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‘I was left on the floor in agony but told the pain was in my head’

‘I was left on the floor in agony but told the pain was in my head’

22 October 2024

A nurse has shared her struggle to get diagnosed with a chronic illness which forced her to quit her job and caused her to collapse from the pain.

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Town’s pharmacy reopens following bailiff notice

Town’s pharmacy reopens following bailiff notice

21 October 2024

A town centre pharmacy which closed unexpectedly for the second time this year has now reopened.

‘GP surgery couldn’t deal with my autism - so they kicked me out’

‘GP surgery couldn’t deal with my autism - so they kicked me out’

21 October 2024

A furious mum feels discriminated against after being removed from a GP practice list because “they could not deal with” aspects of her autism.

NHS Trust to fork out £250K on rebrand despite performance concerns

NHS Trust to fork out £250K on rebrand despite performance concerns

21 October 2024

A health trust is to rebrand itself but councillors have hit out at the move amid struggles to reach targets for reducing waiting times.

Town’s only pharmacy handed bailiff notice again

Town’s only pharmacy handed bailiff notice again

18 October 2024

A town centre pharmacy has closed unexpectedly after it was handed a bailiff notice for the second time this year.

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'I just want to sit in my garden but jungle next door has attracted dead rats and flies'

'I just want to sit in my garden but jungle next door has attracted dead rats and flies'

17 October 2024

A furious council tenant has criticised the local authority over a mound of rubbish bags in the garden next door he claims attracted rats to his home.

‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

16 October 2024

As a bill on assisted dying is formally introduced in the House of Commons, we speak to Kent families and charities on both sides of the debate.

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Woman, 20, has leg amputated after small lump turns out to be tumour

Woman, 20, has leg amputated after small lump turns out to be tumour

16 October 2024

A young woman had to have her leg amputated after a small lump on her shin doctors had said was “nothing to worry about” turned out to be cancerous.

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Hospital to add ANPR cameras to car park as part of new ‘ticketless’ system

Hospital to add ANPR cameras to car park as part of new ‘ticketless’ system

15 October 2024

New cameras are being installed across a hospital’s car parks as part of a new parking system designed to do away with paper tickets.

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‘We’ve had GP taken away and it will take years to get a new one’

‘We’ve had GP taken away and it will take years to get a new one’

14 October 2024

Thousands of fed-up patients will have to wait years for a new GP surgery despite being without a dedicated one since 2022.

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Appointments postponed after power cut at hospital

Appointments postponed after power cut at hospital

11 October 2024

A hospital says a power cut this morning “will have an impact” throughout the day, with appointments being postponed.

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‘My husband died next to me - I thought he was having a nightmare’

‘My husband died next to me - I thought he was having a nightmare’

10 October 2024

A devastated newly-wed whose husband died suddenly as they slept says they had their “whole lives” ahead of them.

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

Dad almost dies from sepsis after injury while cutting nails

10 October 2024

A dad-of-four says he almost died from sepsis after scratching himself while cutting his nails - urging people to be more aware of the symptoms.

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‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

09 October 2024

A mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a pregnancy complication has shared her story as she expects twins again to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Heartbreak as much-loved beauty salon boss dies aged 33

Heartbreak as much-loved beauty salon boss dies aged 33

08 October 2024

A beauty salon owner who bravely battled cancer with “dignity and grace” has died aged 33.

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‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

08 October 2024

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

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Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

08 October 2024

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

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Ban on takeaways near schools fails to curb rates of child obesity

Ban on takeaways near schools fails to curb rates of child obesity

07 October 2024

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.

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‘New double yellow lines will only increase problems on our gridlocked estate’

‘New double yellow lines will only increase problems on our gridlocked estate’

07 October 2024

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

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‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

04 October 2024

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

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