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'My son nearly died - then I had to relive nightmare'

'My son nearly died - then I had to relive nightmare'

19 October 2021

A mother-of-two has told of her shocking experience as both her sons underwent heart surgery.

Kent death featured in TV documentary

Kent death featured in TV documentary

18 October 2021

The tragic death of a retired Army officer from Kent is to be featured in a hard-hitting TV documentary about the state of the NHS.

Determined to get answers after brother's death at 41

Determined to get answers after brother's death at 41

18 October 2021

Sister of dead man describes what it was like living in a care home which was later rated 'inadequate'.

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'I don't want men to die of utter ignorance'

'I don't want men to die of utter ignorance'

18 October 2021

A dad-of-two is raising awareness of male breast cancer after he was diagnosed with the disease, urging other men to check their chests.

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Midwives working 20-hour shifts at scandal-hit hospitals

Midwives working 20-hour shifts at scandal-hit hospitals

15 October 2021

Concerns have been raised by inspectors after fatigued maternity staff were found to be working 20-hour shifts at Kent's scandal-hit hospitals.

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'I called surgery 286 times - but Mum still couldn't see a GP'

'I called surgery 286 times - but Mum still couldn't see a GP'

14 October 2021

A woman who called a GP surgery 286 times to get her elderly mother an appointment has raised concerns vulnerable patients could slip through the net.

Pregnant Covid survivor: 'I was one of the lucky ones'

Pregnant Covid survivor: 'I was one of the lucky ones'

13 October 2021

Expectant women are being urged to get a Covid vaccination as soon as possible.

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A&E doctor under review as misconduct ruling upheld

A&E doctor under review as misconduct ruling upheld

13 October 2021

A doctor will remain under review after a misconduct tribunal found his clinical failures while working at a Kent hospital have not been addressed.

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65ft phone mast plans are ‘too close’ to homes

65ft phone mast plans are ‘too close’ to homes

13 October 2021

Plans have been put forward for a 5G phone mast in a residential street - which would be equivalent to almost five stacked double decker buses.

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Former Debenhams central to town revamp aims

Former Debenhams central to town revamp aims

13 October 2021

A former Debenhams store is being eyed up as part of a council's town centre regeneration plans after being awarded government funding.

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Health chief's 'charging for tests' warning

Health chief's 'charging for tests' warning

12 October 2021

The introduction of charges for home Covid test kits is being considered, Kent County Council's public health chief has warned.

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Staff say 'it is all about money' at 'inadequate' care home

Staff say 'it is all about money' at 'inadequate' care home

12 October 2021

An inspection into a Kent care home has revealed numerous problems with safety, leadership and care.

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The five Kent neighbourhoods that are virtually Covid-free

The five Kent neighbourhoods that are virtually Covid-free

09 October 2021

Some parts of the county are again recording fewer than three Covid cases - despite all social distancing restrictions being dropped.

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Video shows 'channel of sewage' floating in sea

Video shows 'channel of sewage' floating in sea

09 October 2021

A disgusted resident has captured images that appear to show 'chunks' of excrement floating in the sea off Kent.

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One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

09 October 2021

Covid rates are highest among secondary school pupils, Office for National Statistics data just released shows.

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One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

09 October 2021

Covid rates are highest among secondary school pupils, Office for National Statistics data just released shows.

Football legends rally for player after cardiac arrest

Football legends rally for player after cardiac arrest

09 October 2021

A football club is thanking people who sent messages of support so one of its players could get back on his feet after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Ambulance service is latest to ditch County Town

Ambulance service is latest to ditch County Town

08 October 2021

An ambulance call centre is the latest service to leave Kent's administrative capital, for a new £6.5 million station 13 miles away.

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Supermarket pharmacies to begin Covid booster roll-out

Supermarket pharmacies to begin Covid booster roll-out

08 October 2021

A supermarket is to begin delivering Covid-19 booster jabs - as health officials reveal concerns about flu and coronavirus circulating together.

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Changes at hospital will be 'discriminative'

Changes at hospital will be 'discriminative'

07 October 2021

A decision to end close a surgery and walk-in centre at a hospital discriminates against people who live nearby, says a parish council.

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