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Grandad lies on hospital floor in 12-hour wait for a bed

Grandad lies on hospital floor in 12-hour wait for a bed

A 75-year-old who has MS resorted to lying on the floor during a 51-hour visit to a busy A&E department.

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‘It can only help’: Town traders hope flats can ‘bring people back’

‘It can only help’: Town traders hope flats can ‘bring people back’

Business owners have welcomed plans to convert a derelict block once home to a now relocated Job Centre into new homes.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Ashford MP tells of journey from NHS to Westminster

Kent Politics Podcast: Ashford MP tells of journey from NHS to Westminster

This week’s podcast discusses the budget, the long-running Chatham Docks saga, and welcomes one of the county’s new MPs.

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Mum tells inquest: ‘Deadly online trend cost my darling boy his life’

Mum tells inquest: ‘Deadly online trend cost my darling boy his life’

The mum of a boy who died after inhaling deodorant believes he had been taking part in a deadly online trend called “chroming”, an inquest has heard.

Rising costs scupper plans for lakeside restaurant as 170 homes approved

Rising costs scupper plans for lakeside restaurant as 170 homes approved

Rising costs of construction have scuppered plans for a lakeside pub and restaurant where scores of new homes are being built.

Step into Christmas with Kent’s festive calendar

Step into Christmas with Kent’s festive calendar

Want to book panto tickets or find out when your local light switch-on is happening? We’ve got all the need-to-know Christmas dates.

Violent chef with 45 aliases slammed girlfriend’s head against car and strangled her

Violent chef with 45 aliases slammed girlfriend’s head against car and strangled her

A trained chef who claims he was stabbed, shot and blown up during the Bosnian War has been jailed for attacks on women.

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We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

We tried flashy new bowling alley in huge former Debenhams store

A former department store that has long been empty at a Kent shopping centre is now occupied by a new bowling alley promising a “thrilling game”.

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Three-vehicle crash after police pursue stolen van

Three-vehicle crash after police pursue stolen van

A suspect who drove an allegedly stolen van during a police chase is on the run after an accident.

Prison workshop instructor admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with murderer

Prison workshop instructor admits ‘inappropriate relationship’ with murderer

A prison staff member has pleaded guilty to having an “inappropriate relationship” with the man who murdered Zara Aleena in 2022 on her way home.

Third man charged after stabbing in high street

Third man charged after stabbing in high street

A third suspect has been charged after a victim in his 20’s was taken to hospital with stab wounds.

‘End of an era’ as pub destroyed by fire torn down

‘End of an era’ as pub destroyed by fire torn down

The demolition of a 19th-century pub destroyed in a devastating fire has been described as the “end of an era”.

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Woman ‘attacked’ by teenage boys on bus

Woman ‘attacked’ by teenage boys on bus

A woman was reportedly attacked and repeatedly punched by two teenage boys on a bus.

Man taken to hospital after being hit by van on zebra crossing

Man taken to hospital after being hit by van on zebra crossing

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a van on a zebra crossing.

Huge queues on M25 again after crash at the Tunnel

Huge queues on M25 again after crash at the Tunnel

Motorists are facing yet more travel misery on Britain’s busiest motorway as drivers queue for miles on the Dartford Crossing approach.

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Rejected caravan park expansion plans branded ‘excessive’ come back to table

Rejected caravan park expansion plans branded ‘excessive’ come back to table

Revised plans to expand a holiday park previously branded “excessive” have come back to the table after a council shot down the original scheme.

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Meat thief who put food ‘down his jogging bottoms’ banned from every BP garage

Meat thief who put food ‘down his jogging bottoms’ banned from every BP garage

A prolific shoplifter who tried to conceal his crimes has been banned from several supermarkets and a chain of petrol stations.

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Huge fireworks display for Diwali cancelled

Huge fireworks display for Diwali cancelled

A highly anticipated annual fireworks display taking place at a Sikh place of worship has been cancelled at short notice.

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Masses of ‘illegal meat’ seized amid swine fever concerns

Masses of ‘illegal meat’ seized amid swine fever concerns

Large amounts of illegally imported meat have been seized amid concerns over a potential African swine fever outbreak.

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Woman dies after emergency response near restaurant

Woman dies after emergency response near restaurant

A woman has died after a medical incident near a restaurant which prompted a large response from the emergency services.

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Motorcyclist dies after crash near Dartford Crossing

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Dartford Crossing

A man in his 50s has died after a serious collision near the Dartford Crossing.

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‘Magical’ Christmas displays return to garden centre

‘Magical’ Christmas displays return to garden centre

A garden centre boss says the reaction to this year’s decorations and local food suppliers has been “very positive”.

Five vehicles seized amid police crackdown on illegal delivery drivers

Five vehicles seized amid police crackdown on illegal delivery drivers

A crackdown on illegal delivery drivers resulted in five vehicles being seized.

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Mum got sober after wine addiction ‘humiliated’ daughter on graduation day

Mum got sober after wine addiction ‘humiliated’ daughter on graduation day

A mum-of-two decided to tackle her addiction to wine after she “humiliated” her daughter on her university graduation day.

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‘He was a bit of a toerag but everyone loved him’

‘He was a bit of a toerag but everyone loved him’

A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her “generous” and “loving” son after his body was found in the River Medway following days of searching.

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The criminals locked up in October

The criminals locked up in October

Here are just some of the criminals including killers, paedophiles, robbers and violent offenders who committed crimes and were locked up this month.

Town centre shops set to finally be demolished for 92-bed hotel

Town centre shops set to finally be demolished for 92-bed hotel

A row of shops in a closure-hit town centre street could finally be demolished to make way for a 92-bed hotel.

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‘We keep having to close our school because of water problems - it’s not fair on the families’

‘We keep having to close our school because of water problems - it’s not fair on the families’

A special needs school may be forced to fork out “tens of thousands of pounds” after being hit with water supply issues.

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We tried the £25 breakfast mocked over hefty price tag - was it worth it?

We tried the £25 breakfast mocked over hefty price tag - was it worth it?

A £25 all-you-can-eat breakfast in Kent has made national headlines over the past week due to its price tag. Here’s our verdict on the fry-up feast.

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16th century Kent property with pool and lake nominated for House of the Year

16th century Kent property with pool and lake nominated for House of the Year

An impressive Grade II-listed home has been nominated for a prestigious award.

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