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'I had no symptoms - but had a hysterectomy at 34'
A woman was forced to undergo a full hysterectomy due to cervical cancer at the age of 34 - despite having experienced no previous symptoms.
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Kent water supply problems continue with burst water pipe and power cut blamed
And yesterday some 4,500 properties in the county were hit by the supply issues in Maidstone, and Bidborough near Tunbridge Wells
Water set to return in Kent villages after weekend supply issues
Water supply issues were still impacting villages in Kent after another week of problems for South East Water customers.
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Police tape off field after man, 18, found dead
Police have taped off a field near allotments after a teenager was found dead this morning.
Ex-police officer snared by paedophile hunters after swapping selfies with teen girl
A retired police officer snared by “paedophile hunters” after sending depraved messages to a teenage girl has been spared jail.
Plans for tasting rooms with stunning views over vineyard revealed
A leading Kent winemaker has unveiled plans to build a new tasting room with views over its vineyard.
'It's been absolutely dire': Tunbridge Wells businesses share struggles amid water crisis
The area's MP has said what needs to happen now
South East Water boss in line for £400k bonus amid investigation into water firm over crisis
Thousands of homes and businesses have been affected by the latest Kent water chaos
Road blocked after van bursts into flames
A road was blocked after a van burst into flames on a main route.
Paul O’Grady’s £3m mansion vanishes from market after struggling to sell
Paul O’Grady’s luxury multi-million-pound estate has been pulled from the market after a year-long struggle to sell.
‘It’s so cruel’: Much-loved dad dies seven weeks after shock MND diagnosis
A much-loved football club steward described as an “incredible family man” has died just seven weeks after being told he had motor neurone disease.
'It's totally ludicrous, our roads can’t cope with 100 lorries a day’
Dozens of construction trucks heading for a renowned golf course have residents fearing their old houses will be “shaken to bits”.
Arrest after cars and cash stolen in village burglary spree
A man has been arrested after cars, cash and cigarettes were stolen during a string of burglaries.
Tunbridge Wells MP urges companies which own South East Water to 'sack the board'
'I am urging you to intervene now before it is too late'
Water finally restored to most homes in Kent and Sussex after days of disruption
Bottled water sites will remain open 'as a precaution' today
Plans progress for long-awaited improvements at two Kent railway stations
They have reached a milestone in becoming accessible for everyone
Tunbridge Wells water crisis 'is worse than Covid for older people'
6,500 properties are still without water
What are my rights as a South East Water customer amid latest supply outage?
Around 7,500 customers are still without drinking water for a sixth day
Six flood alerts issued for areas of Kent as rain warning expanded
River levels across the county have risen due to the persistent rain
Kent water crisis: Supplies return to thousands of homes and businesses as recovery plan starts second day - updates
South East Water said all affected properties in Tunbridge Wells have water