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‘They will be a lifeline for so many’: New emergency mental health units planned for Kent
The county is set to benefit from an expansion of NHS mental health services across England which aims to help people get support closer to home.
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Dad left dribbling, babbling and unable to move after terrifying stroke in front of his children
A dad-of-four has told of the terrifying moment a stroke left him unable to speak as he tried to answer his frightened children.
‘Why I started Facebook rape rumour which led to friend’s arrest…’
A private tutor has lifted the lid on the circumstances which led to her claiming on Facebook that a rape had occurred in a popular park.
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New homes planned on land next door to Kent’s ‘most distinctive church’
Opponents fear one of the most distinctive and historic churches in the county could be compromised by a development of new homes.
Kent’s radio station records another big increase in listeners
KentOnline’s sister station, kmfm, is celebrating one of its strongest audience results in recent history.
All you need to know about Kent’s new music festival that’s set to welcome 40,000 fans this weekend
Your complete guide to a major three-day music event, with headliners JLS, Becky Hill and Madness.
'I could get more pulling pints': Hospital staff feeling squeeze after parking charges hike
Hospital staff say cuts to pay and rising parking costs are making them consider leaving for other jobs altogether.
‘It’s like stepping into Hogwarts!’: We try Kent's Harry Potter-themed afternoon tea
Our reviewer stepped into the wizarding world to find out whether a Harry Potter-themed afternoon tea was truly spellbinding.
Recipe of the Week: ‘Transform your jacket potato into a caesar salad sensation’
Looking for comfort food with serious crunch and flavour? You’ll love this mash-up of two classics.
Traders ready to ‘fight’ market closure plan
Stallholders have quickly gathered a 500-signature petition opposing the closure of their twice-weekly market.
Children 'physically abused' at supported living site with mouldy food and holes in walls
Inspectors uncovered allegations of physical abuse, mouldy food, holes in walls and far-reaching safeguarding failings at a supported accommodation.
Booze-fuelled burglar stole alcohol from homes of neighbours while they slept
A carpenter who crept into the homes of villagers to pilfer booze from them was found slumped at the wheel of his car by an off-duty officer.
Domestic abuser jailed after suffocating girlfriend with duvet
A domestic abuser has been locked up after telling his girlfriend he would "annihilate" her before suffocating her with a duvet.
Tanks run 'critically low' as Kent residents warned of more water supply woes
Residents across parts of Kent are on the verge of losing water supplies as the country’s ongoing drought continues to disrupt homes.
Albanian nationals appear in court after 500 cannabis plants seized from two homes
A pair of Albanian nationals have been charged as part of an investigation into organised crime and drug production.
Work to start on £20m project to transform derelict former college into homes with rooftop gardens
Work is finally set to start on transforming an “ugly” derelict arts college, where Zandra Rhodes, Tracey Emin and Karen Millen once studied.
Man who tried to kill women with knife and hammer after ‘seeing Grim Reaper’ jailed
A 64-year-old who attacked two women with a knife and hammer after claiming he saw a “Grim Reaper-type” figure has been locked up.
Hospital statue removed as work starts on new 54-bed stroke unit
A statue that has stood outside a hospital entrance for almost 50 years has been temporarily removed as work begins on a new stroke unit.
‘Children aren’t being fed’: Food bank’s worries as council scraps £10 vouchers
A food bank says “hungry children aren’t being fed” after Kent County Council scrapped £10-a-week school holiday food vouchers.
Tanks run 'critically low' as residents warned of more water supply woes
Residents across Kent are on the verge of losing water supplies as the country’s ongoing drought continues to cause problems.