Home   Categories   Grid

Private hospital bought by NHS trust in bid to reduce waiting lists

Private hospital bought by NHS trust in bid to reduce waiting lists

05 April 2024

An NHS trust has bought a private healthcare facility to help reduce patient waiting time.

1

‘I don’t remember the pain but my injuries were catastrophic’

‘I don’t remember the pain but my injuries were catastrophic’

05 April 2024

A dad whose life was saved by air ambulance crews said he would have died if they had not performed major roadside surgery.

7

‘This could be a disaster for some village halls’

‘This could be a disaster for some village halls’

03 April 2024

A charity has spoken of its ‘shock’ as the council withdraws a rates discount worth hundreds of pounds.

Riverside pub to reopen as fish and chip shop

Riverside pub to reopen as fish and chip shop

31 March 2024

A village is set to get its first fish and chips shop after the successful conversion of a Grade II-listed pub into a convenience store and takeaway.

2

Man taken to hospital after crash

Man taken to hospital after crash

30 March 2024

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a country road.

Developers dismiss concerns over homes at flood-risk village

Developers dismiss concerns over homes at flood-risk village

30 March 2024

Developers have hit back at claims a new housing development built on farmland will be plagued by flooding and traffic problems.

10

Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent

Where to see beautiful bluebells in Kent

29 March 2024

Kent’s woodlands are soon to be covered in carpets of eye-catching bluebells. Here are 10 places to see the colourful spring flowers.

5

Nominations for May local elections are open

Nominations for May local elections are open

26 March 2024

The combination of borough and parish council elections together will see voters in one town electing 374 councillors.

2

Sensory garden opens this weekend

Sensory garden opens this weekend

26 March 2024

Everyone has chipped in to fund a new sensory garden at a GP surgery – except the NHS.

Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

23 March 2024

Ten leisure centres across the county are set to benefit from a windfall aimed at make them cheaper to run.

1

Mum-to-be scoops £1,000 prize

Mum-to-be scoops £1,000 prize

22 March 2024

A mum-to-be has won £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.

Three arrested after man attacked with metal pole

Three arrested after man attacked with metal pole

22 March 2024

Officers have arrested three men after a man was hit with a metal pole which left him needing treatment at a hospital.

‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

22 March 2024

Hundreds of people have voiced their support for a new 3G pitch after rain stopped play for young footballers for a fifth week running.

5

Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

21 March 2024

Brides-to-be can pick up a bargain after a generous wedding shop owner donated her stock of dresses, veils and shoes to charity.

11

7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

18 March 2024

A borough’s Local Plan has been approved by a Government inspector despite being labelled as “a disaster” and “monstrosity” by campaigners.

3

Mum’s heartbreak after cancer victim daughter’s grave targeted by vandals

Mum’s heartbreak after cancer victim daughter’s grave targeted by vandals

15 March 2024

A mum says she has been left “heartbroken” after her daughter’s grave was vandalised.

4

8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

8 Easter trails at Kent’s National Trust locations

13 March 2024

Join in with Tudor-themed trails, outdoor egg hunts and giant noughts-and-crosses with the National Trust’s Easter activities.

New warden for village after rise in crime

New warden for village after rise in crime

11 March 2024

A parish council has employed a community liaison officer after a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour in the village.

4

‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

‘I want to unlock potential our area has to offer’

08 March 2024

A newly-declared general election hopeful believes boundary changes will help him defeat the sitting MP.

7

Where to see Kent’s delightful daffodils this spring

Where to see Kent’s delightful daffodils this spring

07 March 2024

The vibrant flowers will be springing up at gardens all over the county in the coming weeks. Here’s where you can find them.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More