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Baby’s ‘violent reaction’ to Vicks VapoRub was ‘like a horror movie’

08 May 2025
Baby’s ‘violent reaction’ to Vicks VapoRub was ‘like a horror movie’

A mum is warning other parents after her baby accidentally swallowed a tiny amount of a popular ointment and had a horrific reaction.

Special service to commemorate life of one of the county’s most influential figures

08 May 2025
Special service to commemorate life of one of the county’s most influential figures

The high-profile life of one of the county’s most influential figures is to be celebrated at Rochester Cathedral where many will share their tributes.

Iconic vintage aircraft to go on show at cathedral

03 May 2025
Iconic vintage aircraft to go on show at cathedral

A world-famous vintage plane, which has undergone a complex restoration over the last 10 years, is to go on display at a historic Kent venue.

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Controversial school merger edges closer despite parents’ fears

01 May 2025
Controversial school merger edges closer despite parents’ fears

A proposed merger between two education trusts in different parts of the county has moved a step closer despite objections from parents.

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New bank planned for shopping centre

01 May 2025
New bank planned for shopping centre

It’s all change at an out-of-town shopping centre with a major bank the latest looking to move in.

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‘I’ve been trapped in my home for years’

29 April 2025
‘I’ve been trapped in my home for years’

A wheelchair-bound widow who suffered life-threatening injuries after a fall is still waiting to be rehoused due to a severe lack of suitable homes.

Week-long festival inspired by hire of piano for jazz legend

27 April 2025
Week-long festival inspired by hire of piano for jazz legend

A church is to host a piano festival after a world-renowned jazz legend unexpectedly said “yes” to a request to perform at the high street venue.

Faeces found in toilet roll holder as care firm branded ‘inadequate’

25 April 2025
Faeces found in toilet roll holder as care firm branded ‘inadequate’

The health watchdog has rated a care company “inadequate” and placed it under special measures to protect vulnerable clients’ safety.

‘This pub could become a true community hub - in the right hands’

22 April 2025
‘This pub could become a true community hub - in the right hands’

A roadside pub with a “loyal local following” has temporarily called last orders while its owners seek to find a new landlord to run it.

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Government responds after Kent MP accuses them of ‘watering down’ grooming gang inquiries

10 April 2025
Government responds after Kent MP accuses them of ‘watering down’ grooming gang inquiries

The Home Secretary has insisted “victim-centred” inquiries will be going ahead despite criticisms over their handling of the grooming gangs scandal.

College lecturer wins tribunal after students recorded colleague mocking her

10 April 2025
College lecturer wins tribunal after students recorded colleague mocking her

A former senior college lecturer could receive a huge payout after she was a victim of false racial abuse claims and harassment by colleagues.

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Historic pier salvaged by volunteers shut again for ‘important safety works’

09 April 2025
Historic pier salvaged by volunteers shut again for ‘important safety works’

An iconic town pier reopened to the public just nine months ago after previously plunging into the water has been closed again for safety reasons.

Care home in special measures after ‘banning residents from buying sweets and fizzy drinks’

09 April 2025
Care home in special measures after ‘banning residents from buying sweets and fizzy drinks’

A care home for adults with autism and mental health issues has been placed in special measures after an inspection revealed a series of shortfalls.

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‘No Olympic legacy here’: Swimmer slams ‘dirty’ council-run sports venue

01 April 2025
‘No Olympic legacy here’: Swimmer slams ‘dirty’ council-run sports venue

A swimmer has blasted facilities at a council’s flagship sports centre, which hosts international events, calling them a “disgrace”.

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Dockyard's ‘hidden treasure’ to host inflatable aqua park

30 March 2025
Dockyard's ‘hidden treasure’ to host inflatable aqua park

Thrill seekers are being invited to take the plunge as a new floating obstacle course launches at a watersports centre based at a former dockyard.

‘It’s time to move on’: Upmarket menswear shop to leave town after 26 years

23 March 2025
‘It’s time to move on’: Upmarket menswear shop to leave town after 26 years

A high-end fashion shop in the heart of a town’s multi-million-pound masterplan is relocating to a neighbouring “more of a destination” high street.

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Bus service set to return to shopping centre

18 March 2025
Bus service set to return to shopping centre

A bus operator is revising a timetable on a busy route to reinstate a stop at a shopping centre after feedback from passengers.

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Parents worried over ‘unethical’ school merger plans

10 March 2025
Parents worried over ‘unethical’ school merger plans

A proposed merger between two education trusts based in different parts of Kent - and with different performance ratings - has sparked a major row.

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‘There’s nothing wrong with her mind’: Kent’s oldest person celebrates 111th birthday

08 March 2025
‘There’s nothing wrong with her mind’: Kent’s oldest person celebrates 111th birthday

Supercentenarian Hilda Luck has celebrated her 111th birthday with cards sent from friends and family all over the world and even from His Majesty.

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‘Overcrowding and treatment in corridors must change at struggling hospital’

05 March 2025
‘Overcrowding and treatment in corridors must change at struggling hospital’

A health watchdog has issued a warning notice to a Kent A&E department after a catalogue of issues - but took a year to publish the damning report.

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