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Friday May 17, 2019
Friday May 17, 2019
A Kent mum who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was a young girl and is due to meet the health secretary as she campaigns for what could be a live-changing drug.
CF is where a sticky mucus clogs the lungs and can also affect the digestive system and other organs.
Orkambi is widely available across the US and Europe but not in the UK.
It costs around £105,000 per person per year.
Carlie Pleasant from Sittingbourne says having it on the NHS would make a massive difference - she's been telling us her story.
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
He may have left the Thames but a Kent artist is planning on creating a life-size sculpture of Benny the Beluga to raise awareness of plastic waste.
The whale hit the headlines when it turned up near Gravesend last September - and even led to the town's annual fireworks display having to be cancelled.
Now Amy West is collecting rubbish that's washed up and plans to create a piece of art to remember him and get across an important message.
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
The Jeremy Kyle Show has been permanently scrapped by ITV following the death of a guest several days after filming.
It's thought the 63-year-old took his own life, before the episode he featured in had been broadcast.
The talk show has been going for 14 years - but the company says it's now the "right time" for it to end.
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
As we continue to mark Mental Health Awareness week, a big conference on suicide prevention has been taking place in Maidstone.
Hundreds of people from councils, emergency services, healthcare centres, and charities across Kent met to hear from people who've previously tried to take their own lives, and discuss how to support those in crisis.
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
A Kent MP is concerned about reports a serial killer from his constituency could be released from prison.
Patrick Mackay, who grew up in Dartford, is Britain's longest serving prisoner after being convicted of murdering 11 people in the 1970s - including a vicar from Shorne.
It's understood the 66 year-old has already changed his name and is in an open jail.
Gareth Johnson has written to the justice secretary about it.
Friday May 10, 2019
Friday May 10, 2019
A Kent father has told us about the heart-breaking moment his 14 month-old daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Octavia Begbey had a growth the size of a golf ball in the middle of her brain.
Her dad Richard, who lives in Kings Hill, is on a fundraising walk to help other people who could benefit from the pioneering technology that saved her.
Thursday May 09, 2019
Thursday May 09, 2019
Jeremy Corbyn has launched Labour's European elections manifesto in Kent.
The party's leader gave a speech at the universities at Medway Chatham campus, saying a vote for Labour is a vote to bring our divided country back together.
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
A new campaign's been launched in Kent to try and stop young people trespassing on railway lines in the county...
KentOnline has been told over the past 12 months there have been 22 cases in Swale, 15 in Thanet and 12 in Medway.
A new film's being posted on social media to try and get the message across about the dangers of the live rail.
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
A man found with a samurai sword during a drugs raid by police in Maidstone has been jailed for more than three years...
Officers searched a property on Wallis Avenue in March.
Ian Bigg was sat on a sofa next to the weapon - the 39 year-old has since admitted possessing and intending to supply class A drugs.
Also hear why universities need to do more to close the degree attainment gap and we get a sneak peak of a new brewery opening in Ashford.
Friday May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
Counts have been taking place across Kent after thousands of us voted in the local elections.
Both the Conservatives and Labour have lost seats in parts of the county - with Brexit frustration being blamed.