'I am clinging to vital £70k treatment to keep the cancer at bay'
An NHS matron diagnosed with an extremely rare tumour needs to fundraise for costly immunotherapy to keep her “alive and running” from the disease.
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£400k for cheapest ‘luxury’ flats on site where tenants forced out
The cheapest flats in the next stage of a divisive redevelopment will be marketed for at least £400,000 - sparking fears locals are being priced out.
Police seize cannabis plants from ‘strong smelling’ former charity building
Police remain at the scene of a suspected cannabis farm after being called to reports of suspicious activity at a former charity building.
Closure date of asylum accommodation in former army barracks pushed back
A controversial former barracks will still house asylum seekers into next year, despite previous plans to close it next month.
LIVE: GCSE results day for thousands of Kent pupils
Thousands of youngsters across Kent are waiting anxiously to discover their GCSE results today.
Cheers to Kent’s bank holiday beer festivals
Celebrate the long weekend with local ales and fruity ciders at a sun-soaked beer festival.
Broken down train blocks lines causing hours of delays
Rail passengers are facing hours of delays and diversions after a train broke down and blocked two lines of tracks.
KCC leader urges councils to check asylum seeker hotels after landmark ruling
The county council’s leader has urged district and borough authorities to take legal action against any unlawfully operating asylum seeker hotels.
Women found guilty of running brothels across Kent
Three women who helped run several brothel sites around the county, and advertised services on the likes of Gumtree, have been convicted.
It’s a simple solution': New tech trialled to keep trains on track during heatwaves
A new type of technology is being trialled on a Kent railway line "prone to issues" to help keep trains running, even during sweltering temperatures.
Emergency services scrambled to crash on main road
A busy road was partially shut while emergency services responded to a crash involving two vehicles.
Popular fireworks display cancelled amid high winds
An annual fireworks display expected to attract hundreds has been cancelled due to high winds.
‘It’ll stick out like a sore thumb!’ Concern as plan approved for Grand Designs-style house
A futuristic Grand Designs-style home will be built on stilts despite fears it will “stick out like a sore thumb” in Kent’s stunning countryside.
Dad-of-two cleared by jury acted in fear and shock before punch that left man brain-damaged
A dad-of-two cleared of causing GBH with intent was acting in fear and shock when he threw a punch that left a man brain-damaged, a jury was told.
Man ‘with sword’ Tasered as police officer injured during stand-off
Armed police were involved in a stand-off with a man allegedly seen “wielding a sword and a knife” in an incident in which an officer was hurt.
Vital rural bus service launches urgent appeal for more volunteer drivers
A vital rural bus service urgently needs more volunteer drivers to maintain its reliability for passengers.
Air ambulance on scene after ‘medical incident’ at school
An air ambulance was spotted this morning leaving a park after being called to a medical emergency at a school.
Harley bikers to ride out for vital medical service that operates ‘under the radar’
Harley Davidson bikers are getting revved up for a cruise around the county in aid of a vital but often “unnoticed” medical service.
Fire crews called to ex-nursery site earmarked for large HMO
Firefighters brought a blaze under control in just 18 minutes after being called to a derelict building that has stood empty for years.
One of Kent’s oldest ‘remarkable’ pubs up for sale
An abandoned 15th-century inn once hailed as “Kent’s most remarkable pub” has gone up for sale.