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Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east
22 September 2024A restriction on the movement of farm animals has been extended further after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.
Dentist promises 6k extra NHS appointments a year if expansion bid approved
22 September 2024A dentist looking to tackle the ‘massive demand’ for care and a long waiting list is hoping to expand into a residential property next door.
‘My child is horrendously out of control but I can’t get any help’
22 September 2024A dad is desperate to get his uncontrollable seven-year-old off a years-long waiting list for a behaviour clinic before he harms someone.
Family’s comfort after woman’s tragic choking death
20 September 2024A family has shared how they found comfort in organ donation after their loved one died from choking on a marshmallow.
Cutting children’s centre funding shows ‘lack of understanding’
20 September 2024A letter warning of the “negative impact” of cuts to “crucial” children’s centre services has been sent to Kent County Council.
Patient with ‘substance’ on skin sparks hospital closure
19 September 2024A hospital has cancelled appointments after having to shut its minor injuries unit after a patient arrived with a “substance” on their skin.
'My home is just ruined’: Pensioner’s flat blighted by regular water leaks
18 September 2024A pensioner has spoken of her “terrible” ordeal trying to live in a rented home which regularly floods and finding herself “ankle-deep in water”.
New care home to create 100 jobs
17 September 2024The opening date of a new 70-bed care home, set to create dozens of jobs, has been revealed.
‘My chest felt like it was ready to pop - I was having a heart attack at 33’
16 September 2024A dad-of-three says his life has completely changed after he had a heart attack while playing in a charity football match.
High street ‘legend’ given just weeks to live
14 September 2024The family of a popular business owner who has been told he has just weeks left to live say he will be “missed by everyone”.
‘A country without the need for foodbanks is the vision’
13 September 2024As part of National Foodbank Day a charity showcased messages from people explaining the hardship they face.
Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic
13 September 2024The 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
11 September 2024Construction 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'
11 September 2024A retired teacher says he is the luckiest man alive after he suffered significant brain injuries from three separate accidents.
‘Incredible’ support for at-risk centre
10 September 2024Around 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.
Child in care of agency dies sparking Ofsted visit
09 September 2024The death of a child in the care of a foster agency sparked a visit from Ofsted.
Elderly patient was charged £18k for free care
08 September 2024Kent County Council has paid out almost £20,000 to a pensioner charged for years of care she should have had for free.
Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46
08 September 2024The family of a hardworking and loving dad have been left devastated after he suffered a heart attack and died aged just 46.
Plans to turn £1.65m boutique hotel into care home
06 September 2024A 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’
04 September 2024A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.
