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Nominate a ‘hero’ hospital worker deserving of award

03 February 2025
Nominate a ‘hero’ hospital worker deserving of award

The annual Hospital Hero Award is back and readers are being asked to put forward someone deserving of recognition who goes above and beyond.

‘Hospital gave my son 10 times the prescription dosage - but here’s why I’m helping them’

02 February 2025
‘Hospital gave my son 10 times the prescription dosage - but here’s why I’m helping them’

A dad whose baby son was prescribed medication strong enough for an 11-stone child is hoping to help make changes at a hospital department.

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‘Hero’ Asda worker saves man who fell into fast-flowing river

31 January 2025
‘Hero’ Asda worker saves man who fell into fast-flowing river

A shop worker has been praised for leaping into action when he spotted a man fall into the River Medway.

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Health watchdog takes action against GP practice with more than 7,000 patients

31 January 2025
Health watchdog takes action against GP practice with more than 7,000 patients

A health centre has been rated inadequate and the practice provider suspended after the Care Quality Commission found “widespread shortfalls”.

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Missing teenager found safe and well

30 January 2025
Missing teenager found safe and well

An 18-year-old who was reported missing has been found safe.

Woman, 43, missing for nearly a week found safe and well

30 January 2025
Woman, 43, missing for nearly a week found safe and well

A woman who had not been seen for five days and was the subject of a missing person investigation has been located.

Water restored to thousands of properties after six-day crisis

30 January 2025
Water restored to thousands of properties after six-day crisis

Water supplies have returned to homes which were left with low or no pressure since Saturday but some residents are still having problems.

Men accused of robbing mobility scooter user in high street

30 January 2025
Men accused of robbing mobility scooter user in high street

Three men have been accused of robbery after a man on a mobility scooter outside a shop had his phone, tablet and cash taken.

Schools remain closed to ‘avoid the challenges’ of town’s water crisis

29 January 2025
Schools remain closed to ‘avoid the challenges’ of town’s water crisis

Several schools remain shut across a town following a power cut which sparked days of water issues.

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Man accused of racially aggravated public order offence in town centre

29 January 2025
Man accused of racially aggravated public order offence in town centre

A man accused of acting in an aggressive and threatening manner has been charged and has appeared in court.

Delays on busy one-way system after person collapses at junction

29 January 2025
Delays on busy one-way system after person collapses at junction

A person has been taken to hospital after collapsing at a busy junction during the morning rush hour.

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Emergency service response after person seen on balcony

28 January 2025
Emergency service response after person seen on balcony

Police and fire engines were called to a town centre after concerns for a person.

Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after teen stabbing

27 January 2025
Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after teen stabbing

A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man, in his late teens, was airlifted to hospital with stab wounds.

Missing man, 23, found safe and well

27 January 2025
Missing man, 23, found safe and well

Police have confirmed a 23-year-old man who was reported missing at the weekend has been found safe.

‘Britain's oldest cleaner’ dies at 101

22 January 2025
‘Britain's oldest cleaner’ dies at 101

Tributes have been paid to a town icon who became the ‘heart and soul of a community’ while keeping a shopping centre spick and span.

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‘Unique’ forest school rated ‘outstanding’ one year after opening

22 January 2025
‘Unique’ forest school rated ‘outstanding’ one year after opening

A preschool has scored top marks from Ofsted for its expert teaching which is helping children to “flourish”.

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Hospitals pay out £64m in cerebral palsy medical negligence claims

22 January 2025
Hospitals pay out £64m in cerebral palsy medical negligence claims

NHS trusts across the county have paid out millions in compensation and legal costs due to claims of medical negligence resulting in cerebral palsy.

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Dozens of pupils struck down with illness at Kent school

21 January 2025
Dozens of pupils struck down with illness at Kent school

Senior teachers have declared a warning to parents after a large number of pupils have been struck down with illness across a Kent secondary school.

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Popular gaming festival axed from landmark attraction

21 January 2025
Popular gaming festival axed from landmark attraction

One of Kent’s biggest festivals, which had run for the past four years, will not be going ahead in 2025, organisers have confirmed.

Pensioners targeted by fraudsters posing as police officers

21 January 2025
Pensioners targeted by fraudsters posing as police officers

Police say they have received multiple reports of a phone scam where victims are told to withdraw cash.

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