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Son of contaminated blood scandal victim calls on Sunak to ‘pull his finger out’

Son of contaminated blood scandal victim calls on Sunak to ‘pull his finger out’

26 July 2023

The son of a victim of the contaminated blood scandal is calling on the Prime Minister to step up his efforts to finally deliver justice.

Care service in special measures after people 'came to actual harm'

Care service in special measures after people 'came to actual harm'

26 July 2023

A company providing supported living has been placed in special measures after a number of service users “came to actual harm” while in its care.

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Proposed veterans’ centre would offer vital training

Proposed veterans’ centre would offer vital training

25 July 2023

A double amputee and PTSD sufferer are seeking permission to create a drop-in centre for fellow ex-servicemen.

‘I finished my curry – then found a cockroach on my plate’

‘I finished my curry – then found a cockroach on my plate’

25 July 2023

A restaurant has been served with an enforcement notice after a horrified customer reported finding a cockroach on his plate.

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Parents pay tribute to their ‘miracle’ daughter

Parents pay tribute to their ‘miracle’ daughter

25 July 2023

The parents of a 17-year-old who died after a life-long battle with her health have told how they are keeping her memory alive.

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Kent GP surgery rated one of the worst in England

Kent GP surgery rated one of the worst in England

23 July 2023

New data has revealed a Kent GP surgery rates as one of the worst in the country, according to its patients.

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National task force to be set up in response to east Kent baby deaths scandal

National task force to be set up in response to east Kent baby deaths scandal

23 July 2023

A national task force is to be set up in response to the baby deaths scandal at East Kent Hospitals.

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Young woman defies odds after suffering huge injuries in four-storey fall

Young woman defies odds after suffering huge injuries in four-storey fall

23 July 2023

A 23-year-old given just a 10% chance of survival after suffering huge injuries has defied predictions and is now working on her recovery.

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Birds to be culled as avian flu confirmed in Kent

Birds to be culled as avian flu confirmed in Kent

21 July 2023

A protection zone has been drawn up around a farm after a strain of bird flu was detected in poultry.

Taliban could be to blame for drug death rise in Kent

Taliban could be to blame for drug death rise in Kent

21 July 2023

The number of drug related deaths in Kent has risen sharply and the Taliban stopping opium production could be the reason why.

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Mental health wards must improve after ‘rise in sexualised behaviour’

Mental health wards must improve after ‘rise in sexualised behaviour’

21 July 2023

Bosses of secure units for people with mental health problems have been ordered to make improvements by a healthcare watchdog.

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‘I thought I would find a bra for one boob easily – but they didn’t exist’

‘I thought I would find a bra for one boob easily – but they didn’t exist’

19 July 2023

A breast cancer survivor has co-founded a unique bra and swimwear brand after she struggled to find a design suited to one boob.

‘We’ve been cooped up in our bed bug infested flat for weeks’

‘We’ve been cooped up in our bed bug infested flat for weeks’

19 July 2023

A disabled woman and her 90-year-old mum say they were left “stressed” and sleeping on furniture after a bed bug infestation at their flat.

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Council votes to ban disposable vapes

Council votes to ban disposable vapes

18 July 2023

A Kent council wants disposable vapes outlawed over concerns for the environment and the danger they pose to children.

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‘Why will nobody do anything about this plague on our beaches?’

‘Why will nobody do anything about this plague on our beaches?’

18 July 2023

Our reporter visited once-prestine Kent beaches to witness an environmental disaster unfolding in plain sight.

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‘They said my baby would never walk – but look at him now’

‘They said my baby would never walk – but look at him now’

17 July 2023

A little boy with a rare condition which caused his feet to permanently fill up with fluid is defying the odds by standing and toddling along.

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‘If we can save just one life, then we have done our job’

‘If we can save just one life, then we have done our job’

17 July 2023

A man who witnesses his dad bleed to death is distributing unique bleed control kits to public places to help save lives.

Veterans set off to ride to the Menin Gate

Veterans set off to ride to the Menin Gate

15 July 2023

Charity riders were given tips on staying power by a double amputee fresh from climbing Mount Everest.

Care home residents ‘put at increased risk of fire’

Care home residents ‘put at increased risk of fire’

15 July 2023

Care home residents were put at increased risk of fire due to flammable creams not stored properly.

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Former Royal Marine to open second gym

Former Royal Marine to open second gym

14 July 2023

A company is preparing to open its second gym next month and says it is in “build-mode”.

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