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Opening date revealed for new £24m sports complex

Opening date revealed for new £24m sports complex

16 May 2024

A sports centre is set to reopen after undergoing a multi-million-pound transformation.

Dozens fall ill after curry spiked with zombie drug

Dozens fall ill after curry spiked with zombie drug

16 May 2024

Workers at a high-security jail were taken to hospital following a “mass poisoning of staff” that left some struggling to breathe.

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World-first Emily nominated for top award

World-first Emily nominated for top award

16 May 2024

A healthcare worker who was the first person on the planet to perform her role has told of her pride at being shortlisted for a hospital award.

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Relief as plans to reopen abandoned pharmacies revealed

Relief as plans to reopen abandoned pharmacies revealed

15 May 2024

Two pharmacies which closed last year, leaving thousands in the lurch, are set to reopen.

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‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

15 May 2024

To mark Dementia Action Week, KentOnline has visited a home care agency to see how it’s using virtual reality to help people living with dementia.

‘I don’t know how new mums will manage, these groups are a lifeline’

‘I don’t know how new mums will manage, these groups are a lifeline’

15 May 2024

Mums who relied on one of the 33 children’s centres set to shut in Kent fear new parents will be left struggling.

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‘We’ve worked tirelessly to reinstate five-star hygiene rating’

‘We’ve worked tirelessly to reinstate five-star hygiene rating’

14 May 2024

A care home has cleaned up its act after a bad hygiene inspection saw it given the lowest rating to reinstate its five-star rating.

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Scout group in row with spa after losing base of 40 years

Scout group in row with spa after losing base of 40 years

14 May 2024

A youth group is looking for a new base after the health spa which owns the land ended their lease over safety fears.

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Tributes paid after death of public health chief and former Olympian

Tributes paid after death of public health chief and former Olympian

14 May 2024

A health chief who helped manage the response to the Covid pandemic across Medway and Kent has died.

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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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