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‘Covid almost killed me - but I didn't want to give up on my dreams’

‘Covid almost killed me - but I didn't want to give up on my dreams’

13 May 2024

A woman “almost killed by Covid” has achieved her dream of climbing a mountain – despite suffering long-term effects from the illness.

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Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

13 May 2024

Parents have shared “harrowing” stories to an inquiry into traumatic childbirth leading to calls for an overhaul of maternity and post-natal care.

Woman in tears after using ‘life-changing’ bionic hand - but can you help her afford it?

Woman in tears after using ‘life-changing’ bionic hand - but can you help her afford it?

13 May 2024

A checkout assistant missing half her left arm says being able to use a bionic hand would be "life-changing".

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

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

13 May 2024

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’

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

13 May 2024

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

Pioneering tech to stop children fearing scans

12 May 2024

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

Ambitious plan to boost area’s NHS dentist places

Ambitious plan to boost area’s NHS dentist places

11 May 2024

A dentist is planning to treat more than 100 new NHS patients a month as part of expansion plans.

Teen completes chemo after winning golden buzzer on BGT

Teen completes chemo after winning golden buzzer on BGT

10 May 2024

A 13-year-old singer awarded the golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent with his choir has seen his dream come true by finishing chemotherapy.

Smoking costs Kent a whopping £1bn-plus a year, says new report

Smoking costs Kent a whopping £1bn-plus a year, says new report

10 May 2024

Kent’s smokers are costing the county £1.3bn a year, say new figures.

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Five babies die as whooping cough cases soar

Five babies die as whooping cough cases soar

09 May 2024

Pregnant women are being urged to come forward for whooping cough jabs amid soaring cases that has resulted in the deaths of five babies in England.

Michelin-guide restaurant to the stars ‘confident’ they can fix low food hygiene score

Michelin-guide restaurant to the stars ‘confident’ they can fix low food hygiene score

09 May 2024

A fine dining venue popular among its celebrity clientele has vowed to improve after being hit with the second lowest food hygiene rating.

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‘Miracle babies’ to take part in charity’s anniversary run

‘Miracle babies’ to take part in charity’s anniversary run

08 May 2024

Some of the 1,200 people helped by a special care baby unit each year will be among those taking part in a run to mark its milestone birthday.

Emergency closure due to water leak limits GP surgery access

Emergency closure due to water leak limits GP surgery access

08 May 2024

A burst water main has led to the emergency closure of a road leading to a GP surgery.

‘Being a mum is my favourite job - I want to be there for my children’

‘Being a mum is my favourite job - I want to be there for my children’

08 May 2024

A mum who needs life-changing treatment hopes one day she will be well enough to pick up her children without being in pain.

‘Seeing their disappointed faces was heartbreaking’

‘Seeing their disappointed faces was heartbreaking’

08 May 2024

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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‘She was scared and confused – she should have been allowed to die on her own terms’

‘She was scared and confused – she should have been allowed to die on her own terms’

08 May 2024

KentOnline visited a terminally ill woman and her husband in her final days to shine a light on the controversial debate about assisted dying.

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‘I didn’t even know you could die from asthma in this day and age’

‘I didn’t even know you could die from asthma in this day and age’

07 May 2024

The parents of a “kind and compassionate” man who died following a severe asthma attack are raising awareness of the condition.

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

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

05 May 2024

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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‘We thought she had growing pains but it was a 26cm tumour’

‘We thought she had growing pains but it was a 26cm tumour’

05 May 2024

An 11-year-old girl had to have life-saving surgery after doctors found a rare bone cancer.

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‘The odds weren’t in her favour’: Parents’ shock after newborn placed in coma

‘The odds weren’t in her favour’: Parents’ shock after newborn placed in coma

03 May 2024

A couple say they experienced a “living nightmare” when their newborn spent 10 days in a coma after contracting whooping cough.

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