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Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic

Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic

13 September 2024

The parents of tennis star who died from anaphylactic shock say it is “wonderful” to support an allergy clinic which is the first of its kind in Kent.

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

11 September 2024

Construction is finally underway to rebuild a row of houses destroyed in a harrowing gas explosion.

'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

11 September 2024

A retired teacher says he is the luckiest man alive after he suffered significant brain injuries from three separate accidents.

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‘Incredible’ support for at-risk centre

‘Incredible’ support for at-risk centre

10 September 2024

Around 300 people protested on a seafront walk to show their support for a children's centre which could be axed as part of funding cuts.

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Child in care of agency dies sparking Ofsted visit

Child in care of agency dies sparking Ofsted visit

09 September 2024

The death of a child in the care of a foster agency sparked a visit from Ofsted.

Elderly patient was charged £18k for free care

Elderly patient was charged £18k for free care

08 September 2024

Kent County Council has paid out almost £20,000 to a pensioner charged for years of care she should have had for free.

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Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

08 September 2024

The family of a hardworking and loving dad have been left devastated after he suffered a heart attack and died aged just 46.

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Plans to turn £1.65m boutique hotel into care home

Plans to turn £1.65m boutique hotel into care home

06 September 2024

A luxury hotel could be transformed into a care facility amid a huge predicted shortfall of beds in the area.

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

04 September 2024

A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.

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Nurse napped in eye mask leaving child patient in soiled bedding

Nurse napped in eye mask leaving child patient in soiled bedding

03 September 2024

A boy with complex health needs lay in urine-soiled sheets for five hours as his nurse dosed off during her shift.

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Family’s devastation as 11-year-old’s rare cancer returns for third time

Family’s devastation as 11-year-old’s rare cancer returns for third time

01 September 2024

The parents of an 11-year-old girl whose rare cancer has returned for a third time say they have been left “devastated”.

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‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

31 August 2024

A Polish man living in Kent has told how he launched a blood donation scheme to boost the reputation of fellow immigrants.

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‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

30 August 2024

A private ambulance company that provided transport for NHS patients to reach hospital appointments has suddenly ceased trading.

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Heat health alert issued as mercury could hit 31C

Heat health alert issued as mercury could hit 31C

28 August 2024

Forecasters predicting a temperature spike of more than 30C have triggered a heat health alert covering Kent.

Fundraiser for girl left with life-changing injuries after school bus and tractor crash

Fundraiser for girl left with life-changing injuries after school bus and tractor crash

27 August 2024

Grace Tutt has been left with life-changing injuries after her school bus was involved in an accident with a tractor.

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Shopper ‘disgusted’ after finding ‘poo-like item’ in Sainsbury’s salad

Shopper ‘disgusted’ after finding ‘poo-like item’ in Sainsbury’s salad

27 August 2024

A customer was left unable to eat for the rest of the day after she found a poo-like lump at the bottom of her supermarket salad.

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Heartbroken swimming club ‘not giving up’ despite losing home

Heartbroken swimming club ‘not giving up’ despite losing home

26 August 2024

A swimming club with hundreds of members has vowed to stay afloat despite the sudden closure of its much-loved pool.

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Memorial match to be held in honour of ‘incredible’ mum-of-three

Memorial match to be held in honour of ‘incredible’ mum-of-three

24 August 2024

The family of a mum-of-three who died four months after a rare cancer diagnosis are holding a charity memorial match.

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Viral TikTok shows ‘grim’ McDonald’s kitchen

Viral TikTok shows ‘grim’ McDonald’s kitchen

24 August 2024

The fast-food chain has hit back after a TikTok showing “grim” conditions at a motorway services branch went viral.

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Hospital records fastest ambulance handover times in country

Hospital records fastest ambulance handover times in country

23 August 2024

A Kent hospital has recorded the shortest ambulance handover times in the country this summer.

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