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'There's no understanding; we're just being told to get on with it but we can’t do our jobs'
A frustrated GP says senior NHS officials have failed to provide help in the wake of repeated IT disruption as practices are “left to get on with it”.
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‘We’re very well prepared’: Kent steam show boss allays fears of wildfires
Organisers of a steam show have insisted robust fire safety measures are in place amid concerns sparks from traction engines could trigger wildfires.
Delays clear on M2 after after rush-hour vehicle breakdown
Traffic was queuing on a motorway this morning after a vehicle broke down on a slip road.
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RNLI open day to celebrate 200 years with special lifeboat demonstrations and live music
An RNLI station in Kent is marking a major milestone this weekend and is hosting a free open day to celebrate.
Huge stadium and 3,500 homes plan rejected amid 'toxic lead poisoning fears'
The Secretary of State has rejected plans for a £40 million waterfront neighbourhood featuring 3,500 homes and a new football stadium.
Former NHS worker, ex-police officer and hit-and-run killer: 41 criminals locked up this month
Lots of people who committed crimes were jailed this month and are now spending time behind bars.
‘Craft beer taps stretched as far as the eye could see and this boujee bar was absolutely buzzing’
Looking for a trendy, seaside hangout? Secret Drinker heads to a packed pub that’s bang on trend.
First look at plan for 115 town centre flats - without a single parking space
New images have been revealed showing the designs for two blocks of flats planned for a town centre.
'I'm deeply sorry': Therapist sanctioned over secret affair with client
A therapist sanctioned for pursuing an affair with a client and urging her to keep it a secret says he is “deeply sorry” for his actions.
Kent Politics Podcast: Starmer, Burnham and the future of local government
This month’s bumper edition of the Kent Politics Podcast brings together two big beasts from Labour and the Conservatives.
UK's biggest greenhouse secures right to extract more water amid series of supply outages
The UK's largest commercial greenhouse has secured permission to extract more water from an underground aquifer amid a series of supply outages.
999 flats created under planning loophole as council moves to close it
A council is seeking to stop the unlimited conversion of offices to flats without the need for planning permission.
Care home dubbed ‘God’s waiting room’ shut down by inspectors
A care home described it as “God’s waiting room” by its own staff is to close after inspectors found residents remained at significant risk of harm.
Work to begin on £300k outdoor play area
Council bosses have announced work will begin next month on a £300k project to install an inclusive and accessible children’s play area.
Paramedic trusted her instincts to save baby's life after monitor missed heart condition
A paramedic's decision to trust her clinical instincts over reassuring monitor readings helped save a baby's life.
‘It’s been desperately needed’: Hundreds queue for opening of new Bluewater anchor store
A long queue stretched through Kent’s largest shopping centre as “super excited” customers waited in line to get inside a huge new Next store.
Reform chief on next phase of KCC efficiency drive
In her latest column, Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaren has written about the next stage in the authority’s efforts to control costs.
‘That’s another shop gone’: Sadness as New Look store to close next week
A town centre New Look store will close next week, sparking disappointment among shoppers.
Drink-driving arrest after police called to Tesco car park
A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of committing driving offences in a supermarket car park.
‘Tired’ hotel set for £1.4m upgrade wins late-night alcohol bid
A village hotel has been granted a licence to open an hour later and expand with a £1.4million refurb project despite the objections of neighbours.