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LIVE: Swale council election count

LIVE: Swale council election count

08 May 2015

As the general election fever dies down, we bring you live updates from the 24 wards being fought in Sittingbourne, Sheppey and Faversham.

Exit polls predict Tories will be largest party

Exit polls predict Tories will be largest party

07 May 2015

Polling stations across the UK have closed with exit polls predicting the Conservatives will be the largest party.

Familiar face set for Westminster return

Familiar face set for Westminster return

07 May 2015

Tory Gordon Henderson has been re-elected as MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey.

Get me to the church... in time to vote!

Get me to the church... in time to vote!

07 May 2015

Even his father of the bride duties didn't stop one dad casting his vote... with bride in tow!

Ukip lorry overturns in strong winds

Ukip lorry overturns in strong winds

07 May 2015

A lorry carrying a Ukip advertisement board blew over as winds of up to 60mph battered the county.

Kind schoolboys rescue stranded disabled woman

Kind schoolboys rescue stranded disabled woman

07 May 2015

A pensioner whose mobility scooter broke down found her luck changed when a group of teens spotted her sitting stationary.

Kent's most memorable election campaign moments

Kent's most memorable election campaign moments

07 May 2015

Celebs, scandals, protests and gaffes - the 2015 election campaign in Kent was nothing if not eventful. We bring you the most memorable moments...

VIDEO: Just how recognisable are top politicians?

VIDEO: Just how recognisable are top politicians?

07 May 2015

Shoppers were quizzed on which national figures they could identify...the results may surprise you.

Tailbacks following A249 crash

Tailbacks following A249 crash

06 May 2015

Police are dealing with an accident involving a lorry and a minibus near the Stockbury roundabout.

Stranger danger alert after two girls approached

Stranger danger alert after two girls approached

06 May 2015

A predator may have approached girls as young as nine in two separate incidents in days, police have warned.

Fat blockage sees raw sewage pumped out over woodlands

Fat blockage sees raw sewage pumped out over woodlands

06 May 2015

Southern Water sent contractors to examine the foul problem.

Follow the team on election night

Follow the team on election night

06 May 2015

On election night, we've got Kent covered! Here's how to find the latest news from the counts where you live... as it happens.

Child's heart-breaking medical diagnosis

Child's heart-breaking medical diagnosis

05 May 2015

A mum has spoken about the moment she found out her son may only live for 25 years.

"We're here to work hard"

"We're here to work hard"

04 May 2015

Hungarian residents speak about what brought them to England and why they settled in Sittingbourne.

Missing piece of family history uncovered

Missing piece of family history uncovered

03 May 2015

An article in the News Extra helped a woman in New Zealand trace a relative who fought in the First World War.

Geordie group to perform in Kent

Geordie group to perform in Kent

03 May 2015

Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra will take over four music venues in the county to show off their unique style.

Swimmers go to great lengths for their school

Swimmers go to great lengths for their school

03 May 2015

Sixth form students take to the water to help raise funds for kitchen renovations at their school.

Force issue homes crime warning

Force issue homes crime warning

02 May 2015

Kent police says it won't be able to cope with the pressure placed on it if homes in Upchurch and other parts of the borough are given the go ahead.

Surgery that closed after critical report to reopen

Surgery that closed after critical report to reopen

02 May 2015

A medical centre which shut after it was found to pose 'unacceptable risk' to its patients is set to open its doors again.

Book is knock-out, say readers

Book is knock-out, say readers

01 May 2015

A story about a top boxing referee's life in the ring has attracted enthusiastic reviews.

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