As a bill on assisted dying is formally introduced in the House of Commons, we speak to Kent families and charities on both sides of the debate.

A young woman had to have her leg amputated after a small lump on her shin doctors had said was “nothing to worry about” turned out to be cancerous.

New cameras are being installed across a hospital’s car parks as part of a new parking system designed to do away with paper tickets.

Thousands of fed-up patients will have to wait years for a new GP surgery despite being without a dedicated one since 2022.

A hospital says a power cut this morning “will have an impact” throughout the day, with appointments being postponed.

A devastated newly-wed whose husband died suddenly as they slept says they had their “whole lives” ahead of them.

A dad-of-four says he almost died from sepsis after scratching himself while cutting his nails - urging people to be more aware of the symptoms.

A mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a pregnancy complication has shared her story as she expects twins again to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

A beauty salon owner who bravely battled cancer with “dignity and grace” has died aged 33.

Fears are rising that residents of a coastal hotspot could soon be left with nowhere to swim amid pool closures and declining seawater quality.

Nearly 30,000 adults and children are waiting to be assessed for autism and ADHD in what critics are calling a “broken” system.

Ten years on from a decision to restrict the opening hours of fast food outlets near schools, childhood obesity rates have climbed instead of falling.

New road restrictions could be added to an increasingly busy trading estate to tackle congestion and improve safety - but not everyone is convinced.

A charity which provides support for youngsters struggling with their mental health has been nominated for an award for their work.

A major emergency response was launched to rescue a person trapped in mud.

A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.

A nationwide initiative tackling issues around underage vaping and illegal sales is being piloted in Kent.

An optician has warned people to watch out for their eye health after recent figures showed sight loss is set to rise in the county.

A hospital trust has been told to take action following the “avoidable” death of a primary school teacher.

A pensioner has described the “horrible” moment she discovered her foot was infested with maggots seven days into her stay at a hospital.