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Fourth resident dies at virus-hit care home

Fourth resident dies at virus-hit care home

More PPE has been bought in and staff are being 'prioritised' for testing after four residents died at a care home.

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London teens appear in court after 'stolen' car crashes with police

London teens appear in court after 'stolen' car crashes with police

Two young men have appeared in court charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking after a reportedly stolen car crashed with police.

Banner scheme raises more than £3,000 for the NHS

Banner scheme raises more than £3,000 for the NHS

A man who decided to have a banner made up to support the NHS has raised thousands after word spread and local people and businesses wanted one too.

Sports passion rubs off

Sports passion rubs off

A primary school in Aylesford have picked up an award for their commitment to tennis.

'We are at the heart of communities but missing out on government aid money'

'We are at the heart of communities but missing out on government aid money'

Indoor play areas in Kent could close for good, as they miss out on vital survival money, six companies have said.

Kent man appointed head of national Freemasons' charity

Kent man appointed head of national Freemasons' charity

A 52-year-old Freemason has been given the top spot at one of the largest grant-giving charities in the country.

Stranded families 'in dark' over repatriation plans

Stranded families 'in dark' over repatriation plans

Two mums have described their frustration about being stuck in Argentina despite millions in government cash for repatriation flights.

Wimbledon berry grower's Covid-19 challenges

Wimbledon berry grower's Covid-19 challenges

The owner of the farm which supplies strawberries to SW19 has told a podcast about how coronavirus is affecting the business.

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Coronavirus spreads in care home as virus claims second life

Coronavirus spreads in care home as virus claims second life

Staff at a care home have been "hit hard" by the loss of two popular residents who died after catching coronavirus, as more residents test positive.

Sew kind of you!

Sew kind of you!

Choir members have sewn hundreds of drawstring bags for NHS workers, in the hope they will reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Could it be Banksy?

Could it be Banksy?

A themed mural has appeared in a Kent town - could it be the work of one of the world's most famous street artists?

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Suspect on the run after 'ramming into firearms unit'

Suspect on the run after 'ramming into firearms unit'

Police are searching for a man after a marked firearms unit was rammed into and the three suspects ran off.

Bonfire becomes out of control

Bonfire becomes out of control

The fire service was called to extinguish the flames of a bonfire after it got out of hand.

Woman barricades house amid social distancing fears

Woman barricades house amid social distancing fears

A concerned resident has put up fences and warning signs to stop people coming into close contact with her.

First picture of temporary morgue

First picture of temporary morgue

It looks like a large marquee, but tragically these are the preparations for Kent's temporary mortuary.

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Police called to disperse group after balcony rave

Police called to disperse group after balcony rave

A firefighter hosted a party from his balcony to cheer up his neighbours but police were called after people began gathering in the street.

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Neighbours scoop £1,000 each on lottery

Neighbours scoop £1,000 each on lottery

Neighbours have bagged a windfall in the People's Postcode Lottery.

Cocktails delivered to your door

Cocktails delivered to your door

Several bars and wineries are offering home delivery on cocktail kits so a night in feels a bit more like a night out.

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Gothic tower goes on sale

Gothic tower goes on sale

An historic tower, which is also a family home, is back on the market - with a hefty chunk cut off the asking price.

Hospice at risk of closure

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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