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'Government must invest in training after baby death scandal'

'Government must invest in training after baby death scandal'

20 February 2020

A charity is calling for the government to invest millions of pounds into NHS maternity training amid a hospital trust's baby death scandal.

Ex-England manager delivers life-saving machine

Ex-England manager delivers life-saving machine

19 February 2020

Football legend Glenn Hoddle has visited Kent to deliver life-saving machine.

Special needs education 'still needs improving'

Special needs education 'still needs improving'

19 February 2020

Inspectors reviewing weaknesses in a children's special education needs and disability service say progress is being made to turn around the service.

Coronavirus scare sees staff sent home

Coronavirus scare sees staff sent home

18 February 2020

Staff at a travel firm were told to work from home after their colleague - who stopped in coronavirus-hit Taiwan - developed flu-like symptoms.

Is fruit really good for you?

Is fruit really good for you?

18 February 2020

We're always encouraging our children to eat fruit, but it may not be as healthy as we are made to believe.

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Nando's reopens after 'mouse' spotted

Nando's reopens after 'mouse' spotted

17 February 2020

A branch of a popular chicken chain was shut for a "deep clean" after a rodent was spotted inside the restaurant.

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Hospital prepares to fight coronavirus

Hospital prepares to fight coronavirus

17 February 2020

A hospital has explained how it is getting ready to help patients showing signs of the killer virus as further advice is issued to protect people.

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Prostate cancer tests more comfortable thanks to new chair

Prostate cancer tests more comfortable thanks to new chair

17 February 2020

Men having tests for prostate cancer should have a more comfortable experience in future, thanks to a donation to Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

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KCC to ditch 'gas-guzzling' cars

KCC to ditch 'gas-guzzling' cars

14 February 2020

The county council plans to switch to electric cars in an attempt to reduce its carbon footprint.

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'My miraculous recovery from septic shock'

'My miraculous recovery from septic shock'

14 February 2020

A fisherman who was given only a 40% chance of survival after developing septic shock has shared his story.

ITV to air last hours of celebrity chef's life

ITV to air last hours of celebrity chef's life

14 February 2020

A show dedicated to the memory of Kent chef Gary Rhodes, who died aged 59 last year, will be shown on Saturday.

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Dad's fears for son on 'coronavirus cruise'

Dad's fears for son on 'coronavirus cruise'

13 February 2020

A Kent dad says he fears for his son's safety after 100 tourists were thrown off his cruise amid coronavirus fears.

15 'preventable' baby deaths in maternity scandal

15 'preventable' baby deaths in maternity scandal

13 February 2020

The chief executive of an hospital trust has said that there could be 15 cases of preventable baby deaths.

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Independent inquiry into under-fire maternity units

Independent inquiry into under-fire maternity units

13 February 2020

An independent investigation of maternity units at the centre of the baby death scandal will be carried out.

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Surgery moved from hospital

Surgery moved from hospital

13 February 2020

Hundreds of patients who undergo a type of planned surgery will soon have to travel to another hospital instead.

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'Failed by the system - but she's at peace now'

'Failed by the system - but she's at peace now'

13 February 2020

EXCLUSIVE: The family of a 27-year-old anorexia sufferer who died weighing less than four stone say she was let down by the lack of services in Kent.

New app could ease pressure on GPs

New app could ease pressure on GPs

13 February 2020

More than one million NHS patients across the county can now access an app which offers a free online health service.

Hospital chiefs grilled in private

Hospital chiefs grilled in private

12 February 2020

Governors at a scandal-hot NHS trust have grilled hospital bosses in private in the wake of several baby deaths.

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Coronavirus fake news sends Island into meltdown

Coronavirus fake news sends Island into meltdown

12 February 2020

A social media post reporting a "confirmed case" of coronavirus in a hospital waiting room sent an island into melt down — but it was a false alarm.

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'New hospital would have prevented baby deaths'

'New hospital would have prevented baby deaths'

12 February 2020

An MP claims the baby death scandal in east Kent could have been avoided if a new hospital was up and running.

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