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Lordswood man thanks emergency crews after they saved his life during cardiac arrest
Robert Fresia, 59, suffered a cardiac arrest at his home while cleaning his car, requiring paramedics to work on him for three hours before…
Kent farm to create 170-acre habitat bank funded by developer contributions
The Hukins family is transforming their 170-acre farm near Biddenden into a habitat bank, restoring meadows, orchards, and river corridors …
Olympian Adam Gemili opens revamped gym at Dartford's Fairfield Leisure Centre
Dartford-raised Olympian Adam Gemili has officially opened the newly refurbished gym at Fairfield Leisure Centre. The facility has received…
Margate escape room The Escapement saved from closure by new owners
The Escapement in Cliftonville was set to close after its building was put up for sale, ending nearly a decade of operation. New owners hav…
Construction begins on new 160-place SEN school in Gillingham
Work has started on a new purpose-built facility for Inspire Academy on Cornwallis Avenue, which will provide 160 places for children with …
Tenterden Town Hall reopens following a £3 million restoration
The Grade II-listed town hall has undergone a two-year renovation to fix structural issues including damp and poor accessibility. The build…
Paddock Wood heritage project launches to document the town's history
A new community-led project is collecting local stories to preserve the heritage of Paddock Wood, from its origins as a rail hub to its war…
Residents of Ash save the 14th-century Chequer Inn from residential development
After the Chequer Inn was purchased by a developer, 130 local residents spent five years campaigning to bring the historic building back in…
Wells Health staff host careers day for Holmewood House School pupils
More than 15 consultants and healthcare professionals from Wells Health recently visited Holmewood House School to lead interactive worksho…
Former Second World War gun tower in Faversham converted into holiday home
A concrete Bofors anti-aircraft tower near Faversham has been transformed from a derelict wartime structure into a contemporary holiday hou…
Kent and Medway NHS trust halves number of patients waiting over 38 weeks for mental health support
The Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust has reduced the number of people waiting more than 38 weeks for community support from 305 to 1…
Community supermarket opening in Chatham's Pentagon Shopping Centre to offer affordable groceries
A new community supermarket is opening in the Pentagon Shopping Centre this October, offering fresh produce and household essentials at fix…