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Trust declares critical incident due to ‘exceptional demand’ for hospital services
Hospital chiefs have declared a critical incident due to “ongoing and exceptional demand”, warning of possible “long waits”.
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Jan Leeming hits out over ‘screaming child’ spoiling lunch at Kent hotel
A former BBC newsreader has taken a pop at a Kent boutique hotel, saying that a screaming child spoiled a birthday lunch with a friend.
Mum feared driver ‘wouldn't stop’ before hit-and-run that killed son, 4
The mum of a boy killed in a hit-and-run sent voice notes before the fatal smash, saying in one that she "knew they wouldn't stop".
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CCTV appeal following assault in pub
Police have released a CCTV image of a man after paramedics were called to an assault in Wetherspoons.
BBC Two to screen documentary featuring Kent County Council
A major BBC Two documentary hosted by Laura Keunssberg featuring Reform UK’s tenure at Kent County Council will air this week.
‘We are unashamedly ‘Kent first’ in our approach’
In her column, Linden Kemkaran says Kent County Council is making changes that will directly help Kent’s communities and residents.
Huge mounds of waste dumped in country lane
Several large piles of waste have been fly-tipped on a country lane which leads to a church.
Warehouses at docks to be demolished to make way for ‘future development’
An application has been submitted to clear land ahead of future development at Chatham Docks.
‘I had an adrenaline rush’: Teenager admits he ‘wanted to hurt’ alleged murder victim
A 16-year-old boy who has admitted manslaughter has told a court he wanted to hurt a man, but not seriously injure him, as a murder trial continues.
‘It didn’t make sense’: Man suffers lasting pain after wrong tooth removed
A 37-year-old man has been awarded £6,700 after the wrong tooth was removed following a misdiagnosis.
Huge hike in parking charges planned as council looks to balance books
Parking charges are set to rise by an inflation-busting 20% as a cash-strapped council looks to balance its books.
Huge new Home Bargains to open this weekend - just a mile from existing store
A new Home Bargains store is to open this weekend - bringing two branches within a mile of each other.
Police called to disturbance at soft play centre
Police were called to a disturbance at a soft play centre after a man reportedly pushed a member of staff.
Emergency crews attend six-vehicle crash on A2
Six vehicles have been involved in a collision on a dual carriageway and all traffic was held.
Kent County Council’s asylum seeker bill ‘trebles in five years’
Kent’s spending on looking after asylum seekers has tripled in five years and is higher than any region in the country, according to research.
Closed pub to ‘rise again’ after hitting the market
A new landlord is being sought to take over a pub which closed after the last owners decided to retire.
Sex offender who raped child jailed for 13 years
A 62-year-old man who carried out sexual abuse against a child has been sentenced after being found guilty by a jury.
Huge former tax office up for £10.5m after being converted into flats
A newly-converted city centre office block, which has been transformed into flats, has gone on the market for £10.5 million.
‘He didn’t hesitate’: Boy, 4, donates his Christmas money to hospice after uncle’s death
A little boy has donated his £25 Christmas money to the Pilgrims Hospice after seeing a family member being cared for by the charity.
Final chance to have say on garden centre plans to add padel courts
Proposed padel courts will bring a major boost to a town’s health and wellbeing, say the promoters.