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Family feared man's care was 'inappropriate' before fatal fall

Questions have been asked at an inquest about the care a man with learning difficulties received before he suffered an "unsurvivable" head injury.

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Man ambushed medical centre and waved knife at worker

An armed man, who ambushed a medical secretary at a doctor's surgery, has been jailed for nine months.

Ambulance was on blue-light call before fatal crash

The driver of an ambulance involved in a crash with a cement mixer mistook a lay-by for a slip road.

Weekend works cancelled after health and safety concerns

A planned road closure as part of a £92 million junction upgrade near Sittingbourne was cancelled following health and safety concerns.

Man sped past police at 130mph then failed coke and weed test

A man who failed to stop for officers has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs and dangerous driving.

Yobs throw stone from motorway bridge

A woman driving a motorhome narrowly missed being hit by a stone that was thrown from a motorway bridge.

Family's nightmare after having no water for three days

The father of a three-month old baby had to spend £60 on bottled water after a Southern Water pipe burst meant he couldn't feed his son.

Harder to stop new developments as housing targets missed

Speculative housing schemes across several districts are now more likely to be given the go-ahead, after councils failed to hit new homes targets.

Water returned to homes left without supply for 20 hours

Southern Water says water has been returned to homes affected by a burst pipe - which left some people without a supply for 20 hours.

Driver took cocaine and drank before fatal head-on crash

A crash driver was doing between 82 and 93mph in a 30-zone and had taken drugs and alcohol before a fatal crash.

'Completely unacceptable' as homes without water for 16 hours

Residents have slammed delays in fixing a burst pipe after going all day without any water.

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Scally: I want to get this right

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally hasn’t rushed his next managerial appointment and makes no apologies for it.

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Report: Priestfield stalemate as Gillingham’s winless run goes on

Gillingham had to settle for a point from a game they badly needed to win.

Hard working Gills lack the quality - Lovell reaction after goalless draw

Gillingham caretaker boss Steve Lovell admitted the team lacked the quality needed to finish Shrewsbury off on Tuesday night.

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Shrewsbury, Maidstone v Ebbsfleet, Dartford v Concord

Follow all the action as Gills host Shrewsbury in League, Maidstone face Ebbsfleet in National League South and Dartford entertain Concord.

Clash of the play-off chasers at Woodstock Park

Bolton turn up heat on Gillingham over skipper

Gillingham aiming for a lift on home soil

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Dog attacks: everything you need to know

A vet has answered readers' questions on dog attacks: from what to do if you’re harmed, to warning signs to look out for.

Pufferfish goes to dentist to have her goofy teeth trimmed

Goldie the five-year-old pufferfish had to have treatment to reduce her one inch fangs as they were preventing her from eating.

Family re-united with dog year after she disappeared

A French bulldog that disappeared from a family's back garden has been found a year later.

Experts reveal what foods are toxic to dogs

Nearly three in 10 dog owners have fed their pet a toxic food without knowing, this is what to do if your pooch eats something they shouldn't.

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Huge outdoor music festival cancelled for third year running

Despite vowing to return in 2022, organisers have pulled the plug on one of Kent's biggest music events

Xbox subscriptions and online passes to change

Microsoft is to make changes to its Xbox subscriptions, including Xbox Live Gold, following an investigation into online gaming memberships.

A guide to Latino food in Kent

A guide to some of the best Latin American restaurants across the county so you can get a taste of the vivid Latino culture.

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Join the Jubilee party packed with proms, picnics and pop

Was it Miss Scarlett with the candlestick?

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How to help prepare your child for starting school

Starting school can be daunting - for little ones and parents too - but there are ways you can help get them ready for this important step.

Great-great-gran, 100, meets family's first girl in 75 years

Couple use lottery win to transform daughter's life

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

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RSPB classes for the eagle-eyed

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RSPB give tips on feeding birds in winter

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Family feared man's care was 'inappropriate' before fatal fall

Man ambushed medical centre and waved knife at worker

Man ambushed medical centre and waved knife at worker

Ambulance was on blue-light call before fatal crash

Ambulance was on blue-light call before fatal crash

Weekend works cancelled after health and safety concerns

Weekend works cancelled after health and safety concerns

Man sped past police at 130mph then failed coke and weed test

Man sped past police at 130mph then failed coke and weed test

Yobs throw stone from motorway bridge

Yobs throw stone from motorway bridge

Family's nightmare after having no water for three days

Family's nightmare after having no water for three days

Harder to stop new developments as housing targets missed

Harder to stop new developments as housing targets missed

Water returned to homes left without supply for 20 hours

Water returned to homes left without supply for 20 hours

Driver took cocaine and drank before fatal head-on crash

Driver took cocaine and drank before fatal head-on crash

'Completely unacceptable' as homes without water for 16 hours

'Completely unacceptable' as homes without water for 16 hours

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Scally: I want to get this right

Report: Priestfield stalemate as Gillingham’s winless run goes on

Report: Priestfield stalemate as Gillingham’s winless run goes on

Hard working Gills lack the quality - Lovell reaction after goalless draw

Hard working Gills lack the quality - Lovell reaction after goalless draw

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Shrewsbury, Maidstone v Ebbsfleet, Dartford v Concord

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Shrewsbury, Maidstone v Ebbsfleet, Dartford v Concord

Clash of the play-off chasers at Woodstock Park

Bolton turn up heat on Gillingham over skipper

Gillingham aiming for a lift on home soil

Your one stop shop for your furry, flying and finned friends...

Dog attacks: everything you need to know

Pufferfish goes to dentist to have her goofy teeth trimmed

Family re-united with dog year after she disappeared

Experts reveal what foods are toxic to dogs

Huge outdoor music festival cancelled for third year running

Huge outdoor music festival cancelled for third year running

Xbox subscriptions and online passes to change

Xbox subscriptions and online passes to change

A guide to Latino food in Kent

A guide to Latino food in Kent

Watch the birdie with the Big Garden Birdwatch

Join the Jubilee party packed with proms, picnics and pop

Was it Miss Scarlett with the candlestick?

How to help prepare your child for starting school

Great-great-gran, 100, meets family's first girl in 75 years

Couple use lottery win to transform daughter's life

Meningitis B cases rising sharply among teens

Watch the birdie with the Big Garden Birdwatch

RSPB classes for the eagle-eyed

The story of Kent's silkworms that produced royal robes

RSPB give tips on feeding birds in winter

Freeview channel 7 | Virgin Media channel 159

Brexit developments bringing hundreds of jobs

Young people encouraged to take up lorry driving

Amazon to recruit hundreds of seasonal workers

Social care service wants to create 'army of caregivers'