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Here's how Covid-19 is affecting Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh

Here's how Covid-19 is affecting Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh

Venues shut, attractions closed and council meetings cancelled, we take a look at how the Covid-19 outbreak is affecting the district.

Exam pupils miss last day at school

Exam pupils miss last day at school

A school has closed its doors for some pupils on the last day of term over fears they will stop self-isolating.

More theatres 'go dark'

More theatres 'go dark'

Four more theatres have closed after cancelling shows as a result of the coronavirus scare.

Brewery giant's drastic measures to save 322 pubs

Brewery giant's drastic measures to save 322 pubs

Kent's biggest brewer is taking drastic measures to help pubs in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

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Tips to boost your immune system

Tips to boost your immune system

Amid the gloom, a sports therapist says there are things we can do to stay healthy in the face of the coronavirus pandemic

Joe Wicks to run online PE classes

Joe Wicks to run online PE classes

Fitness guru Joe Wicks has announced he will be the 'nation's PE teacher' from Monday with fun online exercise classes for kids each morning.

Virus delays £6.8bn tunnel consultation

Virus delays £6.8bn tunnel consultation

A consultation deadline for the public to look at revised plans for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been extended.

NHS staff treated to cheeky Nandos

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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Train timetables cut back

Train timetables cut back

Southeastern will run a reduced timetable to get key workers to work and stop the spread of coronavirus.

BLOG: Another surge in virus cases

BLOG: Another surge in virus cases

A man has become the first person in Kent to die from COVID-19 as schools across the county shutdown.

Churches prepare for online services

Churches prepare for online services

Church services on Mother's Day will be broadcast online as congregations are told not to meet.

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Fears for the future

Fears for the future

Dartford manager Steve King says non-league clubs will be pushed to the limit with clubs hit financially as the coronavirus crisis takes hold.

Fish and chip restaurant launches drive-thru

Fish and chip restaurant launches drive-thru

A popular restaurant wants to become "the McDonald's of fish" in a bid to stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis.

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Top flight will set the tone

Top flight will set the tone

Tonbridge boss Steve McKimm says National League likely to follow Premier League's lead when deciding how to conclude the season.

List of 'key workers' revealed

List of 'key workers' revealed

These are the people who will still be able to send their children into school from Monday.

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Direct school buses to stop from Monday

Direct school buses to stop from Monday

Stagecoach is set to suspend dedicated school bus services - but has pledged to make changes should the need arise.

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Gnome alone performers

Gnome alone performers

As many of us are ordered to stay at home two girls have highlighted the lighter side of social isolation.

12 Kent firms offer OAPs free food

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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