Home   Categories   Grid

Family takeaway forced to close after broken phone line

Family takeaway forced to close after broken phone line

25 February 2016

A family’s Indian takeaway has been forced to close after they claim failure to fix a phone line cost them thousands of pounds.

MPs press minister over meningitis policy

MPs press minister over meningitis policy

25 February 2016

Kent MPs are pressing the government over its meningitis immunisation programme after the death of a Maidstone two-year-old.

Petition with 50,000 signatures delivered to Health Secretary

Petition with 50,000 signatures delivered to Health Secretary

24 February 2016

A junior doctor from Kent has helped deliver an 18-metre long letter and a petition, with 50,000 signatures, to the Department of Health.

Southeastern investigate 'inappropriate' announcement

Southeastern investigate 'inappropriate' announcement

24 February 2016

Outraged passengers have criticised Southeastern after staff made 'an entirely inappropriate' announcement regarding a passenger who was taken ill.

Student almost dies after forgetting tampon for NINE days

Student almost dies after forgetting tampon for NINE days

24 February 2016

A young woman is warning others about the dangers of toxic shock syndrome after a forgotten tampon nearly killed her.

MPs to debate meningitis policy after Faye's death

MPs to debate meningitis policy after Faye's death

24 February 2016

MPs are due to discuss the government's meningitis policy following the death of a Kent toddler.

How Alice beat anorexia

How Alice beat anorexia

24 February 2016

Alice Cachia once weighed just five-and-a-half stone - the same as a ten-year-old - but fearing for her life, she fought back against anorexia.

Move to encourage men over 30 to take more exercise

Move to encourage men over 30 to take more exercise

24 February 2016

A leisure centre in Dover is hoping to tackle physical inactivity in men aged 30 and over.

Mum who lost daughter to meningitis backs petition

Mum who lost daughter to meningitis backs petition

24 February 2016

A Maidstone mum who lost her baby daughter to meningitis B is urging the government to change its vaccination policy.

Train delays after passenger taken ill

Train delays after passenger taken ill

23 February 2016

Trains through Kent are facing serious disruption this evening after a passenger was taken ill.

Some of UK's favourite treats recalled

Some of UK's favourite treats recalled

23 February 2016

A chocolate manufacturer has recalled several family favorites after fears that treats made between certain dates could contain plastic...

Parents of meningitis tot back vaccine call

Parents of meningitis tot back vaccine call

23 February 2016

The parents of a 15-month-old girl who died from meningitis have backed an online petition calling for a better vaccination programme.

Warning after flesh-eating dog disease found in Kent

Warning after flesh-eating dog disease found in Kent

23 February 2016

Dog owners are being warned to be vigilant - after a flesh-eating disease killed two dogs in the county.

Patients to be tested for Hep C after health worker contact

Patients to be tested for Hep C after health worker contact

23 February 2016

Patients treated at a Kent hospital are to be tested for hepatitis C after a healthcare worker tested positive for the disease.

'Amazing' as brave tot starts school

'Amazing' as brave tot starts school

22 February 2016

A youngster who has survived a rare, aggressive cancer starts nursery today - after a £500,000 campaign for US treatment.

From this to this - how an insect bite changed Kirsty's life

From this to this - how an insect bite changed Kirsty's life

22 February 2016

A lupus sufferer who went from being healthy and happy to racked with chronic pain has described how an insect bite changed her life.

Fury as pensioner is denied ambulance

Fury as pensioner is denied ambulance

22 February 2016

The family of a grandfather who woke in pain and called 999 have spoken of their anger after he was denied an ambulance.

Problems reaching hospital ‘disgusting’

Problems reaching hospital ‘disgusting’

20 February 2016

A St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe pensioner claims the NHS should provide transport for the elderly to get to and from hospital appointments.

'Faulty' boiler puts boy in hospital with gas poisoning

'Faulty' boiler puts boy in hospital with gas poisoning

19 February 2016

A young boy was taken to hospital with gas poisoning due to a "faulty" boiler which still hasn't been fixed, leaving the family without heating.

Cancer sufferer died after arthritis misdiagnosis

Cancer sufferer died after arthritis misdiagnosis

19 February 2016

A grandfather diagnosed with arthritis and sent home from hospital three times found he was riddled with cancer after his family insisted on a scan.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More