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Changes to improve safety after death of young paramedic

Changes to improve safety after death of young paramedic

22 December 2024

SECAmb says it has reacted to criticisms by a coroner following careless driving by an ambulance driver that caused the death of a paramedic.

‘Our family has fought fires for four generations - even after tragedy hit’

‘Our family has fought fires for four generations - even after tragedy hit’

22 December 2024

Four generations of one family have been fighting a town’s fires for over 120 years - with one making the ultimate sacrifice.

Owners bid adios to popular pub after 18 years

Owners bid adios to popular pub after 18 years

22 December 2024

The owners of a popular pub have bid adios to punters as they look to make their dream move to Spain a reality.

Why Corrie legend has swapped Yorkshire Dales for Kent town

Why Corrie legend has swapped Yorkshire Dales for Kent town

22 December 2024

One of Coronation Street’s best-loved stars has settled in Kent - and at 95 is still appearing in films.

Rare look inside one of Kent's largest abandoned buildings

Rare look inside one of Kent's largest abandoned buildings

21 December 2024

A rare chance has emerged to see inside one of Kent’s largest abandoned buildings where thousands worked over the years.

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Singing Kent family remove ‘remarkably tasteless’ new song after online backlash

Singing Kent family remove ‘remarkably tasteless’ new song after online backlash

21 December 2024

The Marsh family have taken down their new song about Gisèle Pelicot’s rape trial after critics accused them of being “remarkably tasteless”.

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‘Selfish’ driver fined for using blue badge she found in car park

‘Selfish’ driver fined for using blue badge she found in car park

21 December 2024

A 39-year-old motorist has been told to pay more than £1,000 for using a cancelled disability badge she found in a car park.

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‘It’s the absolute worst’: Despair over traffic jams at leisure centre car park

‘It’s the absolute worst’: Despair over traffic jams at leisure centre car park

21 December 2024

People parking at a sports centre say the traffic is “absolutely crazy” with many late for activities after getting stuck in long queues.

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‘Sewage spillage has left me with 100 bales of rotting hay’

‘Sewage spillage has left me with 100 bales of rotting hay’

21 December 2024

A farmer claims he has been left in the lurch by Southern Water after a sewage spillage ran through his farmyard and “soaked and ruined” it.

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‘Disappointment’ as town’s banking hub appeal rejected again

‘Disappointment’ as town’s banking hub appeal rejected again

20 December 2024

An application to launch a banking hub in a town has been rejected, despite many traders and shoppers calling for it.

Care home creates life-size immersive Dickensian street scene

Care home creates life-size immersive Dickensian street scene

20 December 2024

A maintenance manager has built a spectacular Dickensian Christmas display for care home residents to enjoy.

Man’s body found in car park

Man’s body found in car park

20 December 2024

Horrified neighbours woke to the sight of police dealing with the discovery of a body.

Beds in the garden help hospital unit become one of the best

Beds in the garden help hospital unit become one of the best

20 December 2024

An intensive care unit has received top marks for its care of patients, earning it national recognition.

Future of Bluewater department store confirmed

Future of Bluewater department store confirmed

20 December 2024

It has been announced that Next will be replacing House of Fraser at Bluewater, with renovations expected to start next year.

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Much-loved teacher ‘drowned’ in harbour

Much-loved teacher ‘drowned’ in harbour

20 December 2024

An inquest has opened into the death of a secondary school teacher, whose body was discovered in a harbour.

Notorious burglar caught hiding in bushes after stealing £30 from vulnerable pensioner’s home

Notorious burglar caught hiding in bushes after stealing £30 from vulnerable pensioner’s home

20 December 2024

A 40-year-old thief who distracted an elderly woman before stealing £30 from her purse has been sent to prison.

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EastEnders and Love Island stars to play in charity match for brave boy fighting cancer

EastEnders and Love Island stars to play in charity match for brave boy fighting cancer

20 December 2024

TV stars from EastEnders and Love Island and are to play in a charity football match for a brave boy fighting cancer.

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Mum rushed to hospital after allergic reaction to rubber band in Chinese takeaway

Mum rushed to hospital after allergic reaction to rubber band in Chinese takeaway

20 December 2024

An asthmatic mum was rushed to hospital with a life-threatening allergic reaction after chewing on a rubber band in her Chinese takeaway.

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‘We are all one step away from being homeless’

‘We are all one step away from being homeless’

20 December 2024

A “lifeline” charity is in need of donations to support those without a warm bed, enough food and a shoulder to lean on this Christmas.

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‘We don’t want to break the rules’: Travelling Showpeople win fight to remain on green belt

‘We don’t want to break the rules’: Travelling Showpeople win fight to remain on green belt

20 December 2024

A Travelling family who have been entertaining audiences in Kent for around 100 years have won their battle to continue living next to the M25.

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