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Fortnight's food bill four times more than in previous three years

06 April 2020
Fortnight's food bill four times more than in previous three years

A food bank in Kent has spent four times as much on ingredients in the last fortnight than it did in the previous three years.

Fitness fanatic running marathon in garden for NHS

03 April 2020
Fitness fanatic running marathon in garden for NHS

A 49-year-old woman will complete a marathon by running laps of her back garden while wearing fancy dress in an attempt to raise funds for the NHS.

Eurotunnel boss takes pay cut amid virus spread

03 April 2020
Eurotunnel boss takes pay cut amid virus spread

The boss of the company that operates Eurotunnel has reduced his salary after employees were made to work part-time as a result of the coronavirus.

Dead chick found cable-tied to railing near poppy

03 April 2020
Dead chick found cable-tied to railing near poppy

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: A probe has been launched after a dead chick was found cable-tied to a metal railing.

M20 closed after pedestrian found injured on roadside

02 April 2020
M20 closed after pedestrian found injured on roadside

A section of the M20 has been closed in both directions after an injured pedestrian was seen on the side of the road.

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Family denied 'really big funeral' for loving mum

02 April 2020
Family denied 'really big funeral' for loving mum

The family of an award-winning quilter has had to scrap plans for a church funeral and instead hold a graveside gathering due to coronavirus.

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'I feel lucky to still be alive'

31 March 2020
'I feel lucky to still be alive'

A pregnant mum-of-three believes she and her unborn baby are lucky to be alive following her three-week battle with coronavirus.

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Virus spread halts A2 roadworks

30 March 2020
Virus spread halts A2 roadworks

Long-awaited work to extend an A2 slip-road has been pushed back due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Strictly Come Dancing couple reveal baby's name

30 March 2020
Strictly Come Dancing couple reveal baby's name

A couple best known for their appearances on Strictly Come Dancing have revealed the name of their baby daughter.

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Boots cordoned off after attempted burglary

30 March 2020
Boots cordoned off after attempted burglary

A town centre Boots was cordoned off by police following an attempted break-in.

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'Everyone is scared because it’s dangerous'

28 March 2020
'Everyone is scared because it’s dangerous'

As the coronavirus continues to spread across Kent, we speak to the county's rough sleepers to find out how it has impacted them.

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Arson-hit pub to be transformed

27 March 2020
Arson-hit pub to be transformed

A derelict pub is set for a striking transformation after a bid to convert the building into homes was given the green light.

Gang cough in pensioner's face shouting 'corona, corona'

26 March 2020
Gang cough in pensioner's face shouting 'corona, corona'

A 73-year-old woman was left scared and shaken after an intimidating group of men coughed at her - amid fears over the spread of Covid-19.

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High street transformation delayed by virus

26 March 2020
High street transformation delayed by virus

Controversial plans to give a busy high street a £630,000 facelift have been put on hold, it has been revealed.

Kent's biggest theatre extends closure

25 March 2020
Kent's biggest theatre extends closure

The county's largest theatre has extended its closure by two more months as the coronavirus crisis continues to grip the country.

Seaside plaza plans branded 'ludicrous' by pensioners

25 March 2020
Seaside plaza plans branded 'ludicrous' by pensioners

Worried pensioners fear proposals to transform a seafront stretch into a pedestrian plaza would cause a "racket" outside their homes.

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Police hunt teen who punched man in face

24 March 2020
Police hunt teen who punched man in face

A probe has been launched by police after a man suffered facial injuries after he was punched by a teenager.

Hospital staff treated to free Nando's

23 March 2020
Hospital staff treated to free Nando's

Hard-working nurses say they feel valued after Nando’s delivered about 50 free meals to their ward as they approached the end of a 13-hour shift.

Warning as burglars offering 'virus tests' target homes

23 March 2020
Warning as burglars offering 'virus tests' target homes

A pair of suit-wearing cold-callers claiming to work for the NHS are attempting to break into properties.

'I've just finished a 65-hour shift'

23 March 2020
'I've just finished a 65-hour shift'

An exhausted surgeon coming off a weekend-long shift was among the first to take advantage of Sainsbury’s new shopping slots dedicated for NHS staff.

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