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Trust's maternity ward failings scrutinised

Trust's maternity ward failings scrutinised

A committee says a hospital trust needs to be held accountable for its actions after the avoidable deaths of newborn babies.

'We can now start rebuilding our lives'

'We can now start rebuilding our lives'

A mother-of-two who faced a housing battle after her home was destroyed by fire says she is relieved to finally be rehomed.

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'Remorseless' teenager jailed for nearly two years

'Remorseless' teenager jailed for nearly two years

An 18-year-old serial offender has been jailed after threatening someone with a knife after they refused to kiss another person's shoes.

Delays as moving bridge 'stuck in the air'

Delays as moving bridge 'stuck in the air'

Drivers and commuters faced delays after a moving bridge became stuck in the raised position.

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Search for missing swimmer in harbour

Search for missing swimmer in harbour

The coastguard was called to reports of a missing swimmer in a harbour.

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Town centre booze ban to be extended

Town centre booze ban to be extended

A local authority is asking for views on its proposals to extend powers to curb drinking in public areas.

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Trouble on beach for sinking boat

Trouble on beach for sinking boat

Shocked beach-goers watched as a yacht started sinking off the Kent coast this afternoon.

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Police drop murder probe after man's death

Police drop murder probe after man's death

Detectives have ruled out any third party involvement into a man's death and have dropped their murder investigation.

Council snaps up 100 flats for £18m

Council snaps up 100 flats for £18m

A council has spent more than £18m on 100 new flats in a town centre.

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Banned driver facing jail after trio injured in hit-and-run

Banned driver facing jail after trio injured in hit-and-run

A man disqualified from driving is facing jail after three women were injured when they were hit by a car on a zebra crossing.

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Three new test centres to address 'dreadful' situation

Three new test centres to address 'dreadful' situation

It has been revealed three new coronavirus test centres will open as the government tries address the ongoing "dreadful" testing problem.

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Kent Charity Awards announce new date

Kent Charity Awards announce new date

The annual celebration of charities from across the county has been given a new date for next year.

Police officer injured after being rammed by car

Police officer injured after being rammed by car

An officer was left requiring hospital treatment after a driver drove into him while fleeing from a drugs search.

Town's Banksy is back!

Town's Banksy is back!

A one of a kind street painting by Banksy has returned to its home town, six years after it was first unveiled.

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Two dead in taxi crash

Two dead in taxi crash

Two men have died and a woman has been airlifted to hospital after a crash involving a taxi.

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Kent seaside town named UK's top relocation hotspot

Kent seaside town named UK's top relocation hotspot

The best coastal location to move to in the UK has seen a Kent seaside town ranked top.

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Hammer-wielding masked gang attack man in home

Hammer-wielding masked gang attack man in home

A masked gang burst into a man's home and attacked him with hammers amid demands for money.

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Grandfather took his life due to lockdown worries

Grandfather took his life due to lockdown worries

A "happy, generous and funny" taxi driver took his own life because of financial concerns arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Man jailed for two attacks on good samaritan

Man jailed for two attacks on good samaritan

A man who intervened when shop worker was being abused, was violently attacked by another man who then went on to attack him again months later.

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Channel crossing boats to be donated to charities

Channel crossing boats to be donated to charities

Inflatable boats used by people to cross the Channel seeking asylum will be donated to local charities.

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Red squirrel found dead after wildlife park fire

Red squirrel found dead after wildlife park fire

An animal park has launched a fundraising appeal following a fire which left a squirrel dead and destroyed vital resources.

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Pensioner robbed in own home by 'bogus police officers'

Pensioner robbed in own home by 'bogus police officers'

Two men posing as police officers robbed a pensioner of his wallet and a quantity of cash in his own home.

MP to support 'naughty Tory' husband

MP to support 'naughty Tory' husband

An MP says she'll support her ex-husband's sex crime appeal and, despite announcing their separation on Twitter, has not decided on their future.

'Every time I close my eyes I see the flames'

'Every time I close my eyes I see the flames'

A mother says she's had sleepless nights after a fire wrecked her home as she sees the flames when she shuts her eyes.

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Families' anguish over looming eviction threat

Families' anguish over looming eviction threat

More than a dozen families have been told they must vacate their homes at a former Army barracks.

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Huge cash boost for two Kent A&Es

Huge cash boost for two Kent A&Es

Two hospitals in the county will benefit from a slice of £150m to improve A&E departments.

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'It is absolute disregard for those living here'

'It is absolute disregard for those living here'

A resident of a road plagued with parents of children from two schools parking on pavements and over driveways fears they could block an ambulance.

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'Knife factory' and a pandemic - all in day's work for jail boss

'Knife factory' and a pandemic - all in day's work for jail boss

What's life been like behind bars at one of Kent’s most secure prisons during the Covid crisis? We went to find out.

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Pub to have 'arcade bar' in £50k makeover

Pub to have 'arcade bar' in £50k makeover

Arcade game classics such as Pac-Man and Space Invaders to be added to town centre pub after big refurbishment.

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Driver fled after A2 van crash

Driver fled after A2 van crash

The driver of a white van which caused major delays after overturning on the A2 reportedly left before speaking to police.

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