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Why did Michelle suffer like this?

Why did Michelle suffer like this?

A mum of three died after doctors failed to spot signs of organ failure despite her being admitted to hospital 15 times in 14 months, her family says.

Actress Gemma Arterton up for prestigious award

Actress Gemma Arterton up for prestigious award

Kent-born actress Gemma Arterton has been nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in the West End hit, Made in Dagenham.

Air ambulance lands after woman falls

Air ambulance lands after woman falls

Emergency crews including the air ambulance were called after a woman suffered a head injury following a fall.

Boy leaves hospital after being hit by car

Boy leaves hospital after being hit by car

The air ambulance landed last week after the pupil was struck by a car in The Brent, Dartford.

Kent's missing sex offenders

Kent's missing sex offenders

Authorities in Kent have lost track of eight registered sex offenders as it's revealed hundreds have gone missing across the country.

Pub Landlord's bid to stand for election approved

Pub Landlord's bid to stand for election approved

Pub Landlord Al Murray's application to register his party in the general election has been approved - much to rival Nigel Farage's frustration.

Raiders kick shop's window and steal cigarettes

Raiders kick shop's window and steal cigarettes

Burglars broke into a Co-op store overnight and stole cigarettes, leaving broken glass in their wake.

Rare sighting of humpback whale off Kent coast

Rare sighting of humpback whale off Kent coast

There has been a rare sighting of a humpback whale off the Kent coast by a marine mammal survey team.

Parliamentary candidate appeals to Blair for campaign cash

Parliamentary candidate appeals to Blair for campaign cash

Would-be Labour MP Will Scobie has appealed to former party leader Tony Blair and former spin doctor Alastair Campbell to help fund his campaign.

Appeal after prison van crash leaves woman seriously hurt

Appeal after prison van crash leaves woman seriously hurt

Police are appealing for information after a woman was seriously injured in a motorway accident involving two cars, a lorry and a prison van.

Teenager taken to hospital after assault

Teenager taken to hospital after assault

Police and ambulance crews were called after a teenager suffered head injuries in an early morning assault.

Dog's road trip to find his roots

Dog's road trip to find his roots

A man is taking his dog on an adventure to trace his family tree – and making a Who Do You Think You Are-style “dog-umentary” along the way.

Four taken to hospital after house fire

Four taken to hospital after house fire

Two adults and two teenagers were taken to hospital for treatment for breathing in smoke after a fire broke out in a bedroom of their home.

'How can I be deprived of every woman's basic right?'

'How can I be deprived of every woman's basic right?'

A woman who is desperate to have a baby has been refused IVF treatment on the NHS - because her partner has a child from a previous relationship.

Arson attack at home sparks investigation

Arson attack at home sparks investigation

Detectives have launched an arson investigation after a house was broken into and deliberately set alight.

Immigrant seconds from freedom crushed under lorry

Immigrant seconds from freedom crushed under lorry

An immigrant who clung to the underside of a lorry to enter Britain was just seconds from freedom when he was crushed to death as the vehicle parked.

Knife-wielding teen shopped by dad

Knife-wielding teen shopped by dad

A teen who was shopped by his dad after going armed for a street fight with a knife has re-named his electronic tag his "ankle Rolex" on Facebook.

New free schools announced for Kent

New free schools announced for Kent

A new primary and secondary in Kent will be among 49 new free schools announced by Prime Minister David Cameron today.

'Prowlers' were water workers looking for leaks

'Prowlers' were water workers looking for leaks

Police were called after neighbours raised fears about night-time prowlers with torches - who turned out to be water workers looking for leaks.

Child 'sexploitation' trial halted

Child 'sexploitation' trial halted

The multimillion pound "sexploitation" trial of five people accused of selling a teen for sex from kebab shops in Kent has been dramatically halted.

Fire causes travel chaos at station

Fire causes travel chaos at station

A fire broke out at a railway station today, forcing staff to close it and causing travel chaos for passengers.

Mother and daughter knocked down on crossing

Mother and daughter knocked down on crossing

A mother and daughter suffered injuries when they were knocked down on a crossing, after a crash involving a van and a Renault Clio on a busy road.

Tributes to mum killed in railway tragedy

Tributes to mum killed in railway tragedy

The family of a woman who was hit and killed by a train have spoken of their despair after the tragic death of the 37-year-old mother.

Kent could bear the brunt of London housing crisis

Kent could bear the brunt of London housing crisis

Several parts of Kent could be soaking up London's housing overspill under new plans.

School coach company in police probe

School coach company in police probe

A coach company that ferries hundreds of children to school is being investigated by police over claims it has operated without insurance.

Gran drives on motorway for first time in 35 years

Gran drives on motorway for first time in 35 years

A grandmother finally decided to conquer her motorway phobia as part of a series of challenges marking her 60th birthday.

The beast of Duncan Down

The beast of Duncan Down

A ‘lunatic dog’ has been blamed after deep bite marks were found on more than 20 trees on a village green.

Gloomy outlook as warm weekend draws to a close

Gloomy outlook as warm weekend draws to a close

Don't put your winter coats away just yet. After an unseasonably warm weekend, weather experts offer a more gloomy forecast.

Brazen thief walks off with hotel's safe

Brazen thief walks off with hotel's safe

A heartbroken hotelier says the theft of a safe containing £1,000 has left her sickened.

Friends raise cash to make sure Keith gets proper funeral

Friends raise cash to make sure Keith gets proper funeral

A man destined for a pauper’s funeral will get a proper send-off after friends pitched in to help.

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