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Young mum diagnosed with ovarian cancer warns women not to ignore signs
A mum diagnosed with ovarian cancer two weeks after having surgery to mitigate pain caused by endometriosis has urged women not to ignore the signs.
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The Kent service helping mums take their babies home – after fearing the worst
Mums who feared their babies would be born too soon returned to a Kent hospital to celebrate a service that helped bring them safely into the world.
Could 1,600-home estate in Kent be derailed by 384-year-old will?
Plans for a sprawling housing estate are at risk of being derailed – after a 384-year-old will emerged as the centrepiece of a High Court challenge.
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Couple’s relief at council’s U-turn to allow stillborn brothers to be buried together
A couple desperate for their two stillborn babies to be buried together say ‘a weight has been lifted’ after council bosses reversed their decision.
Tesco store closed amid ‘concerns for man’s welfare’
A Tesco Express store was forced to close after police were called to an incident inside the shop.
‘There’s no way it will cope’: Shock as busy junction upgrades axed
Long-awaited upgrades at one of Kent’s busiest roundabouts have been dropped despite huge housebuilding plans nearby.
Youth hubs set up to tackle surge in unemployment
New youth hubs are set to be rolled out in six boroughs across the county to help tackle a surge in unemployment.
Club boss calls for ‘clarity’ on vaccine expansion following meningitis outbreak
The boss of a nightclub at the heart of the meningitis outbreak is calling on government officials to “provide clarity” regarding MenB vaccines.
Man charged with 13 offences after ‘shop staff attacked and office damaged’
A man has appeared in court charged with 13 offences following a series of incidents involving violence and racial slurs.
‘We're horrified': Funeral directors shocked at steep crematorium price hikes
Funeral directors say they are “horrified” by a steep price hike at a Kent crematorium – with grieving families already choosing to go elsewhere.
Opening date revealed for coffee chain's latest branch in former Body Shop
A national coffee chain has revealed the opening date for its latest branch inside a former Body Shop site.
‘Smell of gas’ after large tree falls in high winds and blocks road
Emergency services have been called after a fallen tree blocked a road while a gas smell was reported.
‘They’ve been pulling pints in this pub for 500 years. Has it always been this busy?’
Secret Drinker ducks into a 15th Century inn with oodles of history and plenty of punters
‘They’ve been pulling pints in this pub for 500 years. Has it always been this busy?’
Secret Drinker ducks into a 15th Century inn with oodles of history and plenty of punters
Revealed: The most and least affordable places to buy a house in Kent
People living in the most affordable part of Kent say they “love it” and others don’t realise how much it has to offer.
Kent’s MasterChef finalist on verge of title
A chef from Kent is in the final three of the hit show as he cooks off to take the title in the series finale.
Daily meningitis outbreak updates to end as no new cases reported for fourth day
Health officials have today announced there have been no new meningitis cases linked to a Kent outbreak for four days running.
British forces to ‘board and seize Russia’s shadow fleet’ in UK waters off Kent
British forces will start boarding and seizing Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ passing through the English Channel in a move announced by the Prime Minister.
Cracking family days out in Kent this Easter
Enjoy egg hunts, garden trails, craft sessions and more at the county’s top attractions this Easter holiday.
Easter food festival returns with more than 120 stalls
The free festival also includes live cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, craft activities and live music.