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Operations cancelled to free up beds

Operations cancelled to free up beds

Non-urgent operations at NHS hospitals are to be cancelled in an effort to free resources for the battle against coronavirus.

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Gyms stay open despite warning

Gyms stay open despite warning

Leisure centres and gyms across the county remain open despite Boris Johnson’s insistence people should avoid “non-essential” contact with others.

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Mobile network problems across Kent

Mobile network problems across Kent

As millions of people attempt to work from home, two major mobile phone providers are experiencing "connectivity issues".

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Animal parks to stay open but restrictions will be in place

Animal parks to stay open but restrictions will be in place

Two wild animal parks will remain open, despite a string of other tourist attractions closing due to fears over the coronavirus.

Archbishop suspends church services amid virus outbreak

Archbishop suspends church services amid virus outbreak

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has called for all public worship to be suspended in a "defining moment for the Church of England".

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Heartbreak as park delays opening and cancels events

Heartbreak as park delays opening and cancels events

Dreamland bosses have taken the decision to not reopen the park and to postpone upcoming gigs and events due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Outlet reduces opening hours

Outlet reduces opening hours

A shopping centre has said it will close hours earlier each day due to COVID-19 fears.

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Pub delivering free meals to over-70s in isolation

Pub delivering free meals to over-70s in isolation

Elderly people isolating because of the coronavirus outbreak are being offered a free daily hot meal by their local landlord.

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'We'll keep playing until total lockdown'

'We'll keep playing until total lockdown'

Organisers of one grassroots football league are determined to keep playing - despite being advised to cancel all matches over coronavirus concerns.

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Homeless prepare to live in woods in bid to self-isolate

Homeless prepare to live in woods in bid to self-isolate

Rough sleepers are preparing to move into the woods as "no advice" has been given to help homeless people self-isolate during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Crown court judge in isolation

Crown court judge in isolation

A trial could be delayed for weeks after a judge at Canterbury Crown Court has been forced into self-isolation.

'We can and want to build ventilators'

'We can and want to build ventilators'

A Kent medi-tech company says it can build ventilators straight away.

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Company reveals what goes into a 'deep clean'

Company reveals what goes into a 'deep clean'

Ideal Response in Maidstone are tasked with emergency cleans of places linked to the coronavirus.

Fitness classes to launch for people in self-isolation

Fitness classes to launch for people in self-isolation

A fitness instructor is set to launch online workouts sessions to help those in self-isolation battle the bulge from the comfort of their home.

St George's Day celebration cancelled

St George's Day celebration cancelled

An annual event remembering the patron saint of England has been cancelled amid coronavirus fears.

Further Designer Outlet closures

Further Designer Outlet closures

More shopping centre branches have announced a temporary closure, while others re-open.

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Kent's biggest theatre to shut for month

Kent's biggest theatre to shut for month

Shows have been cancelled at a theatre following the government's latest advice on the coronavirus outbreak.

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Disabled children charity postpones fundraisers

Disabled children charity postpones fundraisers

An organisation which cares for disabled children and their families has had to delay events due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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