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Cancer mum's last hope of seeing daughter grow up

Cancer mum's last hope of seeing daughter grow up

13 February 2015

A mum whose last hope of beating cancer lies abroad has told of her desperation to see her little girl grow up - as an appeal raises £40,000.

14-year-old girl 'targeted within a day of coming to UK'

14-year-old girl 'targeted within a day of coming to UK'

11 February 2015

A teenage Slovakian girl has told a trial into sexual exploitation how she was targeted within a day of coming to the UK.

Anger at health centre sign turning away gay men

Anger at health centre sign turning away gay men

11 February 2015

An NHS trust has apologised after a health centre displayed an "offensive" notice turning away gay men.

Victory for cancer victims

Victory for cancer victims

10 February 2015

Campaigners have hailed a breakthrough for people suffering with an asbestos-related cancer and their families - as they are to get full compensation.

Mum carrying rare heart condition baby appeals for help

Mum carrying rare heart condition baby appeals for help

10 February 2015

A mum-to-be, whose unborn child’s heart is growing outside his body, is trying to raise money to support her through pregnancy.

Uncertain future for Kent's largest care contract

Uncertain future for Kent's largest care contract

10 February 2015

A question mark hangs over the future of Kent’s care services with the pending sale of the county’s largest provider.

'I'm a broken man' - dad's grief at boy's sudden death

'I'm a broken man' - dad's grief at boy's sudden death

09 February 2015

A loving family have been shaken to the core after their beloved nine-year-old boy died... hours after running around with friends.

'We can never thank Debbie enough for saving our son'

'We can never thank Debbie enough for saving our son'

09 February 2015

Mason Stevens is a happy, healthy little boy, but it could have been a very different story if it was not for quick-thinking midwife Debbie Newman.

Number of patients dying still too high

Number of patients dying still too high

08 February 2015

The number of deaths at a hospital in Kent has not changed since the trust was placed into special measures.

Man flown to hospital with multiple injuries

Man flown to hospital with multiple injuries

07 February 2015

A man was taken to King's College Hospital, in London, after he was injured in an accidental fall in Mereworth.

Child flown to hospital by air ambulance

Child flown to hospital by air ambulance

07 February 2015

A young boy in Cranbrook was flown to hospital with a suspected neurological emergency.

Facebook appeal over elderly man's dog bite ordeal

Facebook appeal over elderly man's dog bite ordeal

07 February 2015

An 86-year-old man bitten by a dog cycled 16 miles for hospital treatment - before having his bike stolen.

Wind-damaged Costa closed

Wind-damaged Costa closed

06 February 2015

A Costa Coffee shop was closed today after firefighters had to remove dangerous loose panels.

Handcuffed children, filthy cells and racist graffiti

Handcuffed children, filthy cells and racist graffiti

06 February 2015

Cells in Kent courts are filthy and covered in racist graffiti according to a prison inspectors' report.

Hundreds more GPs needed in Kent

Hundreds more GPs needed in Kent

05 February 2015

Kent's ageing population means we're going to need around 400 more GPs just to cope in another five years, a report out today reveals.

Failing hospital trust wins customer service award

Failing hospital trust wins customer service award

04 February 2015

A hospital's under fire NHS trust has been praised for its "customer service" - despite remaining in special measures.

Parents prepare to say goodbye to their little fighter

Parents prepare to say goodbye to their little fighter

04 February 2015

The parents of a poorly toddler are facing the heartbreaking prospect of saying goodbye after they met with doctors to discuss her end-of-life plan.

Disabled next for KCC's competitive bidding process?

Disabled next for KCC's competitive bidding process?

04 February 2015

Disabled people and those with learning difficulties could be be subject to KCC's competitive bidding process, according to an industry insider.

People given a say on ways to improve access to GPs

People given a say on ways to improve access to GPs

04 February 2015

Around 50 residents have met with NHS bosses to discuss how the Prime Minister’s Challenge Fund of £1.89m will improve health care in Dover.

Hospitals need to improve, say inspectors

Hospitals need to improve, say inspectors

03 February 2015

Two hospitals and the trust which runs them have been told they all need to improve by the Chief Inspector of Hospitals.

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