An NHS trust which runs five hospitals in Kent is among the “most challenged” in the country, as its deficit grows to nearly £70m.

A couple’s baby boy was so small when he was born he needed special treatment for weeks but his parents are now giving back in thanks for his care.

Kent health officials are urging pregnant women to have a whooping cough jab amid rising cases of the infection also known as the ‘100 day cough’.

A state-of-the-art 24-hour gym has opened in a large unit at an out-of-town retail park.

A mother says she was disgusted to see a collection of toys covered in mould when Christmas shopping for her children.

A mum has told of the distressing moment doctors explained her son would only have had two hours to live if she hadn’t rushed him to hospital.

A senior surgeon charged with forgery, fraud and sending a malicious letter has spoken of the emotional stress the claims put him under.

Nursery tots and a school choir kicked off the festive period at a hospital.

Families who lost loved ones in the pandemic tell KentOnline they hope the Covid-19 inquiry will bring closure as well as answers.

A little boy who spent his first Christmas having chemotherapy is now battling eye cancer for the second time.

A young footballer who collapsed midway through a match and had to have emergency surgery in a London hospital is showing signs of improvement.

Parents and carers will now be able to enjoy free meals if their tot is staying at a hospital’s children’s ward.

The hospital where a necrophiliac carried out his sick crimes cannot be turned into a “police state”, says an NHS trust boss.

Teachers at a grammar school have told key stage three children to not attend classes for two days following a boiler failure.

A doctor was devastated after discovering his colleague, who is currently on trial, had written a letter accusing him of sexual assault.

The former boss of a now-defunct care home business has been suspended from the profession after making disparaging remarks.

Farmers could face fines or jail for moving livestock as cases of the potentially fatal bluetongue virus rise.

Thousands of pounds need to be raised to help fund vital surgery that will allow a much-loved primary school therapy dog to return to the classroom.

The controversial issue of how Kent deals with lone asylum-seeking children arriving in small boats is due back in the High Court.

A nurse who looked after victims during an IRA bomb attack and dedicated decades of her life has finally decided to retire.