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‘We can’t give up yet’ – parents’ heartbreak after daughters’ herpes deaths

14 July 2023
‘We can’t give up yet’ – parents’ heartbreak after daughters’ herpes deaths

The parents of two women who died died six weeks apart after contracting herpes have spoken out of their ongoing upset following an inquest.

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New mothers who died with herpes should have been treated sooner, says coroner

14 July 2023
New mothers who died with herpes should have been treated sooner, says coroner

A coroner has criticised a Kent trust over the deaths of two new mothers with herpes.

‘Doctors said he wouldn’t live past 30, but he defied the odds’

14 July 2023
‘Doctors said he wouldn’t live past 30, but he defied the odds’

A “sweet and gentle” man with Down’s syndrome, who medics said wouldn’t live past 30, has been remembered by his family after he died aged 57.

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The new Love Island 'bombshell' from Kent

13 July 2023
The new Love Island 'bombshell' from Kent

Ella Barnes, a dancer and beautician who lives in Kent, will enter the Spanish villa tonight as the latest bombshell.

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Roof comes crashing down as derelict homes demolished

12 July 2023
Roof comes crashing down as derelict homes demolished

The roof of an abandoned home has come tumbling down after demolition teams began work on the derelict building.

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Pizza restaurant to open next to McDonald’s

12 July 2023
Pizza restaurant to open next to McDonald’s

Work has started on a new pizza branch, which is set to open next to a busy McDonald’s and petrol station.

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Shocking footage shows moped thug smash mobile phone out of OAP’s hand

12 July 2023
Shocking footage shows moped thug smash mobile phone out of OAP’s hand

A speeding moped rider has been caught on camera smashing a phone out of a pensioner’s hands before boasting: “Bruv, it’s stolen, I don’t care”.

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Kent hospitals using AI to spot cancer

11 July 2023
Kent hospitals using AI to spot cancer

Two hospitals in Kent have introduced AI technology to help doctors detect cancer in X-rays and speed up treatment times.

Kent town named one of best places to live by the sea in UK

10 July 2023
Kent town named one of best places to live by the sea in UK

A seaside town has again been named one of the best places to live along the coast for its “colourful streets” and “artsy projects”.

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Car-themed pub warns rule-breakers: 'We'll be closed down’

10 July 2023
Car-themed pub warns rule-breakers: 'We'll be closed down’

Owners of a pub aimed at petrolheads are urging drivers to “leave with respect” amid fears the site could be shut down just months after opening.

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Level crossing barrier destroyed after being hit by car

05 July 2023
Level crossing barrier destroyed after being hit by car

A level crossing barrier has been destroyed after it was hit by a car late at night.

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Fresh designs revealed for new council offices

05 July 2023
Fresh designs revealed for new council offices

New artist’s impressions reveal how a council’s new high street office could look as the authority prepares to move.

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Bikers turn out to help teen arrive at prom in style

05 July 2023
Bikers turn out to help teen arrive at prom in style

A schoolboy arrived at his prom flanked by nine motorbike outriders, after a kind neighbour offered to step in.

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‘We've transformed tearoom into town’s only sweet shop’

05 July 2023
‘We've transformed tearoom into town’s only sweet shop’

A tearoom is set to be reopen as a candy store which will specialise in nostaglic treats, the only one of its kind in the town.

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‘Deep sadness’ as coast watch station closes after 22 years

04 July 2023
‘Deep sadness’ as coast watch station closes after 22 years

A watch station which has monitored the coast for 22 years is set to close, but volunteers are searching for a replacement.

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School previously dubbed ‘requires improvement’ gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating

03 July 2023
School previously dubbed ‘requires improvement’ gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating

A primary school previously criticised for poor results and dwindling pupil numbers is celebrating after a glowing Ofsted report.

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Is climate change killing Kent’s fish?

03 July 2023
Is climate change killing Kent’s fish?

Fish are dying in rivers and jellyfish are washing up on our beaches. We ask the experts why this is happening and what we can do to help.

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‘Out of this world!’ Kent crematoriums to scatter ashes from ‘space’

03 July 2023
‘Out of this world!’ Kent crematoriums to scatter ashes from ‘space’

Two Kent crematoriums are offering loved-ones the chance to send their deceased relatives’ ashes close to the end of earth’s atmosphere.

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Helicopter joins search for person on railway tracks

02 July 2023
Helicopter joins search for person on railway tracks

A police helicopter was scrambled to help search for a trespasser on railway tracks in Kent.

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Hospital worker in tears after finding snake in water butt

02 July 2023
Hospital worker in tears after finding snake in water butt

An escaped snake had to be rescued after it was found hiding in a woman’s back garden.

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