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Independent shops offered free online sale platform to cope with crisis
26 March 2020A website specialist is offering a 'no strings' service to allow smaller shops to keep trading during the lockdown.
Around the world in one Big Kent Quiz
26 March 2020It's day four of our daily Big Kent Quiz and today's all about history and geography. Test how much you know here:
School supplies available to families
25 March 2020A Kent firm which supplies schools with everything from sports equipment and outdoor toys to stationary is opening its order books to families.
Teenager's kindness towards Tesco worker
25 March 2020A proud grandad has paid tribute to his granddaughter after she supported a cashier being verbally abused by a customer.
Care homes keeping residents busy during outbreak
25 March 2020Residential homes have been coming up with ways to keep people entertained during the ongoing health emergency.
Brothers pledge to help keep kids fed
25 March 2020A duo who run a pub and a head teacher are among those who are promising to help make sure children are being fed while schools are closed.
Pizza outlet offers free food to elderly and homeless
25 March 2020A fast food takeaway is helping the vulnerable during the lock down.
Will you score? Here's Wednesday's Big Kent Quiz
25 March 2020It's Day 3 of our Kent Big Quiz. And today's questions are all about Sport & Leisure. Limber up that grey matter here:
'It's a huge undertaking, but we are in control'
24 March 2020School bosses are coming up with creative methods to keep children educated, entertained and healthy during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Restaurant turns into community shop
24 March 2020A tapas restaurant which has closed down due to the coronavirus outbreak has transformed into a shop to help people get hold of staple foods.
Free boiler checks for over 70s
24 March 2020A plumbing and heating firm is lending a helping hand to older people.
40,000 views for story time with Spider-man
24 March 2020A dad is hoping to bring a smile to children' and parents' faces by dressing as Spider-man and live streaming a bedtime story every night.
Clap for our Carers appeal
24 March 2020People across Kent are being urged to join in with a nation campaign aimed at showing support to NHS staff working during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Engage brain! Here's Tuesday's Big Kent Quiz
24 March 2020It's Day 2 of our Big Kent Quiz and today's topic is Entertainment. Test your celeb knowledge here:
Mum's pen pal group keeps kids busy
24 March 2020A mother has set up a pen pal group to help kids stay in touch during the coronavirus outbreak.
Artist launches fun pictures for home-schooled children
24 March 2020An artist is posting sketches on social media for frazzled mums and dads to get their children to colour in during the coronavirus lockdown.
David Walliams to read mid-morning story
24 March 2020Families are being encouraged to tune in at 11am and listen to popular children's author David Walliams read the nation's children a story.
Free trial for Disney+
24 March 2020Disney's much anticipated new streaming service launches today with the offer of a seven-day free trial.
'Stay cheerful and bright'
24 March 2020A cascade of rainbow colour is flooding out of homes across Kent as crafty kids create posters for youngsters to spot on walks.
'With everything that's going on it's nice to bring a smile to people's faces'
23 March 2020A family is spreading love and happiness during the coronavirus outbreak by decorating their window with a colourful rainbow.
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