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‘You never imagine it's going to happen to you’: Charity boss reveals breast cancer diagnosis

21 June 2025
‘You never imagine it's going to happen to you’: Charity boss reveals breast cancer diagnosis

The co-founder of a baby loss charity is sharing her recent cancer diagnosis in hope of changing perceptions around the disease.

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Aldi eyes new stores in two towns as part of ‘rapid’ expansion plans

19 June 2025
Aldi eyes new stores in two towns as part of ‘rapid’ expansion plans

A discount retailer is looking to open two new branches in Kent following a £650million investment to rapidly expand its stores.

£100k cost of failed bid to evict Travellers is revealed

19 June 2025
£100k cost of failed bid to evict Travellers is revealed

A cash-strapped local authority will have to cough up £100,000 of taxpayer money after a judge ruled against its legal bid to evict Travellers.

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Patients filmed in rooms without permission at ‘inadequate’ care agency

19 June 2025
Patients filmed in rooms without permission at ‘inadequate’ care agency

A home care and supported living service has been placed in special measures following a damnng inspection from the health watchdog.

Balkan restaurant to take over from high street favourite after eatery’s sudden departure

18 June 2025
Balkan restaurant to take over from high street favourite after eatery’s sudden departure

A European and Balkan restaurant will open in the place of a top-rated Turkish which unexpectedly shut its doors.

Children’s cancer nurse crowned ‘hospital hero’ award winner

17 June 2025
Children’s cancer nurse crowned ‘hospital hero’ award winner

An oncology nurse who goes above and beyond for children battling cancer has won the Kent Messenger-sponsored Hospital Hero award.

‘It’s like it’s taken a bit of his life away’: Hit-and-run victim, 13, left traumatised

14 June 2025
‘It’s like it’s taken a bit of his life away’: Hit-and-run victim, 13, left traumatised

A “cheeky” and “outgoing” 13-year-old boy has been left traumatised after being hurt in a hit-and-run, as police continue to hunt for the driver.

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Coffee chain opens branch at railway station

13 June 2025
Coffee chain opens branch at railway station

Commuters will be able to enjoy a hot drink before their train journeys as Costa Coffee opens its latest cafe at a Kent station.

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Woman missing for four months found following family’s desperate appeal

13 June 2025
Woman missing for four months found following family’s desperate appeal

A 33-year-old woman who had been missing for months has been found after a member of the public spotted her in the street.

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Patients ’still at risk’ at care home rated ‘inadequate’ for second time

13 June 2025
Patients ’still at risk’ at care home rated ‘inadequate’ for second time

A care home looking after dementia patients has had urgent restrictions placed on new admissions.

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Former park-and-ride to become permanent Traveller site

12 June 2025
Former park-and-ride to become permanent Traveller site

A group of Romani Gypsy families will be able to live on a former commuter car park after winning a planning appeal.

Gatwick-bound plane crashes in India with 53 Brits on board

12 June 2025
Gatwick-bound plane crashes in India with 53 Brits on board

A London-bound plane has crashed just moments after taking off in India, with “many people” feared to be killed.

Village fete forced to spend almost £2k on security due to ‘mountains of red tape’

12 June 2025
Village fete forced to spend almost £2k on security due to ‘mountains of red tape’

A parish council which stepped in to save a decades-old community event says it had to blow 60% of its annual budget due to unnecessary bureaucracy.

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Warning of thunderstorms issued for Kent

11 June 2025
Warning of thunderstorms issued for Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather alert across the county for thunderstorms, with potential hail, gusty winds and lightning.

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‘Expect delays!’: Council issues update on tip after large fire

09 June 2025
‘Expect delays!’: Council issues update on tip after large fire

People have been told to expect delays after firefighters were called to a blaze at a recycling centre.

Excitement as discount retailer moves into former shopping centre pharmacy

09 June 2025
Excitement as discount retailer moves into former shopping centre pharmacy

A bargain store specialising in products that have passed their best-before date is to open its third branch in Kent.

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Kebab shop chain opens branch at Bluewater

04 June 2025
Kebab shop chain opens branch at Bluewater

A fast food chain has opened its seventh branch in Kent at the county’s largest shopping centre.

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‘Age isn’t an excuse’: Lakeside community terrorised by ‘vile’ catapult-wielding teens takes action

04 June 2025
‘Age isn’t an excuse’: Lakeside community terrorised by ‘vile’ catapult-wielding teens takes action

Fed-up residents say yobs targeting and killing wildlife constantly - and even attacking a mum-of-two in her car - need to be “held to account”.

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Restaurant shut after ‘serious infestation’ of cockroaches and mice

04 June 2025
Restaurant shut after ‘serious infestation’ of cockroaches and mice

A restaurant serving Thai dishes has been forced to close its doors after council inspectors found a “risk to public health”.

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‘He was the kindest little boy’: Tributes paid to four-year-old killed in country road crash

03 June 2025
‘He was the kindest little boy’: Tributes paid to four-year-old killed in country road crash

Heartbroken family and friends have paid tribute to a “beautiful” and “golden” four-year-old who died after a two-car crash on a country road.

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