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Lockdown hit raises hundreds

Lockdown hit raises hundreds

08 May 2020

A Kent duo has assembled 40 musicians from across the county and globe to promote unity.

From pub gigs to crowd of 25,000

From pub gigs to crowd of 25,000

05 May 2020

A woman was left gobsmacked when a gig she performed live in her living room turned into the biggest show of her life as thousands tuned in to watch.

Hospital opens mini supermarket for NHS staff

Hospital opens mini supermarket for NHS staff

30 April 2020

A hospital has opened a convenience store to ensure time-strapped staff fighting on the coronavirus frontline are able to pick up essential groceries.

Tandoori restaurant serves up smiles

Tandoori restaurant serves up smiles

22 April 2020

A curry restaurant is among those who have donated meals to frontline staff working in a hospital.

Emergency cash fund for families

Emergency cash fund for families

20 April 2020

An Emergency Hardship Fund has been launched for families caring for children with complex needs struggling because of the coronavirus outbreak,

Teachers and students spread positive messages from home

Teachers and students spread positive messages from home

17 April 2020

Schools perform through YouTube to keep spirits high in coronavirus lockdown.

Families, businesses and villagers give their support during lockdown

Families, businesses and villagers give their support during lockdown

17 April 2020

A number of individuals have been supporting key workers battling the coronavirus through song, cooking, good will and fundraising.

Virtual choir records charity song

Virtual choir records charity song

16 April 2020

Youngsters from a theatre group teamed up to raise money for the NHS by recording a song.

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Rainbow balloon displays for key workers

Rainbow balloon displays for key workers

16 April 2020

Those with creative flair have shown their appreciation to NHS staff.

Electrician offers free call outs for NHS staff

Electrician offers free call outs for NHS staff

16 April 2020

An electrician from Sevenoaks wants to shows his support for key workers in Kent by offering free emergency call outs for all NHS staff.

Lecturers lend a hand

Lecturers lend a hand

16 April 2020

Lecturers have used their creative skills to make scrubs and visors to donate to health workers and others who are in need of them.

Sew kind of you!

Sew kind of you!

15 April 2020

Choir members have sewn hundreds of drawstring bags for NHS workers, in the hope they will reduce the spread of coronavirus.

Grandad's surprise as street sings him Happy Birthday

Grandad's surprise as street sings him Happy Birthday

15 April 2020

Kind-hearted neighbours stood outside their homes to sing a surprise rendition of Happy Birthday to a grandad in lockdown.

Can you identify these 14 films made from Lego?

Can you identify these 14 films made from Lego?

15 April 2020

A father and son from Kent have designed their own video movie quiz in which players must guess the family films they have made out of Lego.

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Boy shaves head for NHS ward

Boy shaves head for NHS ward

14 April 2020

A 10-year-old boy has raised over £2,600 for a NHS hospital ward after braving the shave.

Creative NHS tributes pop up across county

Creative NHS tributes pop up across county

11 April 2020

People are thinking up new ways of showing their appreciation for healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus.

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Billy's big run

Billy's big run

11 April 2020

Staff and patients at Medway hospital can expect a few extra treats over Easter thanks to boxing coach Billy Rumbol.

Friends reunited after more than 50 years

Friends reunited after more than 50 years

10 April 2020

A Spanish man recovering from coronavirus has spoken with a former Kent woman after his daughter appealed for the public's help.

Can you become a pensioner's pen pal?

Can you become a pensioner's pen pal?

10 April 2020

School-aged pen pals are being sought to write to residents at a retirement complex who can no longer have visits from their family and friends.

Raffle for NHS staff

Raffle for NHS staff

09 April 2020

Fundraisers are appealing to the public for prize donations to help purchase the latest medical equipment.

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