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Two care homes in special measures after 'unexplained bruising' and ‘hot drink thrown at resident’
The health watchdog has put two care homes in Kent under close observation following damning inspections which uncovered “serious failures”.
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‘Exceptional’ children’s hospice a service for others to learn from, says health watchdog
A hospice supporting children with serious or life-limiting conditions has been rated “outstanding” again by the Care Quality Commission.
‘We’ve been so busy’: Italian launches in former chippy after £200k revamp
The owner of a new Italian restaurant that has opened in a former chippy says he has been “super busy” despite opening in January.
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Ferry passengers facing four-hour delays
Passengers are facing long cross-Channel delays due to an “operational incident”.
Block of flats evacuated after fire leaves woman injured
Ten fire engines were scrambled to a block of flats after a blaze broke out in a bathroom.
Critical incident remains at hospital but ban on visitors lifted on some wards
Bosses who declared a critical incident at a hospital due to a sudden “high demand” for its services have thanked the community for its support.
Emergency services descend on historic castle after man ‘falls from height’
A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital following a sizeable emergency services presence at a town’s historic venue.
Beachfront cannabis farm busted as police seize 300 plants
A cannabis farm was dismantled and more than 300 plants seized after officers raided a beachfront property.
Water boss in line for ‘wild’ £400k bonus as Ofwat announces investigation
A regulator has announced it has opened an investigation into South East Water, as its revealed its chief executive is in line for a mega bonus.
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter after electrician killed on Kent beach
One teenager accused of killing a 49-year-old has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
New town without water after power problems
Some 2,000 residents woke up to find their taps running dry after a power outage at a South East Water site stopped the water from being pumped.
‘I’ve created my own water collection system so my family can flush the toilet’
A dad has resorted to making his own DIY rainwater collection system to fulfil basic functions as the second major outage in his town continues.
Starting date for work on new budget supermarket revealed
Building works on a long-awaited supermarket outside the town centre is due to start, with hopes it will be finished by the end of the year.
Costa Coffee takes over another closed cafe inside Sainsbury’s
Costa Coffee has taken over another closed cafe inside a Sainsbury’s store.
Widow left ‘shaken’ after burglars break in and steal ‘priceless’ possessions
A widow has been left devastated after burglars broke into her home and stole sentimental items, including World War One medals.
Man taken to hospital after thugs steal phone and cash in violent mugging
A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked during a mugging.
Footage shows water delivered, photographed then removed from doorstep
Footage reveals the “surprising” moment emergency water supplies were delivered to a South East Water customer before being taken away.
Search and rescue helicopters to operate out of Manston after Lydd costs row
Search and rescue helicopters will operate out of Manston from today after a row over cost increases and “suspension of out-of-hours access”.
CCTV released after assault at Wetherspoon pub
Police have released four images of people they want to speak to after a teenager was left with cuts and bruises in an alleged pub attack.
Manhunt launched after victim mugged in car park
Police are searching for a robber after a man was mugged in a car park.