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Baby death scandal parents ‘must be shown more compassion’

Baby death scandal parents ‘must be shown more compassion’

03 April 2024

An expert who led an investigation into baby deaths says families being told to prove liability by the trust shows a lack of compassion from the NHS.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on busy A-road

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on busy A-road

03 April 2024

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash which closed an A-road in both directions, sparking long queues

Tributes to cyclist who died after freak accident

Tributes to cyclist who died after freak accident

03 April 2024

A family has paid tribute to their “adventurous” and “independent” dad after a fatal cycling accident.

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1,000 homes planned as school could leave historic site

1,000 homes planned as school could leave historic site

01 April 2024

More than 1,000 homes could be built on a sprawling school site after teachers announced plans to relocate.

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New plans for abandoned M&Co site as nursery set to move in

New plans for abandoned M&Co site as nursery set to move in

31 March 2024

Fresh plans for an empty M&Co shop have emerged - but the move has disappointed some who say the site should become a cinema again.

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How these Kent theatres got their names

How these Kent theatres got their names

31 March 2024

From notable performers to historic landmarks, there are some fascinating stories behind the names of our favourite theatres.

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Lifeline village store to reopen after shutting five years ago

Lifeline village store to reopen after shutting five years ago

29 March 2024

A village is set to have a lifeline store return inside its 19th-century home - five years after its previous closure.

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Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent

Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent

29 March 2024

Kent’s woodlands are soon to be covered in carpets of eye-catching bluebells. Here are 10 places to see the colourful spring flowers.

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‘Impossible to know’ what caused van to veer in front of lorry in fatal crash

‘Impossible to know’ what caused van to veer in front of lorry in fatal crash

27 March 2024

A coroner has ruled it is impossible to know what happened in the moments leading up to a fatal crash in which a van collided with a lorry.

200 homes earmarked for ‘failing’ shopping centre extension

200 homes earmarked for ‘failing’ shopping centre extension

24 March 2024

A shopping centre's £60m extension could be turned into 200 homes as bosses admit the closure-hit site is "failing".

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Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

23 March 2024

Ten leisure centres across the county are set to benefit from a windfall aimed at make them cheaper to run.

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Princess turns heads in Kent while visiting landmark

Princess turns heads in Kent while visiting landmark

22 March 2024

A senior member of the royal family turned heads in Kent while visiting one of the county’s most famous landmarks.

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Annual bluebell display to make early appearance

Annual bluebell display to make early appearance

21 March 2024

One of Kent’s biggest bluebell gardens is set to reopen, but the warm weather means the flowers might come earlier than expected.

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Paedophile tried to pay schoolgirls for sex acts at bus stops

Paedophile tried to pay schoolgirls for sex acts at bus stops

15 March 2024

A paedophile has been jailed after approaching schoolgirls at a bus stop and asking them to perform sex acts.

8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

13 March 2024

Join in with Tudor-themed trails, outdoor egg hunts and giant noughts-and-crosses with the National Trust’s Easter activities.

Waitrose lift closure a 'nightmare' for struggling shoppers

Waitrose lift closure a 'nightmare' for struggling shoppers

06 March 2024

Frustrated shoppers have described accessing a Waitrose store as a nightmare after both lifts were closed in the car park.

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Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

Kent attractions offering free entry with lottery ticket

05 March 2024

The National Lottery scheme gives visitors entry to castles, museums, gardens and more for the price of a lottery ticket or scratchcard.

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Gregg Wallace's sprawling Kent home so flash 'it looks like a park'

Gregg Wallace's sprawling Kent home so flash 'it looks like a park'

28 February 2024

Masterchef host Gregg Wallace left his fans amazed after posting a picture of his garden on social media.

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Tesco phone shop to shut due to low demand

Tesco phone shop to shut due to low demand

23 February 2024

A phone shop inside a Tesco store is set to close, meaning customers will need to travel more than 10 miles to the nearest branch.

‘We converted an old toilet block into a pub – now we’re expanding’

‘We converted an old toilet block into a pub – now we’re expanding’

23 February 2024

A couple who renovated a derelict toilet block into a pub has received planning permission to expand the boozer by adding a kitchen and serving food.

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