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A&E given lowest rating as failings 'put patients at risk'

25 February 2021
A&E given lowest rating as failings 'put patients at risk'

An inspection of a hospital emergency department found several areas of concern around patient safety, infection control and management.

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Van destroyed in blaze

24 February 2021
Van destroyed in blaze

A van has been destroyed after it burst into flames on the side of a busy road.

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This is how long it could take to vaccinate Kent

23 February 2021
This is how long it could take to vaccinate Kent

A third of adults in Kent have received their first vaccine dose - this is how long it would take to jab the whole county if current rates continue.

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'Serious crash' on M2

22 February 2021
'Serious crash' on M2

The M2 was closed in both directions after reports of a serious crash involving a lorry.

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Boy seeks refuge in shop after chase with robber

22 February 2021
Boy seeks refuge in shop after chase with robber

A teenage boy being chased by a man on a bike sought refuge in a supermarket as police try to find the youngster following a robbery attempt.

Cars seized and arrests in police crackdown

22 February 2021
Cars seized and arrests in police crackdown

A police operation led to two arrests and vehicles being seized during a day of action targeting motorists in breach of road safety and driving laws.

Signs telling visitors to 'jog on' removed

11 February 2021
Signs telling visitors to 'jog on' removed

No-nonsense signs telling runners to "jog on" from a town centre as part of a crackdown on non-essential visits in the pandemic have been taken down.

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Heroin and cocaine dealer jailed

11 February 2021
Heroin and cocaine dealer jailed

A leading figure in a county line drug gang supplying cocaine and heroin has been jailed after police raided his home.

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Rail upgrade works to last until 2025

11 February 2021
Rail upgrade works to last until 2025

A major upgrade to a 40-year-old rail network heading into London starting this weekend will take four years to complete.

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Teen threatened in bus robbery

11 February 2021
Teen threatened in bus robbery

A teenage boy was threatened in a bus robbery as police issue CCTV of a man who is believed can help officers with inquiries.

Bursar's £15k Amazon spree with school's card

11 February 2021
Bursar's £15k Amazon spree with school's card

A former school finance manager has admitted fraud after her £15,000 spending spree on garden furniture, massages, meals out and a designer wallet.

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Petition to save marshes from £2.5bn theme park passes landmark

08 February 2021
Petition to save marshes from £2.5bn theme park passes landmark

A petition calling for the protection of marshland where the UK's largest theme park is being proposed has been signed by more than 20,000 people.

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Snow havoc on roads and railways

07 February 2021
Snow havoc on roads and railways

While today's crisp blanket of snow was a delight for some, it caused problems getting around for others, and more is expected in the coming days

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Relocating firms for theme park 'will cost £250m'

05 February 2021
Relocating firms for theme park 'will cost £250m'

A group representing 140 firms facing an uncertain future and relocation for a £2.5bn theme park say it will cost millions to find them new sites.

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Dog's body driven over after being dumped in field

05 February 2021
Dog's body driven over after being dumped in field

WARNING: Upsetting images - An investigation has been launched after a dog's body was found dumped in a field with evidence he had been driven over.

New school building lifted into place

04 February 2021
New school building lifted into place

A virtual tour of a new primary school building has been released as the site takes shape with classrooms lifted into place.

Boy charged after shop staff threatened at knifepoint

04 February 2021
Boy charged after shop staff threatened at knifepoint

A boy has appeared in court after a shop was robbed when staff were threatened at knifepoint to hand over cash.

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Bid to trial 20mph zone for towns

04 February 2021
Bid to trial 20mph zone for towns

The first steps in a bid to introduce a towns-wide 20mph speed limit have been taken after cross-party support was given to proposals for a trial.

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Hospital warned over A&E patient risks

03 February 2021
Hospital warned over A&E patient risks

A hospital has received a warning from the health watchdog following concerns about risks to patients arriving at A&E.

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No mass vaccine centre planned for towns

02 February 2021
No mass vaccine centre planned for towns

Health chiefs have ruled out opening a dedicated mass coronavirus vaccination centre but say plans could be revisited in the future.

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