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The human cost of the baby death scandal

The human cost of the baby death scandal

19 October 2022

Tens or potentially hundreds of families have been affected by the baby death scandal. These are their stories.

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'It’s impossible to tell saints from sinners when a dinghy is sinking'

'It’s impossible to tell saints from sinners when a dinghy is sinking'

19 October 2022

Hard-hitting video reveals the reality for RNLI volunteers savings the lives of those making the Channel crossing in small boats.

Debbie's sister speaks out as body found after 23 years

Debbie's sister speaks out as body found after 23 years

19 October 2022

The sister of Debbie Griggs tells of the moment she learned her sibling's remains had finally been found, 23 years after she disappeared...

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Eight fire engines tackle garden shed blaze

Eight fire engines tackle garden shed blaze

18 October 2022

Residents near a garden fire have been advised to close their windows and doors after several sheds and fences went up in flames.

'Not Aldi as well?!' - store to replace checkouts with self-scan tills

'Not Aldi as well?!' - store to replace checkouts with self-scan tills

18 October 2022

Shoppers fear Aldi will “become like Tesco" after a Kent store announced plans to replace some of its checkouts with self-service tills.

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How tragic tale of wife found buried in husband's garden unfolded over 23 years

How tragic tale of wife found buried in husband's garden unfolded over 23 years

17 October 2022

Pregnant Debbie Griggs went missing in 1999, with her remains only discovered this month. We look back at how the tragic case unfolded...

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Arrest after young dad died in crash

Arrest after young dad died in crash

17 October 2022

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a 21-year-old father was killed in a crash.

Teens jump barriers to cross road as underpass floods

Teens jump barriers to cross road as underpass floods

17 October 2022

Youngsters have been forced to take their lives into their own hands as they jump barriers to cross the A20 in Dover because of a flooded underpass.

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Remains of Debbie Griggs found in husband's garden

Remains of Debbie Griggs found in husband's garden

17 October 2022

The remains of a woman murdered in Kent have been found in her husband's garden more than 20 years after she disappeared.

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Family sues driver who 'ran over boy twice'

Family sues driver who 'ran over boy twice'

17 October 2022

The family of a boy left fighting for his life after being 'ran over twice by a woman distracted by her dogs' are taking legal action against her.

'I'm being uprooted by developers and have no place to live'

'I'm being uprooted by developers and have no place to live'

16 October 2022

A woman facing eviction from her home of 18 years due to a redevelopment claims she will be left homeless.

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'Don't let my daughter's death be in vain'

'Don't let my daughter's death be in vain'

15 October 2022

A grieving mum has called for action to prevent anyone else dying in the same way her 13-year-old daughter tragically lost her life.

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Walker discovered man's body on beach

Walker discovered man's body on beach

14 October 2022

An inquest has been opened into the death of a man whose body was found on a Kent beach.

Axed blood tests could return to hospital

Axed blood tests could return to hospital

14 October 2022

A controversial decision to scrap blood tests at a hospital could be reversed, after health bosses agreed to consider a new pilot scheme.

Controversial plans to dredge infamous Goodwin Sands are axed

Controversial plans to dredge infamous Goodwin Sands are axed

14 October 2022

A port authority has given up plans to dredge world-famous shifting sands, which was feared would affect wildlife and war graves.

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'The lack of punishment for P&O has not gone unnoticed'

'The lack of punishment for P&O has not gone unnoticed'

13 October 2022

A union is calling for 'meaningful action' against P&O following the mass firing of seafarers, as new legislation makes its way through parliament.

Street pastors to patrol by day to help young mums and elderly

Street pastors to patrol by day to help young mums and elderly

13 October 2022

Street pastors, usually keeping an eye out at night, are to come out in the daytime as well.

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Drugs dropped at petrol station leads to dealers being jailed

Drugs dropped at petrol station leads to dealers being jailed

12 October 2022

Three drug dealers have been jailed for running a county line between London and Kent towns.

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'Thank you for saving our miracle baby'

'Thank you for saving our miracle baby'

12 October 2022

A mum has thanked hospital staff who saved the life of her “miracle baby” after he was born weighing less than a bag of sugar.

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Kent faces port road chaos 'for a very long time'

Kent faces port road chaos 'for a very long time'

12 October 2022

MPs have been warned there could be another summer of disruption and delays for travellers crossing the Channel from Dover.

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