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Patient dies after being denied CT scan at weekend

Patient dies after being denied CT scan at weekend

The death of a woman - who was denied a CT scan because it was the weekend - was due to failings by the hospital treating her, an inquest has heard.

VIDEO: Monkeys have a flippin' good Pancake Day

VIDEO: Monkeys have a flippin' good Pancake Day

A troop of black capped capuchin monkeys grabbed fistfuls of pancakes and devoured them as a Kent animal park celebrated Shrove Tuesday.

Gas system sparks council HQ evacuation

Gas system sparks council HQ evacuation

The headquarters of Kent County Council were evacuated this morning after a gas system was activated.

Suspected burglar arrested after garage raid

Suspected burglar arrested after garage raid

Police and forensics teams have been spotted at the scene of a suspected burglary at a petrol station.

There's life in the old dog yet!

There's life in the old dog yet!

It's a (very long) dog's life for Lola, who is thought to be the world's second oldest living canine as she prepares to celebrate her 21st birthday.

Bomb scare caused by concrete slab

Bomb scare caused by concrete slab

A cardboard box containing a concrete slab left at a high street bank - sparking a full scale evacuation - is being treated as a hoax.

Hammer attack in busy road

Hammer attack in busy road

A man allegedly attacked a car with a hammer and smashed the window glass before hitting the driver inside.

Tories deny by-election overspend

Tories deny by-election overspend

Conservatives have denied flouting election laws by overspending during a crucial by-election.

Appeal after woman knocked down in road attack

Appeal after woman knocked down in road attack

Police want information after a woman passenger travelling with three children was reportedly attacked by the driver who hit her with his car.

Cleaner: 'I was uni bomb hoaxer'

Cleaner: 'I was uni bomb hoaxer'

A university cleaner has admitted making several bomb hoaxes at the campus - and we can reveal she was convicted of similar offences decades ago.

Manipulative teacher preyed on young girls

Manipulative teacher preyed on young girls

A teacher branded arrogant and predatory by a judge has been jailed for sexually abusing two teenagers.

Motorists' anger after 11 HOUR crossing delays

Motorists' anger after 11 HOUR crossing delays

Drivers have hit out at authorities after delays lasting for up to 11 hours as high winds shut the Dartford bridge.

Tragic biker's funeral takes place today

Tragic biker's funeral takes place today

Bikers have gathered in memory of a popular motorcyclist who died in a crash last month.

Trust unveils state-of-the-art air ambulance

Trust unveils state-of-the-art air ambulance

A new state-of-the art air ambulance is set to be added to the trust's fleet.

Dating app crime on the rise

Dating app crime on the rise

Crimes relating to dating apps are on the rise in Kent, with reported offences including blackmail, sex attacks and even a murder bid.

Dog poo 'epidemic' as owners refuse to pick up after pets

Dog poo 'epidemic' as owners refuse to pick up after pets

A Kent town is facing a dog poo "epidemic" according to one concerned resident, who snapped a pile of mess left just yards from a waste bin.

Filming rakes in £30m for Kent's economy

Filming rakes in £30m for Kent's economy

Kent has provided the backdrop for everything from Hollywood blockbusters to long-running TV series - raking in millions for the county's economy.

Thug locked up after mowing down PC with stolen bike

Thug locked up after mowing down PC with stolen bike

A roofer who rode a stolen motorbike at a police officer, sending him sprawling in the road, has been jailed up 16 months.

Appeal after robbers try to abduct victim

Appeal after robbers try to abduct victim

Police want witnesses after three robbers frogmarched a man to a cashpoint, ordered him to withdraw money and then tried to force him into a taxi.

Hunt for sex attacker who pounced on teen in subway

Hunt for sex attacker who pounced on teen in subway

A teenage girl ran into a pub for help after being grabbed by a sex attacker in an underpass.

Tories face probe over campaign expenses in South Thanet

Tories face probe over campaign expenses in South Thanet

Conservatives are denying claims they broke election rules on expenses during bitter fight for South Thanet in last year's general election.

End in sight following eight hour delays at crossing

End in sight following eight hour delays at crossing

Motorists report EIGHT hour delays around Dartford tonight following the closure of the crossing.

Trains delayed after 'roof blown on track'

Trains delayed after 'roof blown on track'

Stations are closed and trains cancelled as Storm Imogen causes havoc on the rail network.

Paedophile driving instructor jailed

Paedophile driving instructor jailed

A pervert driving instructor tried to entice young girls to engage in sexual activity - and threatened to post footage online if they told anyone.

'Folkestone could have migrant camps after Brexit' - Cameron warns

'Folkestone could have migrant camps after Brexit' - Cameron warns

Migrants could set up camps in Kent if Britain chooses to leave the EU, David Cameron is to warn.

Couple taken to hospital after candle blaze

Couple taken to hospital after candle blaze

A couple were taken to hospital after a candle was left unattended and caught a table alight.

Overturned car closes motorway lane

Overturned car closes motorway lane

One lane on one of the county's busiest roads is closed after a car overturned

Come Dine With Me star’s bid to be grand champion

Come Dine With Me star’s bid to be grand champion

A Kent woman could be crowned the ultimate champion of Come Dine With Me.

'Hero' rugby captain dies in roof fall

'Hero' rugby captain dies in roof fall

Friends and family have remembered a much-loved rugby captain who has died in a roof fall.

'I felt I had to hide my depression'

'I felt I had to hide my depression'

Blogger and depressive Paul Murray says not enough is being done to help men suffering from mental health issues.

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