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Towns' 'phenomenal effort' on jabs gets Downing Street mention

Towns' 'phenomenal effort' on jabs gets Downing Street mention

The vaccination programme in Medway received special praise from a top medic at today's Downing Street briefing after delivering 50,000 jabs.

‘So many could have fallen through gaps’

‘So many could have fallen through gaps’

A charity that has been supporting the older community for many years has continued doing so throughout the pandemic.

Disney confirms vaccine policy for UK holidays

Disney confirms vaccine policy for UK holidays

All you need to know about Disney's new UK Magic at Sea holidays, which go on sale on Friday, including its Covid vaccination policy for over 18s.

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Under-50s urged to get vaccine to get 'back to normality'

Under-50s urged to get vaccine to get 'back to normality'

People aged 50 and under are being urged to get their Covid-19 vaccine so the UK can “continue on the path back to normality”.

Printers, desks and shredder oil - Kent MPs' lockdown expenses

Printers, desks and shredder oil - Kent MPs' lockdown expenses

Like their constituents, Kent MPs and their staff battled dodgy wifi and bad reception in the first months of home working, expense claims reveal.

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Three ways to get dogs used to post-lockdown life

Three ways to get dogs used to post-lockdown life

A pet behaviourist has come up with training tips for dog owners to help their furry friends feel less anxious as lockdown continues to be eased.

Teen and mum left to live in tent due to council failings

Teen and mum left to live in tent due to council failings

A council has apologised after an investigation found it missed at least five opportunities to house a teenager and his mum during the Covid crisis.

Covid cases creep up in five areas as restrictions eased

Covid cases creep up in five areas as restrictions eased

Covid-19 cases have risen in five areas - but rates in the county remain well below the national average.

Vaccinations up amid third wave warning

Vaccinations up amid third wave warning

As cases fluctuate across the county and vaccinations rise 30% in the last week, a health expert has warned against breaking the rules.

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Tears as relatives allowed back in care homes

Tears as relatives allowed back in care homes

'There wasn't a dry in the house' said one care worker as relatives were once again allowed in to meet loved ones in care homes.

Eat and drink outside

Eat and drink outside

A town has created a new al fresco dining area.

Fines issued at weekend... but none to pub-goers

Fines issued at weekend... but none to pub-goers

Nearly 20 fines were handed out during the first weekend of pubs reopening, but none were issued at beer gardens.

Town blitzed by anti-Covid stickers

Town blitzed by anti-Covid stickers

A town spokesman has demanded that culprits who illegally fly-posted lampposts with anti-Covid stickers should be found and made to take them down.

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How many people have been vaccinated where you live?

How many people have been vaccinated where you live?

While Covid-19 cases continue to drop, vaccinations increased by a fifth last week as second doses were strongly prioritised over first doses.

Praise for outgoing hospital boss

Praise for outgoing hospital boss

The chief executive of an under pressure health trust has been praised for his work as he prepares to leave the role.

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Festival bosses 'devastated' to cancel for second year in a row

Festival bosses 'devastated' to cancel for second year in a row

A 15-year-old festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row over financial risk caused by the pandemic.

Boy chooses Asda worker for school's superhero day

Boy chooses Asda worker for school's superhero day

A six-year-old boy chose to be an Asda key worker for his school's superhero day after being inspired at his local store.

Delaying students' return 'illogical and unfair'

Delaying students' return 'illogical and unfair'

University bosses have hit out at the government after students were told they would not be able to return to campus until May 17 at the earliest.

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