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We must all be good Samaritans says Archbishop of Canterbury

We must all be good Samaritans says Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has teamed up with the Archbishop of York to plead for everyone to be good Samaritans during coronavirus crisis.

Thousands of students to be taught remotely

Thousands of students to be taught remotely

The University of Kent has brought forward plans to suspend lectures amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Theatre shuts amid coronavirus outbreak

Theatre shuts amid coronavirus outbreak

One of Kent's main theatres has said it will close tonight while another is making a statement this morning about future shows.

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Theatres and cinemas closed amid coronavirus crisis

Theatres and cinemas closed amid coronavirus crisis

Some of Kent's biggest attractions have shut as the government steps up plans to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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England cricket star offers to shop for those isolated

England cricket star offers to shop for those isolated

England wicketkeeper and Kent captain Sam Billings has stepped in to help during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Virus causes partial closure of school

Virus causes partial closure of school

A school is to partially close for two days due to staff shortages caused by teachers self-isolating against Covid-19.

Three more Designer Outlet stores shut

Three more Designer Outlet stores shut

A total of four major retailers have closed stores in Kent following the coronavirus outbreak.

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PM: 'Stay away from pubs and restaurants'

PM: 'Stay away from pubs and restaurants'

People are being urged to work at home and limit social contact amid fears coronavirus cases "could double every five or six days".

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Hospital visits limited amid virus pandemic

Hospital visits limited amid virus pandemic

Bosses have announced hospital visits are being restricted in the fight against the coronavirus.

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Shops respond to product shortages

Shops respond to product shortages

Smaller stores are trying to support their communities after shoppers were met by empty shelves at big supermarket chains.

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Brewery suspends tours amid virus outbreak

Brewery suspends tours amid virus outbreak

Shepherd Neame has cancelled all brewery tours and a theatre has closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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'If we look out for each other, we can get through this'

'If we look out for each other, we can get through this'

A couple is offering to pick up shopping and prescriptions for the elderly or disabled.

Church cancels 900-year celebrations

Church cancels 900-year celebrations

The coronavirus has forced a church to cancel its 900th anniversary service with the Bishop of Dover.

Displays of kindness in coronavirus crisis

Displays of kindness in coronavirus crisis

Offers of shopping and friendly phone calls on postcards that could prove a life-saver

Warning 'draconian measures' could lead to hundreds dying alone

Warning 'draconian measures' could lead to hundreds dying alone

Pensioners could be left to die alone under the government's plans to fight coronavirus as people are urged to help check in on the elderly.

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Rise in meal deliveries for the elderly

Rise in meal deliveries for the elderly

A charity is boosting its 'meals on wheels' deliveries to pensioners in wake of the coronavirus.

Here's how technology is connecting people during the Covid-19 outbreak

Here's how technology is connecting people during the Covid-19 outbreak

From online lectures to live streaming choir sessions, technology is playing a big part in keeping people connected during the coronavirus outbreak.

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School fully reopen after coronavirus clean

School fully reopen after coronavirus clean

Both sites of a secondary school have reopened after undergoing a deep clean when a Year 8 pupil was confirmed to have contracted the disease.

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