be a second EU referendum if they back her Brexit bill - but already faces opposition.

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'Stop Brexit' bus heads to Kent

The all-electric bus will be stopping off at four towns in the county as part of the Green Party's campaign trail.

Robber jailed for knife-point betting shop raid

A robber who forced a woman to open a safe at knife-point while they were locked in a betting shop has been locked up.

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Police descended on village

Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a van following a high-speed car chase.

Your European Election questions answered

Here is everything you need to know about the European elections this week as parties draw up their battle lines.

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Delight as major Roman building unearthed

Archaeologists are celebrating the scale of an "amazing" 150ft-long Roman building - the largest to be found in Kent.

Woman dies after cliff fall

Emergency services were called to help a woman but she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Man wanted over harassment offences

A 36-year-old man has been added to police's most-wanted list in connection with harassment offences.

Fancy going to the cinema with your pooch?

A new cinema has hosted its first dog-friendly screening and has more special events in the pipeline.

Passers-by told troubled man to jump from bridge

Friends of a man talked down from the Dartford Crossing have praised heroes who helped but say others yelled shocking abuse.

'Once in a generation' bridge project under way

As a £10.5 million refurbishment project begins on a 105-year-old bridge, we take a look at its history and what's still to come.

Jury retires in tower block murder trial

The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the case of a man accused of murdering a man who was found dead on stairs in a block of flats.

Mobile phone network down

Hundreds of mobile phone users are unable to make or receive calls or texts due to a major network outage.

Traveller chaos sparks village defence plan

A council is planning to fund new security measures against illegal traveller camps in a frequently-targeted village.

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Stroke unit decision will not be referred back to Secretary of State

Campaigners have been protesting again as councillors decide not to refer plans for three specialist stroke units back to the Secretary of State.

Teen fears lack of NHS funding could ruin uni dream

A teenager with a rare liver condition is worried about missing out on a university place if she doesn't get a wheelchair to be independent.

Nathan Elder: Time to set new goals

Nathan Elder talks about the art of being a target man and the day he feared a bad challenge was going to send him blind in one eye.

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Touchline ban for new Gills boss

Steve Evans will be forced to begin his stint as manager of Gillingham by watching from the stands.

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Darts sign keeper

Dartford have signed a new goalkeeper from one of their league rivals.

Big shoes to fill

Folkestone Invicta have begun the search for Ade Yusuff’s replacement.

Scally's quit threat

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has hit out at his critics and threatened to walk away from the club after getting "disgusting and disgraceful" abuse.

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Free fun with Proms in the Park

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Castle fanfare will be a gift to Kent

The composer of the specially-commissioned Leeds Castle 900 Fanfare, to be premiered this summer, says it will be a gift to the people of Kent.

Secret Drinker reviews the Black Horse

Secret Drinker, our new column where we go undercover in Kent's pubs, calls in at the Black Horse at Thurnham, near Bearsted.

Lenny Henry brings tour Who Am I, Again? to Kent

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Top chefs join forces for charity pop up night

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Kent Tonight - Tuesday 21st May 2019

A life-size sculpture of Benny the Beluga is being created in Gravesend to tackle plastic waste.

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Ribbon cut on research and development centre

Site will be key product innovation centre for UK arm of major US consumer goods manufacturer.

Firm wins big at UK tax awards

Triumph caps an already successful year for tax consultancy.

Sisters to shut knit shop this weekend

Two sisters are planning on enjoying retirement after they close their knitting shop.

Record store owners who 'lived the dream' selling up

A 65-year-old who has been living his boyhood fantasy of owning a record store has put his beloved shop on the market.

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Thousands expected at wartime weekend

A Kent Castle's much celebrated Second World War Weekend is returning for a three-day bank holiday spectacular.

Pedal go-kart track now open

TV magician to open magic school in Kent

Outdoor pools now open

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'This isn't going to happen overnight - there's a long way to go'

Representatives of a new garden town project have met with residents to show how 10,000 projected homes could change the rural landscape.

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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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