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Porpoise found dead on beach

Porpoise found dead on beach

The carcass of a marine mammal has been discovered by a passer-by on a beach.

League team up with charity

League team up with charity

A Kent football league has entered into a partnership with The Samaritans in a bid to raise awareness of male suicide.

Large drive-thru 'hot site' opens

Large drive-thru 'hot site' opens

A huge drive-thru hot site for assessing potential Covid-19 patients has opened today.

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Couple abused for challenging group in skate park

Couple abused for challenging group in skate park

A couple say they were subjected to vile abuse as they confronted four bikers for flouting safe-distancing rules.

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'Stay away from beauty spots this Easter'

'Stay away from beauty spots this Easter'

Councils and police are urging visitors to stay home over the Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are expected to soar amid the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Man charged after attempted post office robbery

Man charged after attempted post office robbery

A man has been charged following an attempt to rob cash and tobacco at a post office.

NHS graffiti tribute by 'Kent's Banksy'

NHS graffiti tribute by 'Kent's Banksy'

An anonymous Kent street artist has sprayed a new piece dedicated to 'superhuman' medics fighting on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sentencing delayed for pair involved in shooting

Sentencing delayed for pair involved in shooting

Two men due to be sentenced for their involvement in a park shooting will have to wait to hear their fate after the hearing was adjourned.

Residents' joy as 'Elvis' sings to street

Residents' joy as 'Elvis' sings to street

Watch as an Elvis impersonator helped lift the spirits of his neighbours in lockdown by singing covers of famous tracks to his street.

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Couple's anger over £1k bill to move wedding

Couple's anger over £1k bill to move wedding

A couple forced to cancel their wedding amid the Covid-19 outbreak were told to pay £1,000 to postpone their big day until next year.

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Parents' heartache at four-person limit for daughter's funeral

Parents' heartache at four-person limit for daughter's funeral

The parents of a two-month-old baby have been told there is a strict four-person limit on who can attend her funeral due to lockdown.

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Shocking moment spitting thief taunts 'I've got corona'

Shocking moment spitting thief taunts 'I've got corona'

Video footage captured on body cameras worn by police shows the moment a thief spat at an officer before telling them he has Covid-19.

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Huge drive-thru virus centre 'ready within days'

Huge drive-thru virus centre 'ready within days'

Builders are making quick progress on a drive-thru facility to keep potential Covid-19 patients out of GP surgeries.

Popular maritime festival cancelled

Popular maritime festival cancelled

Organisers of a popular festival which usually attracts thousands to a seaside town have postponed the event.

Drive-thru for patients at GP surgery

Drive-thru for patients at GP surgery

The boss of a medical centre has outlined plans for a drive-thru site to treat Covid-19 patients.

Thief spat at officer and said: 'I have coronavirus'

Thief spat at officer and said: 'I have coronavirus'

A man who spat at a police officer and laughed as he claimed to have Covid-19 has been jailed.

Mum-of-two's lockdown-themed cover of Adele hit

Mum-of-two's lockdown-themed cover of Adele hit

Watch this Kent mum's hilarious lockdown-themed rendition of Adele's hit, Hello.

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Lockdown flouted at skatepark

Lockdown flouted at skatepark

Skaters have been accused of "flouting the social distancing rules" as they continue to visit a park despite police visits to the area.

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Nurses stranded in India desperate for food and money

Nurses stranded in India desperate for food and money

Two nurses stuck in Goa amid the coronavirus crisis fear for their safety after reports of police using violence to enforce lockdown.

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Autistic boy's special McDonald's treat

Autistic boy's special McDonald's treat

McDonald's workers have supplied Happy Meal boxes to a four-year-old so he can still enjoy his favourite treat.

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