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Care home residents discovered ‘lifting empty forks to their mouths as staff talked over them'
A care home has been plunged into special measures after residents waited 19 hours for help while others lifted empty forks to their mouths.
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Live: Hosepipe ban enforced amid Kent water outages and rail disruption on another scorching day
A hosepipe ban has been announced, commuters are facing disruption, and homes are without water as Kent braces for another day of high temperatures.
Build homes on old youth centre site to tackle anti-social behaviour, say developers
Developers say building homes on a former youth centre site will help tackle anti-social behaviour - but residents want the facility rebuilt instead.
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Hosepipe ban in Kent with 'immediate effect' announced by South East Water
'We sadly need to ask our communities to not use their hosepipes immediately'
'Inadequate' Kent care home placed in special measures after damning inspection uncovers 'unreported assaults'
The home says it has taken immediate and decisive action to address concerns
'I'm 103 and never been drunk in my life!’
A great-great-grandmother reveals the secrets to her long life, including the fact she’s never been drunk and was ‘always on the go’.
Person taken to hospital after crash on major route
A person has been taken to hospital after a one-vehicle crash on the A2.
Man charged after reports of someone carrying weapon in Herne Bay sparks armed police swoop
Armed police swooped on the seaside town on Monday (June 21)
Demolition begins after suspected arson blaze left Odeon cinema in ruins
Demolition work is now underway at a former cinema destroyed by fire in a suspected arson attack.
‘A huge shame’: Sadness as much-loved Kent cinema to close
A much-loved cinema is to shut next week - after bosses warned it would struggle to survive amid rising car park charges.
Paedophile teacher who abused boys in care home jailed
A former teacher who abused young boys at a children’s home - including targeting one victim as he slept - has been jailed for 14 years.
Parents join forces to save gymnastics after club's sudden collapse
Determined parents have launched a new gymnastics club just two weeks after the sudden closure of a previous provider that had operated for 50 years.
‘It’s mind-blowing! Seven years ago, I was just flipping burgers - now I’m here’
A burger restaurant boss says it is his “crowning achievement” to be asked to run the kitchen at a swanky rooftop bar.
Teen who kicked autistic man in ‘senseless’ gang attack spared immediate punishment
A teenager who kicked an autistic man as he lay on the ground during a “senseless” gang attack has been spared immediate punishment.
Watch: Rob Beckett bowled over by giant ball while filming new TV show in Kent
A team of celebrities were on a roll as they pushed a giant red ball through Canterbury - until they got stuck at the city’s security bollards.
'This will only last three or four years': Resurfacing works short-term fix for rollercoaster road
Costly ongoing repairs to a “rollercoaster” dual carriageway could only last three or fours years, it has been revealed.
Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40C
Parts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.
Hour-by-hour forecast for Kent’s hottest day as extreme heat warning upgraded to red
Highs of up to 38C are expected this week
10 Kent pubs where you can watch the World Cup and cheer on England
Some venues are extending their opening hours and offering deals
‘We’ve got wine in our blood - but it’s time to step away’
Owners of one of Kent’s oldest vineyards say they are still planning to step away after a sale lasting 18 months fell through.