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Rise in unemployment slows

21 April 2020
Rise in unemployment slows

Though the number of people claiming unemployment benefits has risen for the 20th month in a row, the rise is less drastic than in previous months.

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Meteor shower or Elon Musk's new project?

20 April 2020
Meteor shower or Elon Musk's new project?

There will be no shortage of strange lights in the sky over the next few days, from the Lyrid meteor shower to the new Space X project.

'Lockdown helped to break my sugar addiction'

20 April 2020
'Lockdown helped to break my sugar addiction'

A software engineer is embracing the isolation of lockdown to break his sugar addiction and hopes others will invest this time in helping themselves.

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How long can you see Venus in the sky?

13 April 2020
How long can you see Venus in the sky?

The clear air and good weather has made it easier to see Venus in the sky - here's how to get the best view.

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'Shoppers have rediscovered what's available on their doorstep'

12 April 2020
'Shoppers have rediscovered what's available on their doorstep'

With more people enjoying the benefits of shopping locally, will shopping habits change back after lock down is over?

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Here's when to see supermoon in Kent

06 April 2020
Here's when to see supermoon in Kent

The moon will be at its closest point to Earth during the April full moon - here's when it will be at its most visible over Kent.

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Enjoy wonderful footage of our coastline from the skies

30 March 2020
Enjoy wonderful footage of our coastline from the skies

A drone photographer hopes his latest work will lift people's spirits while they are trapped indoors.

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Kent's ghost towns in pictures

28 March 2020
Kent's ghost towns in pictures

The county's high streets have been abandoned as everyone is asked to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Businessman taught key to success in ring

27 March 2020
Businessman taught key to success in ring

A local engineer and a two time boxing champion says the mindset he learnt in the gym paved the way to his success and owning his own business.

Coronavirus could put apes at risk

27 March 2020
Coronavirus could put apes at risk

Port Lympne and Howletts have taken precautions after experts expressed concearn for primates and apes as they could be vulnerable to coronavirus.

NHS staff to get free parking

25 March 2020
NHS staff to get free parking

All NHS staff will be able to use parking for free for two months as COVID-19 cases are expected to rise.

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How to shop online amid coronavirus

24 March 2020
How to shop online amid coronavirus

Here is some helpful advice for if you are new to online shopping amid the coronavirus.

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Kent's greatest slimmers

22 March 2020
Kent's greatest slimmers

From a man who shed half his body weight to a woman who lost weight to save her husband here's some inspiring tales.

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A look back at Kent Festivals

21 March 2020
A look back at Kent Festivals

Festivals and events have been postponed or cancelled across the county due to the coronavirus crisis, so here are some highlighted in pictures.

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NHS staff treated to cheeky Nandos

20 March 2020
NHS staff treated to cheeky Nandos

Emergency Department staff were treated to a free meal from Nandos to say thank you for all their hard work amid COVID-19.

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All Parkruns called off

18 March 2020
All Parkruns called off

International running group Parkrun has announced all its events will be cancelled due to coronavirus. Here's where in Kent is impacted.

Sharp rise in unemployment across the county

17 March 2020
Sharp rise in unemployment across the county

For the 19th month in a row, benefits claims have increased across the county and some areas have seen an unusual spike.

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Latest results from magistrates courts

17 March 2020
Latest results from magistrates courts

In recent court cases, people have been convicted of drink-driving, possession of cannabis, thefts, assaults, and attacks on emergency workers.

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Coronavirus postpones drag competition

09 March 2020
Coronavirus postpones drag competition

The finale of Miss Drag UK has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak.

'Drag is our war mask'

09 March 2020
'Drag is our war mask'

Miss Drag UK finalists Victoria Carriage and Sir Vyx talk make-up tips and the importance of drag queens as LGBT role models.

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