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Kit, 5, to donate long locks after dad’s cancer diagnosis

Kit, 5, to donate long locks after dad’s cancer diagnosis

12 July 2024

The family of a dad with terminal cancer are making memories while raising money for others devastated by the disease.

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Kent hospitals fork out £76m for maternity and childbirth failings

Kent hospitals fork out £76m for maternity and childbirth failings

12 July 2024

NHS trusts across Kent and Medway paid out £76 million in negligence claims for maternity failings over the last five years, new figures show.

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‘I shouldn’t have to wear gloves and a blanket in my own home’

‘I shouldn’t have to wear gloves and a blanket in my own home’

12 July 2024

A married couple who are living in a home which has had problems with cold and damp say their living conditions are “horrible”.

Police and paramedics descend on bus station

Police and paramedics descend on bus station

11 July 2024

Officers and ambulance crews attended a bus station following reports a person needed medical care.

‘Periods can be our superpower’ says world cup winner

‘Periods can be our superpower’ says world cup winner

11 July 2024

An internationally successful rugby player is campaigning to tackle period taboos in sport.

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Boy, 10, hit by bus now awake in hospital

Boy, 10, hit by bus now awake in hospital

10 July 2024

A 10-year-old boy who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a bus is now awake and doing better than doctors predicted, his mother says.

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‘We’re making as many memories as we can’

‘We’re making as many memories as we can’

10 July 2024

A family has thanked donors who have allowed them to make precious memories with their six-year-old daughter who has been given just months to live.

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Top marks for hospital’s cancer care

Top marks for hospital’s cancer care

09 July 2024

A hospital cancer department has received a top award for its care to patients and their families following a recent inspection.

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Mum talks about nightmare of two-year-old’s intensive care battle

Mum talks about nightmare of two-year-old’s intensive care battle

09 July 2024

The mother of a young girl who has been fighting a heart condition in hospital for weeks has spoken about her daughter’s life-threatening ordeal.

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'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

09 July 2024

The mother of a seven-year-old girl who is selectively mute has told how playing football sparked a “miracle” breakthrough.

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Fiancee’s tribute to ‘best friend, soul mate and one true love’

Fiancee’s tribute to ‘best friend, soul mate and one true love’

08 July 2024

A dad who was given 15 months to live after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour has died, his devastated partner has confirmed.

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Boy brain-damaged in pier jump to be cared for by family at home

Boy brain-damaged in pier jump to be cared for by family at home

08 July 2024

A boy left brain-damaged after jumping off a pier is to be brought home in a vegetative state after his body was stronger than doctors anticipated.

Mum with flesh-eating bug saved by baking soda

Mum with flesh-eating bug saved by baking soda

08 July 2024

A mum-of-three who nearly died after deadly bacteria ate away at her nose credits baking soda with saving her life.

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The Kent councils that have closed the most public toilets

The Kent councils that have closed the most public toilets

08 July 2024

Vandalism and cash-strapped council budgets are putting public toilets at risk, fear charities, as one suggests charging a fee may be the answer.

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Former hospital marks 25 years since closure

Former hospital marks 25 years since closure

07 July 2024

A hospital which was the birthplace of thousands of people closed 25 years ago. We take a look back at its history.

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Lollipop lady lucky to be alive after collapsing outside school

Lollipop lady lucky to be alive after collapsing outside school

07 July 2024

A lollipop lady stopped breathing and needed CPR after collapsing while on duty outside a school.

‘No parent wants to be here, but it’s a place where miracles happen’

‘No parent wants to be here, but it’s a place where miracles happen’

07 July 2024

Parents, patients and doctors celebrate 25 years of a unit that has helped the tiniest babies back to health.

‘Our traveller site is like a prison - it’s unlivable’

‘Our traveller site is like a prison - it’s unlivable’

07 July 2024

We speak to the people living in a traveller site about the struggles they face.

Gran examined next to entrance of packed A&E with no screen up

Gran examined next to entrance of packed A&E with no screen up

06 July 2024

A grandmother has told of the “disgraceful” moment she was examined right next to a busy A&E’s main entrance - with no screen around her.

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‘Massive loss' as Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station faces closure

‘Massive loss' as Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station faces closure

05 July 2024

Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station has been earmarked for closure as the charity proposes huge cuts.

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