Fears are rising that residents of a coastal hotspot could soon be left with nowhere to swim amid pool closures and declining seawater quality.

Nearly 30,000 adults and children are waiting to be assessed for autism and ADHD in what critics are calling a “broken” system.

Ten years on from a decision to restrict the opening hours of fast food outlets near schools, childhood obesity rates have climbed instead of falling.

New road restrictions could be added to an increasingly busy trading estate to tackle congestion and improve safety - but not everyone is convinced.

A charity which provides support for youngsters struggling with their mental health has been nominated for an award for their work.

A major emergency response was launched to rescue a person trapped in mud.

A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.

A nationwide initiative tackling issues around underage vaping and illegal sales is being piloted in Kent.

An optician has warned people to watch out for their eye health after recent figures showed sight loss is set to rise in the county.

A hospital trust has been told to take action following the “avoidable” death of a primary school teacher.

A pensioner has described the “horrible” moment she discovered her foot was infested with maggots seven days into her stay at a hospital.

A 24-year-old, who has had a stammer for her whole talking life, has spoken out about the daily struggles that she faces.

The specialist centre is the second to open in Kent and has the capacity to care for 800 patients a year.

A mother is furious after her adult son with learning disabilities was told by cinema staff that he can’t attend a screening for toddlers.

A mum whose daughter choked at nursery is raising money to equip childcare settings with life-saving anti-choking device.

A care home has been placed in special measures after being rated “inadequate” by the health watchdog.

A loving wife has re-lived the harrowing moments after her husband developed sepsis and the devastating impact it has had on his life.

The construction of a new health facility that aims to speed up the process of patients being diagnosed is “progressing well”, despite delays.

A mum-of-two who only discovered her daughter had a rare genetic disorder after Googling her symptoms is now raising awareness of the condition.

A mum is urging other parents to trust their instincts when it comes to their children’s health after her son was diagnosed with leukaemia.