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Student first in Europe to join new MS treatment trial
06 August 2024A student has joined an international trial of a ground-breaking new treatment that could slow the progress of multiple sclerosis.
Mum-of-three’s ‘suspicious’ mole turned out to be skin cancer
05 August 2024A mum who had to undergo a mastectomy after discovering a suspicious mole on her tummy is encouraging people to take precautions when out in the sun.
Parents’ shock after baby arrives on M2 hard shoulder
05 August 2024A mum gave birth in the car on the side of the M2 – forcing her partner to tie the umbilical cord with his shoelace.
Single mum-of-two vying to become Europe’s strongest woman
04 August 2024A single mum who ditched eating takeaways four times a week is now vying to become Europe’s strongest woman.
‘It is not a group you want to be part of - but I am’
03 August 2024A mum who lost her five-year-old daughter to an aggressive brain tumour has shared how a group of bereaved parents have helped each other.
Troubled hospital trust shows signs of financial progress
02 August 2024A health trust responsible for hospitals in east Kent is showing tentative signs of financial improvement, after overspending £45 million last year.
Baby taken to hospital 10 times with ‘missed’ fatal heart condition
01 August 2024An “always smiling” baby was taken to A&E more than 10 times with a “missed” heart condition before suffering fatal cardiac arrest.
‘My dog ate cannabis - the vet’s bill cost me £900’
01 August 2024Dog owners are being warned after a terrier was left “away with the fairies” after eating discarded cannabis on a popular beach.
New £15m high street ‘health hub’ gets sign off
31 July 2024Plans to convert part of a shopping centre into a healthy living centre has been signed off and will be named after a public health chief.
Decision to be taken on £1m new home for children with learning difficulties
30 July 2024A council is set to consider plans to set up a children’s home for youngsters with complex needs using government cash.
Mum’s tragic death after months on NHS waiting list for seizure diagnosis
30 July 2024The heartbroken family of a mum who died suddenly after spending months on an NHS waiting list say she was “let down”.
‘Excessive restraint’ used at care home put in special measures
29 July 2024A “chaotic” care home has been placed into special measures after staff were found to have used “excessive restraint” against residents.
Call for dogs to be blood donors
26 July 2024An appeal has been made for dogs to become blood donors to help save the lives of other canines.
Boy brain-damaged in pier jump speaks for first time since accident
25 July 2024A boy left brain-damaged after jumping from a pier in Kent has spoken for the first time since the accident as he continues to astound doctors.
GPs face major backlog after 34,000 appointments disrupted
24 July 2024Doctors’ surgeries across the county are asking people to “be patient” as they face a backlog following an IT outage.
Family’s heartbreak as girl, 16, brain-damaged after collapsing in park
23 July 2024The family of a teenager left brain-damaged after collapsing in a play park say they “won’t give up” on their little girl.
Minor injury unit shuts unexpectedly
22 July 2024A hospital’s minor injury unit has been shut all day, with unconfirmed reports its closure was down to staffing issues.
Student receives £20k payout after wrong tooth extracted
22 July 2024A student has been awarded a five-figure payout after her dentist extracted a healthy tooth during an operation following an “admin error”.
'The wait is so long - we're not able to grieve'
22 July 2024The family of a one-year-old who unexpectedly died says the wait for answers and “missed opportunities” have prevented them grieving.
Doubts over £60m set aside to replace ‘aging’ leisure centre
22 July 2024A town may not get the new leisure centre it was promised by 2031, despite £60m being set aside for the project.
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