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No further Covid-19 deaths in Kent's hospitals

05 April 2020
No further Covid-19 deaths in Kent's hospitals

No one has died in hospitals in Kent with coronavirus in the last 24-hour reporting period, daily government figures show.

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'Living on war rations made me realise how lucky we are'

04 April 2020
'Living on war rations made me realise how lucky we are'

Comparisons between the coronavirus outbreak and the Second World War are common - so or reporter decided to see what wartime rationing was like.

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'Huge amount' of money unclaimed by businesses

03 April 2020
'Huge amount' of money unclaimed by businesses

A council fears companies could be missing out on vital coronavirus grants, and have urged businesses to apply for the scheme.

Makeover plans for historic landmark fail to impress locals

03 April 2020
Makeover plans for historic landmark fail to impress locals

The National Trust's plans to build a car park on a scenic field have left some unhappy.

'Our staff are superheroes'

02 April 2020
'Our staff are superheroes'

Head teachers at a special needs school have spoken about how employees have risen to the challenges presented by coronavirus restrictions.

Hospice at risk of closure

02 April 2020
Hospice at risk of closure

A hospice faces an uncertain future, after its funding stream dried up because of coronavirus- the boss said in a dire warning.

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Life as an addict during lockdown

02 April 2020
Life as an addict during lockdown

A recovering alcoholic have spoken about adapting to the lockdown while one charity is adapting to the unique challenge it poses.

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Rubbish collections at risk because of lockdown

01 April 2020
Rubbish collections at risk because of lockdown

As the country stays at home, bin lorries are being blocked by parked cars, a council has warned.

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Fake cabby raped passenger

01 April 2020
Fake cabby raped passenger

A rapist who posed as a taxi driver and attacked a woman in her own home following a night out has been jailed.

200 tonnes of hay alight

30 March 2020
200 tonnes of hay alight

Crews spent 24 hours battling a huge hay fire.

'It is every parents' worst nightmare'

26 March 2020
'It is every parents' worst nightmare'

Parents desperately tried to save their son after he took a lethal mix of alcohol and drugs, but he was pronounced dead by paramedics.

'It's nice to see people can think of others in this scary time'

23 March 2020
'It's nice to see people can think of others in this scary time'

Children sick in hospital will have plenty of treats this Easter, thanks to the efforts of a nine-year-old girl and her neighbours.

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Family couldn't hold dying gran's hand

22 March 2020
Family couldn't hold dying gran's hand

A gran, who is the second person in Kent to die after catching coronavirus, had so much to live for, her daughter said.

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Gran dies after catching coronavirus

22 March 2020
Gran dies after catching coronavirus

A woman in her 80s has become the second person in Kent to die due to COVID-19.

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Man charged after officers assaulted and spat at

22 March 2020
Man charged after officers assaulted and spat at

A man is due in court accused of assaulting an emergency worker.

Couple donate cakes to hospital after cancelling wedding

21 March 2020
Couple donate cakes to hospital after cancelling wedding

A bride-to-be left in tears after her wedding was cancelled because of coronavirus, is smiling again after donating cupcakes to NHS staff.

Closed by outbreak just 11 days after launch

21 March 2020
Closed by outbreak just 11 days after launch

A couple forced to close their cafe by coronavirus restrictions just 11 days after opening say they are now facing an uncertain future.

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House fire sparked by overloaded plug

21 March 2020
House fire sparked by overloaded plug

Five people fled a house and one man was treated by paramedics, after a blaze started in a bedroom.

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Man charged after hit-and-run

20 March 2020
Man charged after hit-and-run

A man is due in court accused of dangerous driving and failing to stop and other offences, after three women were injured at a pedestrian crossing.

12 Kent firms offer OAPs free food

19 March 2020
12 Kent firms offer OAPs free food

Elderly people marooned in their homes due to the coronavirus are being offered a free curry a day.

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