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Grandmother left to die of thirst in hospital

12 February 2016
Grandmother left to die of thirst in hospital

A gran taken to hospital with an eye complaint died of dehydration eight days later, after a nurse allegedly denied her water in case she wet the bed.

Police called after man climbs onto roof at hospital site

07 February 2016
Police called after man climbs onto roof at hospital site

A man climbed onto the roof a busy hospital, sparking concern for his welfare.

Busy main road reopens following crash

07 February 2016
Busy main road reopens following crash

A crash which caused a severe headache for London-bound drivers has been cleared.

Trust unveils new technology in fight against lung cancer

07 February 2016
Trust unveils new technology in fight against lung cancer

State of the art GPS-like technology could help doctors detect lung diseases in early stages.

Cabinet to debate hefty savings bill

07 February 2016
Cabinet to debate hefty savings bill

"We don't take these decisions lightly" says council leader.

Boy, 15, in hospital after stabbing

06 February 2016
Boy, 15, in hospital after stabbing

Police have made two arrests following a stabbing in a village last night.

Dove abandons Christmas tree nest

05 February 2016
Dove abandons Christmas tree nest

A month after the end of the festive period a town council will finally be able to take down its Christmas tree.

Inquest opened into death of trapped M20 van driver

05 February 2016
Inquest opened into death of trapped M20 van driver

A man who died when his van was engulfed in flames on a motorway has still not been identified, an inquest's heard.

Council planning to cut summer clubs for young

04 February 2016
 Council planning to cut summer clubs for young

Summer playschemes offered to children across the borough could be farmed out to private companies.

Reach for the sky

04 February 2016
Reach for the sky

A company based at Headcorn Aerodrome is inviting people to volunteer as groundstaff in exchange for free flights in an authentic Spitfire.

Hospital death inquest verdict delayed

02 February 2016
Hospital death inquest verdict delayed

A coroner has adjourned an investigation into the facts surrounding the death of a man at Maidstone Hospital pending new evidence.

Man dies days after operation

01 February 2016
Man dies days after operation

An inquest has heard how Sunil Sinha suffered a massive heart attack days after having a bowel cancer operation.

Nurse struck off after attempt to hide patient overdose

01 February 2016
Nurse struck off after attempt to hide patient overdose

A series of failings at a care home for people with learning disabilities has led to a dishonest nurse being struck off.

Motorcyclist injured in crash

28 January 2016
Motorcyclist injured in crash

Police and paramedics were called to the scene of a collision involving a car and a motorcycle.

Two people hospitalised after crash

26 January 2016
Two people hospitalised after crash

A two-car crash closed a busy main road this afternoon.

Trust moves appointments due to strike action

11 January 2016
Trust moves appointments due to strike action

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust has rescheduled surgical procedures in preparation for the planned junior doctors' strike.

Thousands sign petition against plans to axe free parking

10 January 2016
Thousands sign petition against plans to axe free parking

Residents have launched a petition after a borough council plan to introduce charges at a popular high street car park.

Woman died after accidental drug overdose

08 January 2016
Woman died after accidental drug overdose

A 51-year-old woman died after taking a fatal cocktail of drugs and alcohol, an inquest heard.

Ruffled feathers after bird builds nest in Christmas tree

08 January 2016
Ruffled feathers after bird builds nest in Christmas tree

A nesting bird has prevented a town council from taking down its Christmas tree.

Police release efits of burglary suspects

06 January 2016
Police release efits of burglary suspects

Police have released images of two men who stole jewellery from a house in Maidstone.

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