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Elderly patient left overnight on hospital trolley died after fall

Elderly patient left overnight on hospital trolley died after fall

A health trust has apologised after staff shortages led to the death of an elderly patient who fell off a hospital trolley.

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'He wasn't expected to live past two - now he's off to school'

'He wasn't expected to live past two - now he's off to school'

A four-year-old with a rare neuromuscular disorder who was expected to die by the age of two is defying the odds thanks to a miracle drug.

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One-of-a-kind skate park due to open in summer

One-of-a-kind skate park due to open in summer

Construction of a unique urban sports park - which will include several floors dedicated to skateboarding - is set to be completed this summer.

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'Don't break lockdown rules in half term'

'Don't break lockdown rules in half term'

A health boss is urging people to not break the lockdown rules during next week's half term.

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M2 closed after 'distressed girl' seen on carriageway

M2 closed after 'distressed girl' seen on carriageway

Part of the M2 was closed after the air ambulance landed following an incident.

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What's next for the Covid vaccination programme?

What's next for the Covid vaccination programme?

As the coronavirus vaccination programme reaches a significant milestone, this is everything you need to know about the next phase.

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Burglars storm into home with knife and hammer

Burglars storm into home with knife and hammer

Police are searching for two men who forced their way into a home and demanded money and drugs.

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Villagers outraged over plans for more homes

Villagers outraged over plans for more homes

Residents are outraged over plans for a new development that would see the number of homes in their village increase by 20%.

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‘We don’t want to lose our minibus,’ says charity

‘We don’t want to lose our minibus,’ says charity

A charity working with people with learning disabilities is desperately looking for somewhere to park its minibus - or it risks losing it.

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Fraudsters cloning police phone numbers in bank card scam

Fraudsters cloning police phone numbers in bank card scam

Residents have been urged to beware of a bank card scam where criminals attempt to fool victims by cloning police phone numbers.

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Bomb disposal unit called to beach

Bomb disposal unit called to beach

A bomb disposal team was called out after a military device was spotted by eagle-eyed passer beach-goers.

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The parts of Kent where Covid cases are now in single figures

The parts of Kent where Covid cases are now in single figures

As coronavirus cases continue to fall across Kent, several parts of the county are now recording fewer than 10 weekly positive tests.

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People aged 65 to 69 invited to book Covid jabs

People aged 65 to 69 invited to book Covid jabs

Letters are now being sent out to people aged 65 to 69, who will begin receiving jabs at Kent's mass vaccine hubs from tomorrow.

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Man taken to hospital after huge barn fire

Man taken to hospital after huge barn fire

A man was given oxygen and placed into the care of paramedics after six fire engines were called to a large barn blaze.

Schools, pubs, masks and picnics - latest on lifting lockdown

Schools, pubs, masks and picnics - latest on lifting lockdown

More details have emerged about when some Covid restrictions could be lifted - as cases in Kent continue to fall.

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The 2009 pandemic report and how it compares to the Covid crisis

The 2009 pandemic report and how it compares to the Covid crisis

A report from more than a decade ago forecast how a pandemic might hit Kent - and its predictions are very accurate.

The cheeky statue banished from outside Cathedral

The cheeky statue banished from outside Cathedral

A controversial half-naked statue was moved to a park more than 100 years ago, after its original location was deemed somewhat scandalous.

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Kent-born star wins The Masked Singer

Kent-born star wins The Masked Singer

The winner of a hit ITV show has been unveiled as a singer who grew up in the county.

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MP blasted over Valentine's Day gun joke

MP blasted over Valentine's Day gun joke

Hundreds of people have criticised a Kent MP for tweeting a photo of himself armed with a gun after his daughter received a Valentine's Day card.

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Home suffers 'extensive damage' as faulty plug adaptor sparks blaze

Home suffers 'extensive damage' as faulty plug adaptor sparks blaze

The fire service is issuing advice after a faulty plug adaptor sparked a fire in a bedroom, which spread through a family home.

Five charged over modern slavery following day of arrests

Five charged over modern slavery following day of arrests

A man from Kent was among five people who have been charged with modern slavery offences following a day of arrests.

Sea freezes as temperatures plummet

Sea freezes as temperatures plummet

Incredible footage shows waves freezing as they hit one of Kent's beaches.

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Travellers being used as quarantine ‘guinea pigs’

Travellers being used as quarantine ‘guinea pigs’

A family returning to Kent after four years abroad have said travellers shouldn't be used as “guinea pigs” amid confusion over hotel quarantine rules.

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Tribute to beloved lollipop lady who ‘saw the good in everyone’

Tribute to beloved lollipop lady who ‘saw the good in everyone’

A former lollipop lady who kept schoolchildren safe on the roads for 25 years has died after contracting Covid-19.

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Residents' DIY Christmas tree clearance after collections delayed

Residents' DIY Christmas tree clearance after collections delayed

Kind-hearted residents have helped clear Christmas trees from the streets after a council said they would not be collected until next month.

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CCTV appeal after racially-aggravated incident in Aldi

CCTV appeal after racially-aggravated incident in Aldi

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to about a racially-motivated incident at a supermarket.

Temperatures set to rise

Temperatures set to rise

The big freeze across Kent is set to give way to significantly warmer weather by the end of this weekend.

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Teen looks green like Fiona from Shrek after fake tan blunder

Teen looks green like Fiona from Shrek after fake tan blunder

Watch the moment a youngster has a hilarious disaster when she caked herself with fake tan - leaving her skin green like Fiona from Shrek.

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Broken down train causes travel disruption

Broken down train causes travel disruption

Trains have been delayed this morning due to a broken down train on the line.

Man cut free after car smashes into garden wall

Man cut free after car smashes into garden wall

Fire crews had to cut a man free from his car after it ploughed into a garden wall late last night.

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