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New care home to create 100 jobs

New care home to create 100 jobs

17 September 2024

The opening date of a new 70-bed care home, set to create dozens of jobs, has been revealed.

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‘My chest felt like it was ready to pop - I was having a heart attack at 33’

‘My chest felt like it was ready to pop - I was having a heart attack at 33’

16 September 2024

A dad-of-three says his life has completely changed after he had a heart attack while playing in a charity football match.

High street ‘legend’ given just weeks to live

High street ‘legend’ given just weeks to live

14 September 2024

The family of a popular business owner who has been told he has just weeks left to live say he will be “missed by everyone”.

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‘A country without the need for foodbanks is the vision’

‘A country without the need for foodbanks is the vision’

13 September 2024

As part of National Foodbank Day a charity showcased messages from people explaining the hardship they face.

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Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic

Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic

13 September 2024

The parents of tennis star who died from anaphylactic shock say it is “wonderful” to support an allergy clinic which is the first of its kind in Kent.

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

11 September 2024

Construction is finally underway to rebuild a row of houses destroyed in a harrowing gas explosion.

'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

11 September 2024

A retired teacher says he is the luckiest man alive after he suffered significant brain injuries from three separate accidents.

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‘Incredible’ support for at-risk centre

‘Incredible’ support for at-risk centre

10 September 2024

Around 300 people protested on a seafront walk to show their support for a children's centre which could be axed as part of funding cuts.

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Child in care of agency dies sparking Ofsted visit

Child in care of agency dies sparking Ofsted visit

09 September 2024

The death of a child in the care of a foster agency sparked a visit from Ofsted.

Elderly patient was charged £18k for free care

Elderly patient was charged £18k for free care

08 September 2024

Kent County Council has paid out almost £20,000 to a pensioner charged for years of care she should have had for free.

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Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

Family’s ‘unbearable pain’ after sudden death of ‘kind and loyal’ dad, 46

08 September 2024

The family of a hardworking and loving dad have been left devastated after he suffered a heart attack and died aged just 46.

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Plans to turn £1.65m boutique hotel into care home

Plans to turn £1.65m boutique hotel into care home

06 September 2024

A luxury hotel could be transformed into a care facility amid a huge predicted shortfall of beds in the area.

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

04 September 2024

A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.

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Nurse napped in eye mask leaving child patient in soiled bedding

Nurse napped in eye mask leaving child patient in soiled bedding

03 September 2024

A boy with complex health needs lay in urine-soiled sheets for five hours as his nurse dosed off during her shift.

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Family’s devastation as 11-year-old’s rare cancer returns for third time

Family’s devastation as 11-year-old’s rare cancer returns for third time

01 September 2024

The parents of an 11-year-old girl whose rare cancer has returned for a third time say they have been left “devastated”.

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‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

31 August 2024

A Polish man living in Kent has told how he launched a blood donation scheme to boost the reputation of fellow immigrants.

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‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

30 August 2024

A private ambulance company that provided transport for NHS patients to reach hospital appointments has suddenly ceased trading.

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Heat health alert issued as mercury could hit 31C

Heat health alert issued as mercury could hit 31C

28 August 2024

Forecasters predicting a temperature spike of more than 30C have triggered a heat health alert covering Kent.

Fundraiser for girl left with life-changing injuries after school bus and tractor crash

Fundraiser for girl left with life-changing injuries after school bus and tractor crash

27 August 2024

Grace Tutt has been left with life-changing injuries after her school bus was involved in an accident with a tractor.

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Shopper ‘disgusted’ after finding ‘poo-like item’ in Sainsbury’s salad

Shopper ‘disgusted’ after finding ‘poo-like item’ in Sainsbury’s salad

27 August 2024

A customer was left unable to eat for the rest of the day after she found a poo-like lump at the bottom of her supermarket salad.

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