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Scout group in row with spa after losing base of 40 years

14 May 2024
Scout group in row with spa after losing base of 40 years

A youth group is looking for a new base after the health spa which owns the land ended their lease over safety fears.

Hotel, spa and wedding venue planned for golf club

14 May 2024
Hotel, spa and wedding venue planned for golf club

Proposals have been unveiled to create Kent’s first health and wellbeing-focused leisure destination.

Toddler swings smeared with dog poo

13 May 2024
Toddler swings smeared with dog poo

Vandals have removed safety bars and smeared dog poo on a set of swings.

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‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

13 May 2024
‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

A mum is “disgusted” with her son’s school after receiving a letter criticising his attendance while he battled a life-threatening illness.

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‘People can’t wait six months for mental health support’

13 May 2024
‘People can’t wait six months for mental health support’

As the NHS struggles to cope with the country’s mental health crisis, we spoke to those who are finding alternative places to get support.

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Pioneering tech to stop children fearing scans

12 May 2024
Pioneering tech to stop children fearing scans

A special scanner has been launched at a hospital to stop children worrying about having an MRI.

King announces continued patronage of historic Kent trust

10 May 2024
King announces continued patronage of historic Kent trust

The King will be continuing his patronage as the Medway heritage site’s trust celebrates its 40th year.

New special needs school given green light

09 May 2024
New special needs school given green light

A trust has been given the go-ahead to build a new special needs school following the success of its existing academies.

‘Seeing their disappointed faces was heartbreaking’

08 May 2024
‘Seeing their disappointed faces was heartbreaking’

Youth workers have set up a petition calling for their club to be reopened after being left heartbroken at having to turn devastated children away.

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Dad marks five years after daughter took her life by encouraging others to talk

06 May 2024
Dad marks five years after daughter took her life by encouraging others to talk

A dad is encouraging youngsters to talk about their mental health as he marks five years since his daughter took her own life.

'I faced £2.5k fine for dumped Amazon package I never received'

06 May 2024
'I faced £2.5k fine for dumped Amazon package I never received'

An Amazon customer says he was hit with a £75 fine and threatened with court action after being accused of “littering” an order that never arrived.

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Tragic mum’s brain tumour dismissed as ‘stress’ and ‘yoga injury’

05 May 2024
Tragic mum’s brain tumour dismissed as ‘stress’ and ‘yoga injury’

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved mum and dog groomer who died less than a year after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

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BGT star: ‘Youth clubs are vital for young people’

04 May 2024
BGT star: ‘Youth clubs are vital for young people’

A singer who captured hearts on Britain's Got Talent with his ‘surprise’ audition is throwing his support behind youth clubs threatened with closure.

Memorial unveiled for schoolgirl killed by drug driver

03 May 2024
Memorial unveiled for schoolgirl killed by drug driver

A memorial bench and plaque has been installed near a fire station close to where a schoolgirl was killed three years ago.

Pupils tuck into school’s new ‘edible garden’

02 May 2024
Pupils tuck into school’s new ‘edible garden’

Primary school pupils have been growing their own fruits and selling them to the community as part of a new “edible” scheme.

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Cyclist taken to hospital after ‘hit and run’

02 May 2024
Cyclist taken to hospital after ‘hit and run’

A cyclist was taken to hospital after being hit by a car carrying a livestock trailer which failed to stop at the scene.

Struggling business owners call for ferry’s return

30 April 2024
Struggling business owners call for ferry’s return

Traders say business has been badly affected by the axing of a ferry service with some even considering moving elsewhere.

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Thousands of illegal vapes found hidden behind ‘false shop walls’

30 April 2024
Thousands of illegal vapes found hidden behind ‘false shop walls’

Three stores suspected of selling unregulated vapes and tobacco products have been targeted in a series of police raids.

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‘Greedy’ fraudster jailed after high-risk betting scam

30 April 2024
‘Greedy’ fraudster jailed after high-risk betting scam

The head of a sham investment fund who duped four victims out of more than £150,000 which he used to fund his lifestyle has been jailed.

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Police helicopter deployed following ‘serious assault’ in village

30 April 2024
Police helicopter deployed following ‘serious assault’ in village

Two men have been charged in connection with reports of a serious assault in a village which required a police helicopter to be sent.

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