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Why Kent's death toll could be even higher

Why Kent's death toll could be even higher

02 April 2020

Experts have warned the coronavirus death toll is likely to be far higher than official figures released so far by the NHS and government.

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Are you ready to go blue for second NHS clap?

Are you ready to go blue for second NHS clap?

02 April 2020

Kent is gearing up to turn blue again for the second Clap for our Carers event tonight - are you going blue for NHS heroes?

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Have a happy Hanami festival at home

Have a happy Hanami festival at home

02 April 2020

An attraction which would normally celebrate Japanese Hanami this month has launched an online way to mark it, and a family nature bingo activity.

Huge fuel price differences leave drivers puzzled

Huge fuel price differences leave drivers puzzled

01 April 2020

Depending on which petrol station you use, you could be paying as much as a startling 39p per litre more than other drivers.

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Council justifies staffing 'essential' services

Council justifies staffing 'essential' services

01 April 2020

A council has been forced to justify staffing what it calls essential services after a number comments from the public.

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Mum-of-two's lockdown-themed cover of Adele hit

Mum-of-two's lockdown-themed cover of Adele hit

01 April 2020

Watch this Kent mum's hilarious lockdown-themed rendition of Adele's hit, Hello.

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Garden waste to go uncollected

Garden waste to go uncollected

31 March 2020

People expecting to have their garden waste collected have been told to think about starting a compost heap after a council cut the service.

No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

31 March 2020

An assistant chief constable says officers "really don't" want to take enforcement action against people ignoring social distancing restrictions.

Kent family bring Holly Willoughby to tears

Kent family bring Holly Willoughby to tears

31 March 2020

A family's lockdown-themed rendition of a Les Misérables hit made an ITV presenter cry.

Protective screens to safeguard 'anxious' Co-op staff

Protective screens to safeguard 'anxious' Co-op staff

31 March 2020

Bosses at the Co-op admit their staff feel "anxious serving customers" - therefore thousands of protective screens are being installed at checkouts.

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Family's viral Les Mis lockdown success

Family's viral Les Mis lockdown success

30 March 2020

Watch one Kent family's lockdown-themed rendition of Les Misérables hit One Day More.

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Train hits fallen tree

Train hits fallen tree

30 March 2020

Services were halted after a high speed train collided with a tree that fallen onto the tracks.

Coronavirus: Rubbish collection delays

Coronavirus: Rubbish collection delays

29 March 2020

A council says bin collection services are delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicken thefts soar amid coronavirus egg shortage

Chicken thefts soar amid coronavirus egg shortage

28 March 2020

Hen owners are being urged to lock up their garden coops as chicken thefts escalate due to supermarket egg shortages.

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Kent's Blitz Spirit - keeping calm and carrying on

Kent's Blitz Spirit - keeping calm and carrying on

28 March 2020

A look back at how the county coped during the Second World War when we were faced with an unprecedented crisis.

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Top tips to beat boredom of living alone during lockdown

Top tips to beat boredom of living alone during lockdown

28 March 2020

Struggling to know what to do with yourself during lockdown? We've spoken to The Living Well Alone Project about the 15 best ways to keep occupied.

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Tough times ahead, says council leader

Tough times ahead, says council leader

27 March 2020

A note to councillors has warned a local authority is expecting to take a "financial hit of serious proportions" amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Will drones be deployed to enforce lockdown?

Will drones be deployed to enforce lockdown?

27 March 2020

From setting up roadblocks to foot patrols, there is more than one way to ensure people follow social distancing restrictions.

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Virus risk to refuse workers

Virus risk to refuse workers

27 March 2020

The firm behind rubbish collections in part of Kent has admitted it can sometimes be difficult for staff to follow guidance of social distancing.

How entertainers are keeping the show going during lockdown

How entertainers are keeping the show going during lockdown

27 March 2020

Singers, musicians, comedians, magicians and jugglers are all taking to social media to keep entertaining us through the coronavirus crisis.

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