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Two people hospitalised after M25 crash between two vans near Sevenoaks
48+ min ago (265+ words) The van drivers, aged 39 and 74, were both taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries (stock image)(Image: UKNIP) A crash on the M25 near Sevenoaks has left two van drivers hospitalised. Kent Police were called at 11. 44pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 after…...
Surge in demand for people with one of four job titles
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (168+ words) Kent Live But demand for staff including aircraft pilots, air traffic controllers, travel agents and train drivers saw the greatest decline, say recruiters The Easter holidays, rising employment costs and uncertainty over the Gulf conflict were said to be easing…...
DWP told to change PIP rules to get disabled people into work
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (315+ words) Unions are calling for reform of the personal independence payment scheme (PIP) amid new research showing the high unemployment level of disabled people. The TUC said its study showed that disabled people are more than twice as likely to be…...
Grease The Musical tour tickets out now for less than "16 each
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (378+ words) Grease is, of course, the word, and soon the whole country be screaming it. The iconic musical, focusing on the tumultuous and high-octane relationship of Danny and Sandy, is hitting stages around the UK next year with an extensive tour....
Nurse at risk of Alzheimer's shares hand movement for prevention
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (749+ words) A registered nurse who is at a genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's has urged people to try a daily key hand movement to try to prevent the horrible disease. Maryann aka @maryann_with_a_plan on Tik Tok explained: "I am a nurse with…...
Drivers may be using lights wrong as Highway Code says 'never"
21+ hour, 54+ min ago (442+ words) Motorists could be misusing their headlights without realising. According to one driving expert, the habit is "not necessary" and could cause a crash or someone to fail their test. The driving instructor and theory test expert Annie Winterburn, from Theory…...
Binman explains rules for disposing of carrier bags
18+ hour, 22+ min ago (386+ words) Most of us will likely have a few supermarket carrier bags tucked away somewhere at home. They are far stronger than they once were, and these 'bags for life' are designed to be used time and time again. However, if…...
'Vital' maternity unit extension approved with work to start this year
23+ hour ago (375+ words) How the proposed extension to QEQM's maternity unit could look(Image: East Kent Hospitals / Local Democracy Reporting Service) A hospital is set to get a "vital" extension to its maternity unit after plans for an extension were green-lit. Proposals for…...
Uni to press on with huge housing plan as petition handed over
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (604+ words) Rosie Duffield Canterbury MP with campaigners from Save The Blean who handed their petition over to John Duffy, University of Kent COO(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) University bosses have vowed to press on with controversial plans for a massive…...
'Loving' grandfather remembered in the latest Kent death notices
23+ hour, 22+ min ago (811+ words) Jack William Congrave will be remembered as a 'beloved' husband, father-of-three and grandfather to seven. May he rest in peace. (Image: Funeral Notices) A 'loving' grandfather of seven is among those being remembered in the latest death and funeral notices…...