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Weighing up the cost of rising obesity

Weighing up the cost of rising obesity

15 June 2014

With two-thirds of adults living in Dartford and Gravesham being classed as overweight or obese, it is time to weigh up the potential cost...

Pilgrims Hospice inpatient unit to stay open

Pilgrims Hospice inpatient unit to stay open

13 June 2014

In a stunning u-turn, charity chiefs have decided to keep the under-threat inpatient Pilgrims Hospice unit in Canterbury open.

A feel-good photo could win you an annual pass to Kent's Country Parks

A feel-good photo could win you an annual pass to Kent's Country Parks

12 June 2014

Six Ways to Wellbeing campaign offering an annual season ticket to nine Country Parks across Kent.

Shock as popular hospital secretary dies at work

Shock as popular hospital secretary dies at work

12 June 2014

Hospital staff have been left distraught after a "hugely popular" colleague collapsed and died in front of them.

Patients 'at risk' as serious failings revealed in surgery inspection

Patients 'at risk' as serious failings revealed in surgery inspection

11 June 2014

A snap inspection of a doctor's surgery sparked by safety concerns has revealed "unacceptable levels of risk" to patients.

Knight in green armour to wage war on litter

Knight in green armour to wage war on litter

10 June 2014

A character called Sir Litternot is the latest weapon in the council's war on litter

Pilgrims Hospice bosses reconsider planned closure

Pilgrims Hospice bosses reconsider planned closure

09 June 2014

An outcry at plans to shut a Pilgrims Hospice unit has prompted trustees to postpone public meetings while they go back to the drawing board.

Fresh hope for Minor Injuries Unit

Fresh hope for Minor Injuries Unit

09 June 2014

Health bosses announce they have extended contract for valuable service and are once again searching for a new provider.

Tumour makes you feel you are living on a boat

Tumour makes you feel you are living on a boat

09 June 2014

Former hairdresser has a rare growth on her brain that makes her feel as though she is living in a boat.

'Medicine mix up could have killed me'

'Medicine mix up could have killed me'

08 June 2014

A chronically ill father claims he could have died after a drugs delivery company got into a muddle with his medication.

It's enough to make you sick: Hospital staff leaves pool of vomit at entrance for 24 HOURS

It's enough to make you sick: Hospital staff leaves pool of vomit at entrance for 24 HOURS

03 June 2014

Darent Valley hospital has apologised after a visitor complained that a pool of vomit was left at the entrance for 24 hours without being cleaned.

Public meeting to air plans for Pilgrims future

 Public meeting to air plans for Pilgrims future

03 June 2014

The future of Thanet’s Pilgrims Hospice will be discussed at a special meeting next week.

Doctors failed to spot pensioner's broken leg

Doctors failed to spot pensioner's broken leg

02 June 2014

A pensioner was left walking on a broken leg for three months - because doctors dismissed it as an infection.

Mum in agony after botched caesarean prescribed tea

Mum in agony after botched caesarean prescribed tea

01 June 2014

A mother who almost died when her bowel was perforated during an emergency caesarean was told she had wind - and given peppermint tea.

Hundreds storm out of meeting about hospice

Hundreds storm out of meeting about hospice

31 May 2014

Crowds of people fighting to save beds at the Pilgrims Hospice walked out of a public meeting last night.

Patients' letters delivered to wrong address... for 10 years

Patients' letters delivered to wrong address... for 10 years

30 May 2014

Highly confidential patient information - including test results - have been delivered to the wrong address for a DECADE.

Shock as pregnant mum, 22, found dead on floor

Shock as pregnant mum, 22, found dead on floor

30 May 2014

The family of a young pregnant woman have been left stunned by her mystery death along with her unborn baby while at home with her toddler son.

Horror as rallycross driver's car bursts into flames

Horror as rallycross driver's car bursts into flames

26 May 2014

Dramatic video has emerged of the horrifying moment a race circuit owner's rallycross car erupted into a fireball in front of stunned spectators.

Woman's miracle recovery after near-fatal stroke

Woman's miracle recovery after near-fatal stroke

26 May 2014

A woman told she may never walk again has defied medics to take the first vital steps to recovery after a huge stroke.

Dad’s scare as wife and girls taken ill

Dad’s scare as wife and girls taken ill

24 May 2014

A father's nightmare came true when he had three family members in three hospital wards... one battling a killer bug.

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