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Mum 'begged' GPs before son's cancer diagnosis
21 March 2023A mum has told how her son was diagnosed with cancer following a frustrating battle in which he endured 'countless' telephone appointments with GPs.
Boxing legend spotted at kids parkrun
20 March 2023A former world champion boxer has been spotted cheering on youngsters at a kids running event.
Is your child the cutest of them all?
20 March 2023It's time to brush off your little one's most adorable outfit, as the Kentish Gazette's Cute Kids competition is back for another year.
'Sad day' for town as cafe and social pantry announces closure
20 March 2023A popular not-for-profit cafe and social pantry set up in the heart of a town centre to tackle food poverty has been forced to close.
Museum and gallery in £175,000 funding boost
20 March 2023A funding initiative which has been launched by the government is seeing cultural venues receive a share of almost £60 million.
'I’m a DFL in Kent - and leaving London is the best thing I ever did'
18 March 2023Rosie Percy swapped south London for the Kent coast two years ago and has no regrets about becoming a DFL...
Four arrested after 'stolen car' found abandoned near dual carriageway
17 March 2023A suspected stolen car was found abandoned leading to four people being arrested following a suspicious incident outside a house earlier that night.
Wrong patient received biopsy at scandal-hit trust
16 March 2023Surgical staff gave the wrong patient a biopsy while a vaginal swab was left inside a woman during a hospital procedure, it has been revealed.
'Nightmare road closure will cost firms thousands'
16 March 2023Roadworks causing “absolute chaos” through the centre of a town could leave high street firms up to £1 million out of pocket, shopkeepers believe.
TV's Paul Whitehouse says sewage releases 'beyond belief'
15 March 2023A star of a hit TV show says the ongoing saga of sewage being dumped in the sea at a coastal town is "beyond belief".
Plea to 'stop this madness' over plans for 220 homes and park and ride
15 March 2023Residents fear plans for a new housing estate will put "the very character" of their town at risk.
Two Kent towns ranked among UK's best 'gentrified' seaside spots
14 March 2023Two towns in Kent that have seen dramatic changes in recent years have been rated among the best "gentrified" seaside spots in the UK.
Glamping site to open for months despite 'parking pandemonium' fears
13 March 2023A glamping site described as "quirky" by supporters will operate for up to seven months a year - despite fears it would spark parking "pandemonium".
Forensic teams and police at home after 'medical incident'
13 March 2023Forensic teams were spotted as police and paramedics attended an incident in a residential street.
'He had to understand what he did to my son and face the consequences'
13 March 2023The mum of a teenager who died after taking pills on a night out says seeing the dealer who sold him the drugs jailed has brought her some "closure".
Coastline warned of 'explosions' this week
12 March 2023Those living along Kent's north coast are being warned they may hear explosions and gunfire this week.
Plan confirmed for two-month roadworks along major route
10 March 2023Highways chiefs have confirmed plans for a huge set of roadworks to replace the lighting on a major route linking two Kent towns.
Air ambulance called to serious motorbike and lorry crash
10 March 2023A major route was closed while emergency services including air ambulance crews responded to a serious crash involving a motorbike and a lorry.
Flood warnings issued for Kent
09 March 2023Large parts of the county have been warned to brace for floods amid heavy rainfall.
Train delays after vehicle hits railway bridge
09 March 2023Train services have been delayed after a vehicle crashed into a railway bridge.
