The general election campaign finally got under way this week - and it started on our doorstep. Gordon Brown's first stop after leaving Buckingham Palace on Tuesday was the Morrisons supermarket in Strood. His tour of Medway highlighted the key role the Towns could play on May 6 - we've got four pages of election coverage.

Also this week:

• A disabled man had his mobility scooter impounded by police after allegedly being drunk and disorderly
• Find out why rugby star Jonny Wilkinson made the day when a Gillingham woman celebrated her 100th birthday
• More Kids Galore pictures
• Litter yobs are being forced to clean up their own mess
• Save £6 on a must-have baby guide

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