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'I do know we're going to lose more'

'I do know we're going to lose more'

A mental health support group leader has spoken out about her fears of more suicides as the nation prepares for a second lockdown.

New wine bar to hold opening and closing party

New wine bar to hold opening and closing party

A man who will open his new wine bar the night before lockdown and can trade for only four hours asks: "Is this some sort of record?"

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'It's ludicrous and an absolute outrage'

'It's ludicrous and an absolute outrage'

The boss of one the country's biggest pub operators has been left outraged by the government's handling of the impending second lockdown.

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Covid street marshals to patrol Kent

Covid street marshals to patrol Kent

Coronavirus street wardens are being introduced across the county ahead of the England-wide lockdown coming in later this week.

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'Pupils should wear masks to stop Covid-19 spread'

'Pupils should wear masks to stop Covid-19 spread'

A Kent virologist says more must be done on an individual level to prevent the spread of coronavirus and ensure the second lockdown is effective.

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Hospital suspends visiting until further notice

Hospital suspends visiting until further notice

Visits at a Kent hospital are being suspended days before a second national lockdown is about to begin.

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Analysis: Johnson's downbeat statement and hints of backbench unease

Analysis: Johnson's downbeat statement and hints of backbench unease

As Boris Johnson delivered a downbeat statement on 'Lockdown 2' there were hints of backbench opposition, says political editor Paul Francis.

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England’s new lockdown rules - your questions answered

England’s new lockdown rules - your questions answered

Find out what will close and what will and will not be allowed when the new lockdown starts.

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PM confirms second Covid lockdown

PM confirms second Covid lockdown

A month-long coronavirus lockdown for England has been confirmed by Boris Johnson in a bid to curb the rise in coronavirus cases.

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'Month-long lockdown starts on Thursday'

'Month-long lockdown starts on Thursday'

The country will live under a Tier 4 coronavirus lockdown beginning on Thursday and lasting until December, the PM is expected to announce.

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Covid cases continue to surge

Covid cases continue to surge

Rates of coronavirus infection continue to rise across the county amid growing calls for a fresh national lockdown to fight the pandemic.

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'Covid cases rising all too rapidly'

'Covid cases rising all too rapidly'

An NHS boss has warned that coronavirus cases in Kent will increase "all too rapidly" unless residents follow the government rules.

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Four peacocks who brightened lockdown star in Christmas book

Four peacocks who brightened lockdown star in Christmas book

A Christmas book about the new adventures of four roaming peacocks who provided entertainment to households during lockdown, has been published.

SAS veteran, 96, to miss Remembrance for first time in 30 years

SAS veteran, 96, to miss Remembrance for first time in 30 years

An SAS veteran who fought behind enemy lines during the Second World War is unable to commemorate a remembrance event due to Covid restrictions.

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£10k lockdown fines for teens who held house party

£10k lockdown fines for teens who held house party

Two teenagers who breached lockdown rules by holding a large house party have been hit with £10,000 fines in the first case of its kind in Kent.

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'Don't let anyone tell you Covid-19 doesn't exist'

'Don't let anyone tell you Covid-19 doesn't exist'

A holiday park boss who was struck down by coronavirus warns everyone to keep wearing masks to keep safe.

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Pupils 'broke self-isolation to go to shops and McDonald's'

Pupils 'broke self-isolation to go to shops and McDonald's'

Five pupils from a coronavirus-hit school were spotted at the shops and McDonald's - when they should have been isolating.

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The part of Kent with fastest growing virus rate in the UK

The part of Kent with fastest growing virus rate in the UK

Government data has revealed the Kent district with the fastest growing coronavirus rate in the UK - while another area is the county's first hotspot.

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