Podcast: Soldier stabbed near Brompton Barracks in Gillingham and man, 24, arrested

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Our top story today is the shocking news that broke overnight - the stabbing of a soldier in uniform close to an army barracks in Medway.

Emergency crews were called to Sally Port Gardens which is near Brompton Barracks just before 6pm. Hear from our reporters at the scene, we've also go reaction from Rochester and Strood MP Lauren Edwards.

Also in today's podcast, some people living in run-down tower blocks in Thanet have been told they face a huge bill to cover the cost of essential refurbishments.

Work on the buildings is said to total £40 million. We've got the full details from our local democracy reporter Dan Esson.

The fallout from Friday's IT outage is continuing - as doctors across Kent try to re-book an estimated 34,000 appointments.

The worldwide problem affected a system called EMIS which is used by the vast majority of practices across the county.

People who've contributed to culture and creativity in Medway are being recognised with honorary degrees later.

Chatham-born designer Zandra Rhodes will get a doctorate from Canterbury Christ Church Uni.

While Carol Stewart - who's chair of the Medway African and Caribbean Association - is recognised by the Uni of Kent and we've been getting her reaction.

A woman who runs a hedgehog rescue near Ashford says growing costs are making it difficult for them to help animals in need.

Lisa Steward started taking in poorly hedgehogs after finding one in her garden in Pluckley - and now has more than 100 of them, but Thorne Hedgehog Rescue relies entirely on donations. Lisa has been describing her typical day.

And in football, Gillingham have beaten Dartford 4-nil in a pre-season friendly.

Jayden Clarke and youth team striker Harry Bridle scored two goals each at Princes Park last night.