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Hospital breaches mixed-sex ward rules nearly 1,000 times

Hospital breaches mixed-sex ward rules nearly 1,000 times

20 June 2024

A hospital trust has recorded almost 1,000 breaches in mixed-sex accommodation rules this year - the most in Kent.

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Sports facility closes suddenly as new owners take over

Sports facility closes suddenly as new owners take over

18 June 2024

A sports facility has told customers it has ceased trading immediately and closed its doors “to allow the new owners time to move in”.

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Hospital Hero crowned at awards ceremony

Hospital Hero crowned at awards ceremony

18 June 2024

A healthcare worker who uses a unique method to treat patients in need has won KentOnline’s Hospital Hero award.

‘I drank two bottles of vodka a day after divorce and redundancy’

‘I drank two bottles of vodka a day after divorce and redundancy’

18 June 2024

A dad who would go on week-long drinking binges after the break-up of his marriage and losing his job has told how he’s turned his life around.

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24-hour gym to complete town centre regeneration project

24-hour gym to complete town centre regeneration project

17 June 2024

The last vacant units at a new leisure complex are to be filled by a fitness centre.

‘My son is so happy - which makes it much harder to watch him suffering’

‘My son is so happy - which makes it much harder to watch him suffering’

17 June 2024

A couple whose baby developed a rare form of epilepsy have moved within metres of a hospital due to the frequent number of visits they have to make.

1,500 hours of GP time saved by pharmacists - but can they cope?

1,500 hours of GP time saved by pharmacists - but can they cope?

17 June 2024

A new scheme that should help ease pressure on GP services has had some good results but it’s not quite the perfect solution.

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Thousands raised for popular business owner, 32, after cancer shock

Thousands raised for popular business owner, 32, after cancer shock

17 June 2024

A brave mum facing a long cancer battle has vowed to keep things light-hearted during her treatment to help support her young son and family.

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Singer visits Kent coast to ‘talk about poo’

Singer visits Kent coast to ‘talk about poo’

15 June 2024

A popstar turned environmental campaigner has criticised water companies for “dumping sewage” into the sea.

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Fire at derelict pub extinguished

Fire at derelict pub extinguished

14 June 2024

Firefighters put out inferno at an abandoned boozer, but cause remains unknown.

‘Being finalist for hospital award shows my role is needed’

‘Being finalist for hospital award shows my role is needed’

13 June 2024

A mental health liaison for children has become the fifth finalist to be shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Carer caught on camera in ‘disgusting’ spitting row

Carer caught on camera in ‘disgusting’ spitting row

13 June 2024

A carer is being investigated after she was caught on camera apparently spitting on her patient’s doorstep following a row over a damaged wall.

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More closures planned ahead of flyover opening

More closures planned ahead of flyover opening

12 June 2024

Commuters are set to face more delays ahead of the multi-million pound Stockbury Flyover project opening as more closures are announced.

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Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

12 June 2024

Public health officials have issued a strongly worded message to pregnant women in the county after the deaths of eight babies from whooping cough.

‘Six hours in A&E and I didn’t see a single person dealt with efficiently’

‘Six hours in A&E and I didn’t see a single person dealt with efficiently’

12 June 2024

Secret Thinker’s love-hate relationship with the NHS continues after an eye-opening wait in A&E, where he witnessed an ‘astonishing’ number of errors.

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‘Our beautiful little girl has been given just nine months to live’

‘Our beautiful little girl has been given just nine months to live’

11 June 2024

The parents of a six-year-old girl say they are living a nightmare after being told she has an inoperable brain tumour.

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Pets die and woman breaks foot jumping out of window in house fire horror

Pets die and woman breaks foot jumping out of window in house fire horror

10 June 2024

A woman has told of the terrifying moment she had to jump from her bedroom window to save herself from a huge house fire where several animals died.

Dad’s fear after rats spotted at children’s park again

Dad’s fear after rats spotted at children’s park again

09 June 2024

A father and his two-year-old daughter swiftly left a play park after spotting two rats nearby, just weeks after more rodents were seen.

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‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

08 June 2024

A dog walker pronounced clinically dead for eight minutes says his life was saved by two “incredible” young men who gave him CPR.

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‘I can’t believe I was diagnosed with the same cancer as my brother’

‘I can’t believe I was diagnosed with the same cancer as my brother’

07 June 2024

A dad-to-be developed the same uncommon cancer his brother had battled after noticing similar symptoms.

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