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Hospital finance chief paid £274 an hour by NHS

Hospital finance chief paid £274 an hour by NHS

The man put in charge of sorting out hospital finances has claimed a staggering £250,000 for six months work, it has emerged.

Bomb squad called as child takes firework to primary school

Bomb squad called as child takes firework to primary school

A bomb disposal team was called when a young pupil took a large firework into a primary school.

Special discount on festival tickets for NHS staff

Special discount on festival tickets for NHS staff

Hop Farm Music Festival organisers announce a discount on tickets if you work in the NHS.

Barnes to face watchdog over 'car crash' documentary

Barnes to face watchdog over 'car crash' documentary

Crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been summoned before watchdogs to explain why she took part in a controversial TV documentary.

Annabelle is new Tory leader

Annabelle is new Tory leader

The Conservatives have turned to the back-benches to appoint a replacement for former leader Chris Garland.

Gang jailed for 43 years for drugs conspiracy

Gang jailed for 43 years for drugs conspiracy

An undercover police operation uncovered a major drugs ring which involved kilo-sized cocaine bags being traded and a production line of drugs.

Duke to officially open this year's Kent County Show

Duke to officially open this year's Kent County Show

The popular Kent Show will get a royal seal of approval on its first day.

Three taken to hospital following pile-up at Blue Bell Hill

Three taken to hospital following pile-up at Blue Bell Hill

Three people were taken to hospital following a pile-up at Blue Bell Hill last night.

World Cup prompts drink-driving crackdown

World Cup prompts drink-driving crackdown

Kent Police warn they will be cracking down on drink drivers during this year's World Cup.

Judge collapses at court

Judge collapses at court

A trial was suddenly halted after a judge collapsed in the crown court and was taken to hospital.

Lorry driver watches film while driving for 20 miles on M20

Lorry driver watches film while driving for 20 miles on M20

A reckless HGV driver has been caught watching a film while swerving across the M20 for 20 miles.

Another green field under threat

Another green field under threat

Residents seemed unimpressed by a developer's plans to build on a field bordering the Loose Valley Conservation Area.

Pan fire sparks safety warning

Pan fire sparks safety warning

Firefighters have warned of the dangers of leaving unattended cooking after a pan of oil ignited in a Maidstone home.

Grannies claim custard pie crown

Grannies claim custard pie crown

The crown in custard pie throwing went to a team of Grannies in Coxheath’s annual flan-flinging contest yesterday.

Maidstone singer in BGT final

Maidstone singer in BGT final

A singer from Maidstone is a step closer to a place at the Royal Variety Performance after making it through to the final of Britain's Got Talent.

Overturned caravan causes M20 delays

Overturned caravan causes M20 delays

Drivers experienced delays on the M20 this morning after a caravan overturned.

Maidstone singer prepares for BGT semi-final

Maidstone singer prepares for BGT semi-final

A Maidstone singer is set to appear in the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent tonight.

Patients' letters delivered to wrong address... for 10 years

Patients' letters delivered to wrong address... for 10 years

Highly confidential patient information - including test results - have been delivered to the wrong address for a DECADE.

Pensioner blocks sledgehammer burglars' getaway car

Pensioner blocks sledgehammer burglars' getaway car

An 80-year-old man - startled to see thieves burgling his home -leapt into action... by blocking in their getaway car with his own.

Arrests follow crackdown on burglars

Arrests follow crackdown on burglars

Four arrests have been made this week following burglaries in west Kent.

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