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Oxford vaccine is 'game changer' for Covid-hit town

Oxford vaccine is 'game changer' for Covid-hit town

A "logistical nightmare" prevented GPs in one town offering the Pfizer jab but the Oxford vaccine has offered hope.

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Foodbank told to leave on Christmas Eve

Foodbank told to leave on Christmas Eve

A foodbank which helpss the homless was told to get out of its four-year home on Christmas Eve after it closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

'Sod Boris' Facebook post sees care home entertainer cancelled

'Sod Boris' Facebook post sees care home entertainer cancelled

A care home entertainer says he feels "hurt" after his shows were cancelled following a Facebook comment relating to Covid-19 rules.

Woman rescued from car crash

Woman rescued from car crash

Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to cut a woman free from a car wreck.

Rescued cat loses fight for life

Rescued cat loses fight for life

A moggy called Murston thought to have been run over by a car has died despite being looked after by vets and volunteers from Cats Protection.

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Gang of 11 assault boy in park

Gang of 11 assault boy in park

A 15-year-old was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being attacked by a large group of "young people" at a park.

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Brexit means Kings will go British

Brexit means Kings will go British

Kent Kings are set to go down the homegrown route to complete their 2021 rider line-up due to Brexit concerns.

Fire crews battle industrial blaze

Fire crews battle industrial blaze

A fire which saw smoke billowing into the air from a recycling centre has now been brought under control.

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Cat found in ‘terrible state’ is slowly recovering

Cat found in ‘terrible state’ is slowly recovering

A cat that is thought to have been hit by a car is making a steady recovery, according to the charity caring for him.

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Christmas joy with Santa visit

Christmas joy with Santa visit

There were tears of joy this Christmas as children who couldn’t see Santa due to coronavirus restrictions were visited by Saint Nick and his sleigh.

Man 'with screwdriver' puts hospital in lockdown

Man 'with screwdriver' puts hospital in lockdown

Patients and medical staff were trapped inside a hospital after a man with a screwdriver threatened staff, it is claimed.

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Plans for latest Covid test centre

Plans for latest Covid test centre

There are plans to open a new coronavirus test facility in one of the county's worst-hit areas in the new year.

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'It's like asking a nurse to teach A-level Shakespeare'

'It's like asking a nurse to teach A-level Shakespeare'

A senior head teacher has described the announcement that schools must oversee mass Covid-19 testing of pupils as "an absolute nightmare".

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‘Beer with us. We've got a great idea for our soap’

‘Beer with us. We've got a great idea for our soap’

A family-run firm has teamed up with Shepherd Neame to create a new Kentish Beer Soap.

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'I'm not a noisy neighbour, I play music to keep me sane'

'I'm not a noisy neighbour, I play music to keep me sane'

A 'noisy neighbour' has hit back at his local authority with the backing of his neighbours after being handed a hefty fine for playing music.

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Pensioner died one day after testing positive for Covid-19

Pensioner died one day after testing positive for Covid-19

An inquest has heard how a pensioner died one day after testing positive for coronavirus after going into hospital for a routine operation.

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Blackburn won't risk anyone's health

Blackburn won't risk anyone's health

Sittingbourne have cancelled all football activity until they have a restart date from the Isthmian League.

'Mum's Covid death was avoidable'

'Mum's Covid death was avoidable'

A family are calling for answers after a teaching assistant in one of the worst hit areas for coronavirus died following a positive test.

Children tackle loneliness with Christmas cards and carols

Children tackle loneliness with Christmas cards and carols

A group of schoolchildren from Kent have looking to spread Christmas joy and tackle loneliness by becoming pen pals with care home residents.

Man charged with possessing heroin and crack cocaine

Man charged with possessing heroin and crack cocaine

A drug dealer has admitted five charges after heroin and crack cocaine were seized by police.

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