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Damning figures reveal huge waits in A&E

Damning figures reveal huge waits in A&E

A&E departments in parts of Kent are among the worst in the country for seeing patients in under four hours, latest figures reveal.

Sports giant set to move into town

Sports giant set to move into town

A leading sports retailer has revealed plans to move into a shopping centre.

Grandmother takes part in skydive

Grandmother takes part in skydive

A woman who has battled cancer is taking part in a skydive to raise money for charities fighting the disease.

No notices issued to box-junction blockers

No notices issued to box-junction blockers

No notices have been issued to drivers who have blocked box junctions in Ashford during a 12 month period.

Teddy bear stranger scare 'had innocent explanation'

Teddy bear stranger scare 'had innocent explanation'

An incident involving an apparent stranger waving a teddy bear outside a nursery was a misunderstanding, it has emerged.

Train refurbishments on track

Train refurbishments on track

The project to refurbish a third of Southeastern’s entire rail fleet has hit a major milestone this month.

Firefighters battle chimney blaze

Firefighters battle chimney blaze

Firefighters were called to a chimney blaze in a rural village last night.

Suspicious man seen waving teddy bear at school gates

Suspicious man seen waving teddy bear at school gates

Police are investigating reports that a suspicious man was lingering near school gates and waving a teddy bear.

Elderly couple injured in catapult attack

Elderly couple injured in catapult attack

A series of attacks involving catapults in a Kent town is being linked to a spate of vandalism on buses.

Hospital barrier hit by car

Hospital barrier hit by car

A hospital car park barrier is still out of action weeks after it was ploughed into by a car.

Van crashes on motorway

Van crashes on motorway

Delays have now cleared, hours after a van crashed on the M20.

'We are all devastated but we want to say thanks'

'We are all devastated but we want to say thanks'

A family have said thank you to everyone who battled to save a grandmother after she suffered a fatal heart attack by the roadside.

Suspected illegal immigrants spotted getting out of lorry

Suspected illegal immigrants spotted getting out of lorry

A group of suspected illegal immigrants have been spotted getting out of a lorry near a busy motorway.

Woman fighting for life after roadside heart attack

Woman fighting for life after roadside heart attack

Police, paramedics and the fire service were called to a roadside this morning after a woman suffered a heart attack.

'Sad' thief steals from animal charity shop

'Sad' thief steals from animal charity shop

Jewellery and a till were taken from a raid this morning at a charity shop raising money for a cattery.

Trespassers reported at train station

Trespassers reported at train station

Train drivers have been told to take care when approaching Ashford International train station after trespassers were reported nearby.

MS sufferer needs life-changing wheelchair

MS sufferer needs life-changing wheelchair

A disabled grandad has launched a fundraiser to buy a specially-adapted wheelchair.

Delays clear after lorry crash

Delays clear after lorry crash

Emergency services were called after a crash between a lorry and three cars on a busy dual carriageway.

Hunt for yobs after spate of bus attacks

Hunt for yobs after spate of bus attacks

Passengers have been left terrified by a spate of attacks where yobs have thrown objects at buses, shattering the windows.

Landlord defends 'no battered wives' policy

Landlord defends 'no battered wives' policy

A property tycoon has defended his decision to exclude single mums, plumbers, domestic abuse victims and low income earners from becoming his tenants.

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