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Craig Mackinlay, who woke from an induced coma to find his limbs had turned completely black, says he wants to be known as the 'bionic MP' as he returns to Parliament

Craig Mackinlay will return to parliament on Wednesday just six months after having four amputations.

Craig Mackinlay was put in a coma for 16 days and given a 5 per cent chance of survival

A Kent MP has revealed he had to have his arms and legs amputated following a devastating battle with sepsis.

Mackinlay will return to public life on Wednesday for the first time since being diagnosed last September

The former accountant was an original member of Ukip but as a Tory later beat Nigel Farage to win South Thanet

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay lost all four of his limbs after being diagnosed with sepsis.

Several people living near South East Bottling in Broadstairs, Kent, have complained of the smell coming from the brewery, with many saying they have to stay indoors to escape it

South East Bottling, in Broadstairs, Kent, has now been ordered to carry out an odour assessment by Thanet Council.

Stallholders will be back in business after losing their town centre pitches three years ago.