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Clothing concerns after patient's hospital death

Clothing concerns after patient's hospital death

A prevention of future deaths report has been issued after a woman killed herself while staying at a mental health hospital.

Cycling cafe set to open in summer as work starts

Cycling cafe set to open in summer as work starts

A new cycling cafe made from shipping containers could open this summer as work on the site has started.

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Aldi recalls foods over salmonella fears

Aldi recalls foods over salmonella fears

Supermarket Aldi, together with the Food Standards Agency, has issued a product recall for four items it says could contain salmonella.

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Council leader slammed for 'happy' food bank photo

Council leader slammed for 'happy' food bank photo

A council leader has been slammed for smiling at the opening of a food bank amid the cost of living crisis.

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Britain's oldest homeowner, 106, bought semi for £800

Britain's oldest homeowner, 106, bought semi for £800

Britain's oldest homeowner bought her three-bed semi for £800 in 1945 and still lives there at 106.

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'Customers have to drive through puddles in clean cars'

'Customers have to drive through puddles in clean cars'

A car wash owner is desperate for a water company to fix a leak as his customers have to climb over dirty water to get into their clean cars.

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'He was a little ray of sunshine taken way too soon'

'He was a little ray of sunshine taken way too soon'

A mum has spoken of her heartache after her dinosaur loving four-year-old never came home from hospital.

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One in 10 women quit job due to menopause symptoms

One in 10 women quit job due to menopause symptoms

A former midwife says it feels like "time in running out for women", but new research has found that GPs aren't listening to their symptoms.

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School UK's first to trial tool to reduce children's stress

School UK's first to trial tool to reduce children's stress

A primary school has made history by being the first in the UK to trial a device aimed at helping children improve their mental health.

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Sick pensioner's fight to keep mobility scooter

Sick pensioner's fight to keep mobility scooter

An 86-year-old man fears he will be stuck inside after he was ordered to remove his mobility scooter from his retirement development.

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'Perfect storm of issues' as probation service slammed

'Perfect storm of issues' as probation service slammed

The county's biggest probation service has been hauled over the coals in a damning report which highlights serious shortcomings.

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The Queen's Baton Relay is coming to Kent and here's where to see it

The Queen's Baton Relay is coming to Kent and here's where to see it

The Queen's Baton Relay will take on a two-day tour of Kent this summer ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Kent's Japanese knotweed hotspots revealed

Kent's Japanese knotweed hotspots revealed

The top six towns in Kent affected by one of the UK's most invasive plant species have been revealed.

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Emergency upgrades needed for closed landfill site

Emergency upgrades needed for closed landfill site

A closed landfill site requires emergency upgrades amid human health and environmental concerns.

Costa, Kaspa's and Lazy Jacks set for centre

Costa, Kaspa's and Lazy Jacks set for centre

A coffee shop and desserts eatery are to open at a popular shopping centre.

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No end in sight for Op Brock

No end in sight for Op Brock

Ongoing reduction of cross-Channel capacity due to P&O Ferries disruption means motorway contraflow must remain in place.

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Woman cut free from car after crash

Woman cut free from car after crash

A woman had to be cut free from her vehicle and taken to hospital after a crash involving two vehicles shut a busy main road during the school run.

Legal action after travellers move onto recreation ground

Legal action after travellers move onto recreation ground

A councillor says it's important to remember travellers rights, while steps are being taken to move them from a field.

Teenagers attacked with noxious substance

Teenagers attacked with noxious substance

A 19-year-old was arrested after reports two teenagers were attacked with a substance, believed to be ammonia or bleach.

How the Queen's speech impacts Kent

How the Queen's speech impacts Kent

A promise to pay seafarers minimum wage and a crackdown on 'guerilla' protesters among 38 Bills unveiled in Queen's speech.

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Man charged with burglary following a break-in

Man charged with burglary following a break-in

A man has been charged with burglary and theft of a motor vehicle after a woman was attacked at her home.

Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

Could Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 cause another Covid-19 surge?

Two new Omicron strains are causing a rise in Covid-19 cases in South Africa and UK health officials are watching closely.

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Murder trial jury retraces Julia James' final steps

Murder trial jury retraces Julia James' final steps

A jury has today retraced the final steps taken by a PCSO who was allegedly "ambushed and chased down” before being bludgeoned to death.

Search for driver after teen cyclist's death

Search for driver after teen cyclist's death

Police are looking for a motorist who may have information about the death of a 19-year-old who died in a collision with a car.

Construction begins at burnt down leisure centre

Construction begins at burnt down leisure centre

A former leisure centre which went up in flames is finally rising from the ashes as building work begins.

'Partygate... Beergate... many Covid rules were simply daft'

'Partygate... Beergate... many Covid rules were simply daft'

A Kent MP has expressed his frustration at the ongoing rows into alleged lockdown breaches - arguing many Covid rules were "simply daft".

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Rwanda 'safe' despite risks to gay people as Patel pushes ahead

Rwanda 'safe' despite risks to gay people as Patel pushes ahead

Priti Patel says asylum seekers will be told they "could" face deportation this week as a report says Rwanda is "safe" despite "risks to gay people".

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Everything £1 in charity shop's permanent sale

Everything £1 in charity shop's permanent sale

A charity shop is selling all items, including wedding dresses and designer goods, for £1 in a permanent move to help with the rising cost of living.

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Families waiting for spouse visas say they feel forgotten

Families waiting for spouse visas say they feel forgotten

Separated couples say they're enduring heartbreak waiting months for spouse visas, delayed as Home Office staff work on the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Houses for £4,750 and new cars for £500

Houses for £4,750 and new cars for £500

Prices are soaring - but how do they compare with prices in the 1970s, 80s, 90s and 00s? We take a trip down memory lane.

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