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NHS warning as suicide figures revealed

NHS warning as suicide figures revealed

05 September 2014

Suicide is the biggest cause of death in people aged between 25 and 44, according to latest figures.

Cute Kids competition up and running

Cute Kids competition up and running

04 September 2014

The first batch of photos for our Cute Kids competition have been taken but there's still time to get involved.

NHS screening van breaks down

NHS screening van breaks down

04 September 2014

A NHS breast screening van has broken down in Kent meaning patients with appointments are having to reschedule.

Kent community groups shortlisted for funding

Kent community groups shortlisted for funding

03 September 2014

Several community groups in Kent have been shortlisted for the Lloyds Bank Community Fund 2014.

Saturday night show causes surge in sport participation

Saturday night show causes surge in sport participation

03 September 2014

A new Saturday night TV show where celebrities take part in a gymnastic competition has caused a surge of interest in the sport across Kent.

Council launches littering crackdown

Council launches littering crackdown

03 September 2014

A new scheme has been introduced allowing specialist members of staff to issue fines up to £80 to people caught littering or letting their dogs foul.

Car club starts in town

Car club starts in town

03 September 2014

A scheme set up allowing residents to hire a car for short or long distance journeys has been launched by the council.

Couple reunited with wedding car 40 years on

Couple reunited with wedding car 40 years on

03 September 2014

A woman from Kent surprised her husband on their wedding anniversary with the classic car they were carried in on their special day.

Firms fined after worker falls from roof

Firms fined after worker falls from roof

03 September 2014

Two building firms have been fined thousands after a worker broke bones in a "completely avoidable" fall.

Mobile developer signs £250k deal

Mobile developer signs £250k deal

03 September 2014

A company which makes software that tracks deliveries has signed a three year contract with one of the world's largest food businesses.

Honeymoon couple 'thought they were going to die' in turbulence nightmare

Honeymoon couple 'thought they were going to die' in turbulence nightmare

02 September 2014

Kent newlyweds faced a "terrifying" ordeal when their plane hit turbulence on their honeymoon flight, throwing crew and passengers around the cabin.

Shopping centre fire deemed suspicious

Shopping centre fire deemed suspicious

02 September 2014

A fire that started in a busy shopping centre in Kent over the weekend is under investigation.

Tractor theft sparks police hunt

Tractor theft sparks police hunt

02 September 2014

Kent Police are searching for information after the theft of a tractor from a property in Kent.

Man stranded in embankment flown to hospital

Man stranded in embankment flown to hospital

02 September 2014

A man who fell and hit his head in an embankment was airlifted to hospital after being found by a dog walker.

Professional football coach designs unique boots

Professional football coach designs unique boots

02 September 2014

A professional football coach from Kent has designed new football boots aimed at developing the skills of young players.

Star Wars actor visits Kent

Star Wars actor visits Kent

02 September 2014

Two TV personalities visited a gymnastics centre in Kent to take part in filming for a new show.

Free parking during Christmas events

Free parking during Christmas events

02 September 2014

The council has announced the suspension of car park charges during certain Christmas events this year.

Parents raise thousands in memory of daughter

Parents raise thousands in memory of daughter

02 September 2014

A mother and father from Sevenoaks have raised £5,000 in memory of their daughter and plan to set off on 135km to raise even more.

Joy as Thames Estuary airport bid dead in water

Joy as Thames Estuary airport bid dead in water

02 September 2014

Controversial plans for a four-runway Thames Estuary hub airport have been sunk by a government-appointed commission today.

Royal Mail office trials new opening hours

Royal Mail office trials new opening hours

02 September 2014

A Royal Mail delivery office in Kent is set to trial new opening hours aimed at making package collection easier for customers.

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