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Art in the age of lockdown

28 September 2020
Art in the age of lockdown

With so much time on their hands, local artists spent lockdown supporting their communities and immortalising the ups and downs of the pandemic.

The happiest places in Kent revealed

26 September 2020
The happiest places in Kent revealed

Despite overall life satisfaction increasing across the county, more than half of local authorities have seen a drop - so are people happier or not?

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Mum's plan to save Halloween

25 September 2020
Mum's plan to save Halloween

There is still lots of confusion over guidelines for trick-or-treaters so one mum has come up with another way to keep spirits up.

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Ferry firm with no ships goes bust

23 September 2020
Ferry firm with no ships goes bust

The ferry firm infamous for being handed a £14 million government contract despite having no boats has gone into voluntary liquidation.

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Here are all the schools impacted by Covid-19

22 September 2020
Here are all the schools impacted by Covid-19

Here is an up to date list of all the schools which have had to send year groups home to self isolate for two weeks or taken other measures.

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Working from home could save High Street

11 September 2020
Working from home could save High Street

As thousands are urged to go back to the office, local stores have been among a select group to profit from lockdown - but will how long will it last?

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'They saved my son's life now we've got to keep them flying'

09 September 2020
'They saved my son's life now we've got to keep them flying'

A mum whose toddler's life was saved by the air ambulance has launched a plea to keep the charity in the air.

Seal spotted on river banks

08 September 2020
Seal spotted on river banks

A woman who spotted something on river banks on her way home from picking up some breakfast, had to double back to make sure she had seen a seal.

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'The biggest thing for parents is to take the pressure off'

08 September 2020
'The biggest thing for parents is to take the pressure off'

On International Literacy Day a leading reading charity has given advice to parents who are worried their children have fallen behind in lockdown.

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Kent's Eat Out to Help Out in numbers

04 September 2020
Kent's Eat Out to Help Out in numbers

The figures behind Eat Out to Help Out have been released - and reveal the Kent district home to the most bargain hunters.

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Fitness fanatic one day - disabled the next

02 September 2020
Fitness fanatic one day - disabled the next

A young woman who woke up in severe pain has revealed her 18 month battle to be diagnosed.

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List of storm names for 2020-21 revealed

01 September 2020
List of storm names for 2020-21 revealed

The Met Office has released the list of names for next year's storms.

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Migrant age assessments 'can be off by up to 5 years'

30 August 2020
Migrant age assessments 'can be off by up to 5 years'

Test carried out to assess the age of young migrants when they arrive in Kent have been descried as a "highly subjective".

Bank Holiday tip slots snapped up as waiting lists grow

28 August 2020
Bank Holiday tip slots snapped up as waiting lists grow

As many embark on DIY projects over the Bank Holiday weekend, some face lengthy waits for the next tip slot - here's how busy each centre in Kent is.

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'Detention' of lone children branded unlawful

26 August 2020
'Detention' of lone children branded unlawful

An immigration welfare charity has accused Kent County Council of acting unlawfully by detaining lone asylum seeking children.

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4,000 pupils received lockdown laptop

25 August 2020
4,000 pupils received lockdown laptop

The government provided laptops to close a 'digital divide' with disadvantaged families so children could continue their education in lockdown.

'He struggles on a daily basis but they won't diagnose him'

25 August 2020
'He struggles on a daily basis but they won't diagnose him'

A mother-of-two is worried lockdown will mean her son cannot get the diagnosis he needs to get him help with his learning difficulties.

Vulnerable victims can avoid trauma of court appearance

24 August 2020
Vulnerable victims can avoid trauma of court appearance

New protections for vulnerable victims have been announced allowing them to pre-record evidence which can be played in court.

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Season tickets could jump by £100 next year

19 August 2020
Season tickets could jump by £100 next year

The price of season tickets may rise by 1.6% next year despite lockdown forcing a fall in train journeys.

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Hate crimes doubled during BLM protests

12 August 2020
Hate crimes doubled during BLM protests

A woman who has been on BLM protests speaks out about the movement as it's revealed hate crimes doubled in the month after protests started.

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