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'Doctors said pain was all in my head'

'Doctors said pain was all in my head'

A mum is calling for earlier diagnosis of gynaecological conditions as research shows a link between mental health issues and long waits for answers.

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Family's anguish after tragic dad's Facebook account 'hacked'

Family's anguish after tragic dad's Facebook account 'hacked'

A family grieving the loss of a beloved dad-of-two have been dealt a further blow after his Facebook account was allegedly hacked and taken down.

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Personalised plate made famous by Disney among 2,500 on sale next month

Personalised plate made famous by Disney among 2,500 on sale next month

Around 2,500 personalised number plates will go on sale next month, including one combination made famous by Disney.

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The big-hearted 'geezer' behind Kent's best restaurant

The big-hearted 'geezer' behind Kent's best restaurant

A seaside burger joint is the county's top-rated restaurant on Tripadvisor, but who's the man behind its rapid success? We found out...

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Tributes flood in for 'pub legend'

Tributes flood in for 'pub legend'

A loving grandad described as a “pub legend” will be remembered for being a “nice, caring bloke”, loved ones say.

Man fined after conmen fly-tip his waste

Man fined after conmen fly-tip his waste

A man has been fined after a company flytipped his rubbish.

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Christmas countdown kicks off town lights switch-on

Christmas countdown kicks off town lights switch-on

With just over a month to go until the big day, the festive fun saw a host of performances from groups and a town's lights switched on.

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Police search for missing woman, 34

Police search for missing woman, 34

Police say they are concerned for a woman's welfare and are appealing for help to find the missing 34-year-old.

Former Tory MP 'on universal credit and can't pay court fine'

Former Tory MP 'on universal credit and can't pay court fine'

Disgraced former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke has said he can't afford to pay court costs as he is unemployed and making a claim for Universal Credit.

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Aldi reveals plans for new supermarket

Aldi reveals plans for new supermarket

German chain Aldi have revealed plans for a new supermarket in a Kent town.

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'Major shortfalls' found at hospital morgue where necrophiliac preyed on victims

'Major shortfalls' found at hospital morgue where necrophiliac preyed on victims

Issues such as bodies being 'doubled up' were found during an inspection at a morgue where murderer David Fuller violated dead women.

Gun and knife found after late-night disturbance

Gun and knife found after late-night disturbance

A suspect has arrested after allegedly making threats to kill and trying to rob someone in a town centre.

Drug smugglers had no idea authorities were tracking their every move

Drug smugglers had no idea authorities were tracking their every move

A drug smuggling trio were convinced they were 'going to hit the jackpot' but had no idea authorities were on their tail watching them all the way.

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Teenager locked up after stabbing former friend

Teenager locked up after stabbing former friend

A teenager who wanted to escape the "toxic" environment of his home town because of a feud with a former friend has been locked up.

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Threatening phone call made to McDonald's

Threatening phone call made to McDonald's

An investigation has been launched after a call making threats was received at a branch of McDonald's, with police having to search the restaurant.

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Second job backlash and select committee clash

Second job backlash and select committee clash

A Kent MP clashed with a minister over asylum seeker numbers and the sleaze row rumbles on, read what our political editor made of it all.

Efit released by police investigating rape of child two years ago

Efit released by police investigating rape of child two years ago

Detectives investigating a sexual attack on a child by a stranger in a wood in 2019 have issued an image of a suspect.

Fire-ravaged Dickens' pub set to become B&B

Fire-ravaged Dickens' pub set to become B&B

Work is under way to convert one of Charles Dickens' favourite watering holes into a guest house with 14 en-suite bedrooms.

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The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

Reverse advent calendars are set to support a number of food banks with their preparations for Christmas but what are they and how do you make one?

Man attacked in taxi rank queue suffers bleed on brain

Man attacked in taxi rank queue suffers bleed on brain

A man was taken to hospital with a bleed on the brain and a broken jaw after being attacked in a taxi rank.

Dad desperate to find ring containing brother's ashes

Dad desperate to find ring containing brother's ashes

A partially sighted man is appealing for help to track down a precious piece of jewellery which has his brother's ashes inside.

£1m Covid cash boost for Kent's biggest theatre

£1m Covid cash boost for Kent's biggest theatre

Kent's biggest theatre has been awarded another £1 million in government funding following its struggles during the pandemic.

Jail for driver who smuggled 20kg of cocaine into county

Jail for driver who smuggled 20kg of cocaine into county

Border Force staff discovered packets of shrink-wrapped cocaine - worth £1.6 million - hidden in the centre of reels of paper cord in a van.

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Devastating fire does not stop teen's Christmas light display

Devastating fire does not stop teen's Christmas light display

A teenager who holds an annual Christmas lights display for a homeless charity, had to start from scratch, after a fire destroyed the decorations.

The Strictly star from Kent tipped to win the glitterball

The Strictly star from Kent tipped to win the glitterball

An EastEnders actress who came from humble beginnings in Kent is predicted to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing glitterball.

Disgraced ex-Tory MP faces court over £35k fine

Disgraced ex-Tory MP faces court over £35k fine

A former Tory MP who was jailed for sexually assaulting two women is facing court after allegedly failing to pay a £35,000 fine.

Bringing the crown to Kent?

Bringing the crown to Kent?

Krystal Versace becomes youngest drag queen ever to reach the final of RuPaul's Drag Race.

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Two children, two women dead in house fire

Two children, two women dead in house fire

Two children and two women have died in a house fire.

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Aldi bag search leaves customer feeling like 'scumbag'

Aldi bag search leaves customer feeling like 'scumbag'

An angry shopper has blasted discount retail giant Aldi for searching customers as they queue to pay.

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'Heartbreak' as construction work starts on 400-home estate

'Heartbreak' as construction work starts on 400-home estate

Residents have been "sickened" by the sight of diggers at work on a development in tranquil countryside - and fear green spaces are being wiped out.

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