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‘It’s pointless us going on’: Frustration at lack of answers over NHS contracts
22 October 2024Health bosses have been accused of wasting councillors’ time after failing to answer questions posed to them over NHS contracts they wanted renewing.
Thief asked ‘ex -boyfriend’ to make him a cuppa and then stole his phone
22 October 2024A thief concocted an elaborate ploy to steal his victim’s mobile phone and then harassed him for months afterwards.
Delays after lorry crashes through central reservation
19 October 2024There were delays on a busy A-road after a lorry crashed through the central reservation, blocking the route.
Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent
19 October 2024Several flood warnings are in place for today as the county prepares to battle with higher-than-usual tides.
Paramedic left heartbreaking message for family before his tragic death
19 October 2024The heartbroken family of a paramedic have paid tribute to him after he took his own life after battling with depression.
Kingsferry Bridge to close for eight days for “final time”
17 October 2024A bridge which connects an island to the mainland will be shut for vital repairs to be carried out during the school half-term.
‘I was diagnosed with cancer two months after life-saving liver transplant’
17 October 2024The mum of a 19-year-old who has spent the last four years fighting for her life says “she just wants to start living it”.
Crews descend on street after flat fire
16 October 2024Fire crews and paramedics were called to a residential street to help tackle a blaze at a flat.
Train line to close for week to allow bridge repairs
16 October 2024Buses are due to replace trains for a week while essential repairs are made to a bridge.
Families evacuated from burning block of flats
16 October 2024A funeral home opened to offer shelter to residents fleeing a blaze in a town centre.
Decision on controversial plans for 650-home estate delayed
15 October 2024Councillors unanimously voted to defer making a decision on a new estate in a village already set for 1,300 new homes.
‘How we’re transforming one of Britain’s worst schools’
15 October 2024Staff say they have already seen improvements after a new trust took on a failing school whose reputation was in tatters.
‘I couldn’t have shoplifted that one - but at least I’m in jail for winter’
13 October 2024A prolific thief who admitted swiping booze from several shops on release from prison later denied one offence, insisting he was still in his cell.
Major gas replacement work delayed due to ‘engineering difficulties’
13 October 2024Work to replace deteriorating gas pipes along a main road has been delayed due to “engineering difficulties”.
Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad
12 October 2024A “kind and caring” granddad, who died from an undiagnosed disease, dedicated his free time to helping out at football clubs.
‘We want better roads, a cinema and more buses’
11 October 2024A relaunched lobbying group held its first meeting and vowed to make changes to improve its community.
‘Special’ baby memorial garden to be installed in town’s park
11 October 2024A memorial board for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss will be installed within a park.
Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent
11 October 2024Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.
Hospital staff’s touching surprise for former nurse on 96th birthday
10 October 2024A great-great-grandmother was given a surprise party, and reunited with her beloved husband, as she spent her birthday recovering from a broken hip.
Teens taken to hospital after e-bike crash near McDonald’s
10 October 2024Two youngers, aged 14 and 15, have been taken to hospital after crashing their e-bikes in a town centre.
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‘Plumbers charged my elderly relatives £8,560 but settled on £765 when challenged’
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Video captures panic as fireworks display goes wrong and ‘boy’s face burnt’
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn
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