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‘I lost mum and dad within just six hours’

‘I lost mum and dad within just six hours’

03 March 2021

The son of a couple who both died with Covid within hours of each other says he takes comfort from knowing "they are still together".

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New landlord vows to clean up pub after lockdown lock-ins

New landlord vows to clean up pub after lockdown lock-ins

03 March 2021

The man who wants to take over a pub that was the venue for lockdown lock-ins has reassured locals it won't be the same if it reopens.

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'Without help, Covid will have taken my last chance to be a mum'

'Without help, Covid will have taken my last chance to be a mum'

02 March 2021

A couple who have suffered three devastating miscarriages are fundraising for their final chance to have a baby through IVF.

Brazil variant search narrowed to south east

Brazil variant search narrowed to south east

02 March 2021

The search for a sixth person with the Brazil variant of coronavirus has been narrowed down to hundreds of homes in the south east.

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Only one neighbourhood sees infection rate over 200

Only one neighbourhood sees infection rate over 200

02 March 2021

Cases fall to their lowest levels since mid-October but health experts warn not to drop the ball yet as weekly decrease percentages flatten.

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What you need to know about your child's return to school

What you need to know about your child's return to school

02 March 2021

Youngsters are set return to school in just a matter of days so here is everything you need to know about them getting back into the classroom.

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Walkers' lockdown trip from capital ends in disaster

Walkers' lockdown trip from capital ends in disaster

02 March 2021

A couple who came from the capital only to get stuck in London Clay on the Isle of Sheppey have been fined for breaching lockdown.

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Why half-term breaks may cost more than peak summer holidays

Why half-term breaks may cost more than peak summer holidays

02 March 2021

After the Kent tourism economy slumped by £2bn last year, a bounce back is expected - but don't expect a May half-term break to be cheap.

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Pentagon to be used as mass vaccine centre

Pentagon to be used as mass vaccine centre

01 March 2021

A shopping centre will be used as a location for jabs to speed up the Covid vaccine rollout in part of Kent that was falling behind other areas.

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Call to cancel this year's Kent Test

Call to cancel this year's Kent Test

01 March 2021

There are calls to scrap this year's Kent Test for children hoping to go to grammar schools due to the disruption to learning caused by lockdown.

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Piers Corbyn and Kent man among those charged over lockdown protests

Piers Corbyn and Kent man among those charged over lockdown protests

01 March 2021

Piers Corbyn and a Kent man are among five people charged over lockdown protests in London.

Lockdown anger as 'spectacularly selfish' people litter beach

Lockdown anger as 'spectacularly selfish' people litter beach

28 February 2021

Pictures of overflowing bins have angered residents who fear not enough is being done to prevent visitors flocking to a town.

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MP hits out at hospital inspection team

MP hits out at hospital inspection team

26 February 2021

An MP says a damning inspection of a hospital A&E is not a true reflection after blasting the timing of the visit at the peak of the pandemic.

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Vaccine hub opens at hospital

Vaccine hub opens at hospital

26 February 2021

A hospital is offering hundreds more vaccination slots as roll out expansion continues with patients attending appointments on the opening day.

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Bring your own pencil to vote in May elections

Bring your own pencil to vote in May elections

26 February 2021

A variety of measures will be introduced on polling days in May as Covid-secure elections are planned, including a ban on door-knocking by candidates.

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'Vaccinate teachers rather than experiment with their health'

'Vaccinate teachers rather than experiment with their health'

26 February 2021

An academy boss whose organisation runs two schools in Kent has accused government advisors of 'experimenting' with teachers' health.

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Algorithms, roadmaps and rebel Tories' return

Algorithms, roadmaps and rebel Tories' return

26 February 2021

Teacher assessment to replace exams and Boris sets out a cautionary route map - we review the week in politics.

Two national chains no longer part of town's regeneration

Two national chains no longer part of town's regeneration

26 February 2021

Big names in eating out due to open as part of a town's multi-million pound regeneration are no longer involved in the project, it's been confirmed.

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'The end is in sight, but I have mixed emotions'

'The end is in sight, but I have mixed emotions'

26 February 2021

It has been confirmed children will head back to school on March 8, but Secret Homeschooler has reservations.

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The amount of people who have been vaccinated where you live

The amount of people who have been vaccinated where you live

25 February 2021

Analysis of data shows more than a third of residents of one part of Kent have been vaccinated, while in another area the numbers are lagging behind.

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