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Hospital patients exposed to radiation due to out-of-date tech

Hospital patients exposed to radiation due to out-of-date tech

18 March 2024

Patients are being exposed to radiation doses at the “upper limit of safe” because a hospital is using an outdated radiology machine.

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Benefit cheat carried on claiming thousands – despite ‘surprise’ £400k inheritance

Benefit cheat carried on claiming thousands – despite ‘surprise’ £400k inheritance

18 March 2024

A mum of three continued claiming her usual benefits despite receiving a "surprise" inheritance of almost £400,000, a court heard.

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Brothers invest millions into ‘forgotten’ holiday park

Brothers invest millions into ‘forgotten’ holiday park

18 March 2024

Two businessmen brothers have pledged to create jobs and back the community in an effort to boost a once popular holiday location.

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Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

18 March 2024

Businesses neighbouring a recently opened B & M say the store's arrival has brought more footfall to their shopping centre.

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Motorway shut during ‘police-led incident’

Motorway shut during ‘police-led incident’

17 March 2024

Part of the M2 was shut following a “police-led incident” after concerns were raised about a person’s welfare.

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Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

17 March 2024

A Medway councillor says her decision to quit as a Conservative was triggered partly by decisions taken over the development of the Hoo Peninsular.

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Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

17 March 2024

Town pub offers alfresco dining at Caribbean, seaside and English garden-themed shacks.

‘I went from plaiting mango hair in Ghana to owning a salon’

‘I went from plaiting mango hair in Ghana to owning a salon’

17 March 2024

A hairdresser is telling her story of how she went from poverty in Ghana to launching her training academy at her successful salon.

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Rod Hull: How a house in Kent would spell financial ruin for Emu star

Rod Hull: How a house in Kent would spell financial ruin for Emu star

17 March 2024

On the 25th anniversary of his freak death, we chart the rags to riches to rags tale of Rod Hull and Emu – the sidekick he’d grow to resent.

‘Why should I pay council tax when I can’t turn right out of my road?’

‘Why should I pay council tax when I can’t turn right out of my road?’

17 March 2024

A self-employed joiner is calling on a council to make changes to a road where a ‘100-metre’ puddle emerges every time it rains.

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Hunt for man over ‘nasty’ assault onboard train

Hunt for man over ‘nasty’ assault onboard train

16 March 2024

Police are hunting a man after three people were attacked on a train, leaving one victim with a broken ankle.

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Thug punched ex and threw wax melt holder at her

Thug punched ex and threw wax melt holder at her

16 March 2024

A thug punched his former partner on the chin and threw a wax melt holder at her after turning up at her home shouting abuse when they split.

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Mum in critical care after collapsing at work

Mum in critical care after collapsing at work

16 March 2024

A family is appealing for donations after a mum-of-three suffered a brain haemorrhage at work, leaving their world “turned upside down”.

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Dispersal orders issued after reports of racing and drifting drivers

Dispersal orders issued after reports of racing and drifting drivers

15 March 2024

Dispersal orders have been issued after police were called to numerous reports of anti-social behaviour from some motorists.

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Family GP cleared of raping teenage abortion patient

Family GP cleared of raping teenage abortion patient

15 March 2024

A GP who was accused of multiple sex attacks on a pregnant teenager more than 25 years ago has been found not guilty.

‘There are just roadworks constantly’

‘There are just roadworks constantly’

15 March 2024

Part of a busy road is closed to allow for emergency roadworks just weeks after the previous ones ended.

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2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

2030 Housing Strategy aims to build more homes and improve rental market

15 March 2024

A council has agreed on its housing strategy for the next six years as it sets out four key objectives to improve the current market.

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‘Stolen’ car found 22 miles away

‘Stolen’ car found 22 miles away

15 March 2024

Police officers have recovered a stolen Jaguar after responding to reports of nuisance driving.

Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

Starting taxi fares to increase by £1

15 March 2024

A council has agreed to increase the flag rate of taxis in part of Kent and Medway to help drivers with the cost of living.

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Girl arrested after boy injured at school

Girl arrested after boy injured at school

15 March 2024

A girl has been arrested following an alleged assault at a secondary school.

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