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Baby taken to hospital 10 times with ‘missed’ fatal heart condition

Baby taken to hospital 10 times with ‘missed’ fatal heart condition

01 August 2024

An “always smiling” baby was taken to A&E more than 10 times with a “missed” heart condition before suffering fatal cardiac arrest.

Travellers arrive on recreation ground

Travellers arrive on recreation ground

01 August 2024

Officers have served a direction to leave notice after travellers accessed a council-owned recreation ground.

Shopping centre goes on the market for £25m

Shopping centre goes on the market for £25m

01 August 2024

One of Kent’s biggest shopping outdoor centres – which has been hit by several store closures – has been put up for sale.

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‘Relief’ as vital food bank saved after closure fears

‘Relief’ as vital food bank saved after closure fears

01 August 2024

A food bank which was given notice to leave its premises last year has found a new site to move into.

Police chase through towns ends with crash and drugs arrest

Police chase through towns ends with crash and drugs arrest

01 August 2024

A man and a woman will appear in court after failing to stop for police led to a pursuit from part of Kent.

Kent’s first indoor padel courts to open on industrial estate

Kent’s first indoor padel courts to open on industrial estate

31 July 2024

A Mexican sports craze labelled one of the fastest-growing activities in the world is to see its first indoor complex hit the county.

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Missing teens safely located

Missing teens safely located

31 July 2024

Two teenagers who went missing from their homes have been found, police say.

Tracey Emin starts work on derelict seafront pavilion

Tracey Emin starts work on derelict seafront pavilion

31 July 2024

Work has started to transform a derelict pavilion into a swimming pool and new restaurant after it was saved by artist Dame Tracey Emin.

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‘Local legends’ honoured in documentary-style movies

‘Local legends’ honoured in documentary-style movies

31 July 2024

Films sharing the stories of community pioneers were screened during a celebration to mark South Asian Heritage Month.

‘Use it or lose it’ warning as bus route trial begins

‘Use it or lose it’ warning as bus route trial begins

31 July 2024

Bus users are being urged to “use or lose” extra services put on to reconnect a town with its nearest hospital and a major shopping centre.

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Emergency services called to supermarket

Emergency services called to supermarket

31 July 2024

A large emergency services response was called to a supermarket after a person collapsed.

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Nando’s set for new high street branch

Nando’s set for new high street branch

31 July 2024

Plans for a new Nando’s are in place to join other chains on a Kent high street.

Angry villagers ‘feeling forgotten’ as weeds grow 3ft high

Angry villagers ‘feeling forgotten’ as weeds grow 3ft high

31 July 2024

Furious residents say council bosses are “neglecting” their village – leaving weeds to grow 3ft high.

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‘Beautiful, kind and fiercely protective’ young dad killed in horror crash with tractor

‘Beautiful, kind and fiercely protective’ young dad killed in horror crash with tractor

31 July 2024

A family has paid tribute to their 19-year-old son who was killed in a horrific crash with a tractor.

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Traffic on M2 held after van crash

Traffic on M2 held after van crash

31 July 2024

Paramedics and police officers were called to an incident involving a van on the M2.

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‘We’re all absolutely devastated - there’s no other place like it’

‘We’re all absolutely devastated - there’s no other place like it’

31 July 2024

Regular users of a “one-of-a-kind” leisure centre say they are “absolutely devastated” following its sudden closure.

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Council explains appearance of ‘useless’ gate

Council explains appearance of ‘useless’ gate

31 July 2024

A council has confirmed the reason for a metal gate that has mysteriously been installed in a recreation ground.

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Long delays near Dartford Tunnel after ‘incident’

Long delays near Dartford Tunnel after ‘incident’

31 July 2024

Motorists faced delays and queues near a Kent crossing and were told to expect a longer waiting time than usual.

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Ancient woodland brought into public ownership thanks to donations

Ancient woodland brought into public ownership thanks to donations

31 July 2024

Generations donations from the public have helped a council buy 14 acres of ancient woodland.

‘Serious public health issue’ as 1 in 10 Kent restaurants overdue inspections

‘Serious public health issue’ as 1 in 10 Kent restaurants overdue inspections

31 July 2024

There are fears consumers are being put at risk of food poisoning after it was revealed 1 in 10 Kent restaurants have not been inspected in two years.

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