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Nursery class is in session online

Nursery class is in session online

28 March 2020

The director of a nursery school has come up with innovative ways of making sure children are kept occupied while at home.

Top tips to beat boredom of living alone during lockdown

Top tips to beat boredom of living alone during lockdown

28 March 2020

Struggling to know what to do with yourself during lockdown? We've spoken to The Living Well Alone Project about the 15 best ways to keep occupied.

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Rainbows are springing up all over Kent

Rainbows are springing up all over Kent

27 March 2020

More rainbows have been appearing all over Kent to show support to health and care staff and essential workers. Do we have yours in our album?

Sport Relief, but for the NHS

Sport Relief, but for the NHS

27 March 2020

A mum from Tonbridge is campaigning for the UK to have a national fundraising day dedicated to the NHS.

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How an old age support charity is helping

How an old age support charity is helping

27 March 2020

At a time when the elderly are most vulnerable, a charity is really stepping up to the plate.

Logistics firm to offer emergency deliveries

Logistics firm to offer emergency deliveries

27 March 2020

A freight company has joined a national drive to keep the country stocked during the coronavirus crisis.

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How entertainers are keeping the show going during lockdown

How entertainers are keeping the show going during lockdown

27 March 2020

Singers, musicians, comedians, magicians and jugglers are all taking to social media to keep entertaining us through the coronavirus crisis.

Bank's £5bn support package

Bank's £5bn support package

27 March 2020

A bank has pledged billions of pounds to support its customers amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Online baby ballet keeps toddlers on their toes

Online baby ballet keeps toddlers on their toes

27 March 2020

A dance studio is streaming its classes so pre-schoolers can get their daily ballet fix.

'Light homes blue to support NHS'

'Light homes blue to support NHS'

27 March 2020

People are being urged to illuminate their homes with blue Christmas lights to support tireless NHS staff and key workers.

Free parking until further notice

Free parking until further notice

27 March 2020

A shopping centre in Maidstone will no longer charge for parking to support key workers during the coronavirus outbreak.

Lampard's message to abuse survivor

Lampard's message to abuse survivor

27 March 2020

Chelsea manager Frank Lapard surprised a young abuse survivor with a special offer during a TV show.

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People of Kent clapping for the NHS

People of Kent clapping for the NHS

26 March 2020

People took to the streets this evening to applaud the frontline staff working to help those with coronavirus during the pandemic.

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Volunteers help feed the elderly

Volunteers help feed the elderly

26 March 2020

A group of volunteers are using their staff canteen to prepare hot meals for the elderly.

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Little girl shares coronavirus message

Little girl shares coronavirus message

26 March 2020

The two-year-old daughter of a midwife has shared urged people to wash their hands to help take the strain off NHS workers.

Head teacher's rallying call to pupils

Head teacher's rallying call to pupils

26 March 2020

With the help of the internet, youngsters have received a message from their head teacher encouraging them to make the most of their home learning.

Home helpers network to be made free

Home helpers network to be made free

26 March 2020

A platform which connects older people with hired help will be running for free during the crisis.

Delivering meals to those in need - for free

Delivering meals to those in need - for free

26 March 2020

The owners of a family-run restaurant have made it their mission to deliver free meals to those most in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Landmarks will light up blue for NHS

Landmarks will light up blue for NHS

26 March 2020

These are the landmarks that will light up blue across Kent for the NHS.

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Map shows local food and drink suppliers and how to contact them

Map shows local food and drink suppliers and how to contact them

26 March 2020

Local food and drink producers are urged to register on an online map to help boost trade during the coronavirus lockdown.

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