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Sepsis death could have been prevented

18 October 2018
Sepsis death could have been prevented

A coroner has concluded that a 21-year-old man's death was as a result of a hospital's failure to diagnose and treat sepsis.

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Hospital admits failings after fatal sepsis symptoms missed

17 October 2018
Hospital admits failings after fatal sepsis symptoms missed

A 21-year-old was sent home to die by doctors who missed warning signs of sepsis.

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Plan for 400 homes tee’d up for golf course

16 October 2018
Plan for 400 homes tee’d up for golf course

An 18-hole golf course could soon make way for 400 homes in a move described as "madness" by some people living nearby.

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Trophy, cash and spirits stolen during Indian restaurant burglary

16 October 2018
Trophy, cash and spirits stolen during Indian restaurant burglary

Detectives have launched an investigation after a trophy, cash and alcohol was stolen from an award-winning Indian restaurant.

Overnight motorway closures in place this week

16 October 2018
Overnight motorway closures in place this week

A series of road works on the M20 continue to take place with road closures and speed limits being introduced.

Sinkhole road reopening delayed again

16 October 2018
Sinkhole road reopening delayed again

The reopening of a main road blighted by a giant sinkhole five months ago has been pushed back once again as utility companies carry out works.

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Baseball bat nearly lands man in jail

16 October 2018
Baseball bat nearly lands man in jail

A man who armed himself with a weapon after fearing he would be attacked was taken to court.

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Lifesaving drug shortage 'nightmare'

15 October 2018
Lifesaving drug shortage 'nightmare'

A mum is in fear of her son's life amid a worldwide shortage of a lifesaving device.

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Council voices concerns at Thameslink delay

15 October 2018
Council voices concerns at Thameslink delay

An authority has written to the rail minister to express concerns about the delay of the planned new Thameslink service.

Couple pocket £1m on lottery

12 October 2018
Couple pocket £1m on lottery

A young couple who hit the £1 million Lotto raffle jackpot are pressing ahead with plans to buy their dream home and getting married.

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Councillor defends social media post stating 'Britian is run by Islam'

12 October 2018
Councillor defends social media post stating 'Britian is run by Islam'

A borough councillor has defended sharing a social media post claiming Britain is run by Islam.

Tributes paid to self-made businessman after death

12 October 2018
Tributes paid to self-made businessman after death

Friends and family have paid tribute to a self-made businessman who worked tirelessly to provide for his wife and children following his death at 91.

Pensioner jailed for child sex abuse

11 October 2018
Pensioner jailed for child sex abuse

A man who sexually abused a child more than seven years ago has been jailed.

First Class picture special goes on sale

10 October 2018
First Class picture special goes on sale

Parents are heading to the newsagent to pick up their copy of this year's First Class special, free inside your Kent Messenger newspaper this week.

Van driver seriously injured in bus crash

08 October 2018
Van driver seriously injured in bus crash

A man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash with a bus.

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End of an era as head teacher quits for Dubai

08 October 2018
End of an era as head teacher quits for Dubai

A secondary school has announced a change of leadership after its head teacher left to take up a role abroad.

Baby abuser appeals to have jail term slashed

04 October 2018
Baby abuser appeals to have jail term slashed

A father who played a part in breaking his own son’s legs and leaving him permanently scarred has appealed against his 10-year prison sentence.

Three men arrested after suspicious activity at bookmaker

01 October 2018
Three men arrested after suspicious activity at bookmaker

Detectives investigating suspicious activity at a town centre bookies have arrested three men.

Double-murder suspect appears in court

01 October 2018
Double-murder suspect appears in court

Jack Ralph has been charged with the murders of a pensioner and her daughter.

Double-murder suspect Jack Ralph appears in court

01 October 2018
Double-murder suspect Jack Ralph appears in court

A 28-year-old charged with the murder of a Kent mother and daughter has appeared in court via video link.

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