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Drive-in cinema venture to launch across county

Drive-in cinema venture to launch across county

23 June 2020

Two brothers are behind a new scheme to bring drive-in cinemas to venues across Kent.

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Eyelash technician gets to work at Port Lympne

Eyelash technician gets to work at Port Lympne

23 June 2020

Having temporarily ditched the eyelash glue, a beautician has turned her hand to sanding down railings, jet washing and painting at Port Lympne.

DiscoBoy prankster brings 'social discoing' to beach promenade

DiscoBoy prankster brings 'social discoing' to beach promenade

23 June 2020

A pub landlord was among those who joined in an impromptu promenade party hosted by internet sensation DiscoBoy.

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'It's a joy to offer people the opportunity to bring their prayers before God'

'It's a joy to offer people the opportunity to bring their prayers before God'

23 June 2020

News that private prayers and funerals are now allowed in churches has been welcomed by a Kent vicar

Orchestra's stunning online recital

Orchestra's stunning online recital

22 June 2020

They haven't been able to perform together but this Kent string orchestra found they could still delight an ever expanding audience from home.

Veterans lay wreath to honour Dame Vera Lynn

Veterans lay wreath to honour Dame Vera Lynn

22 June 2020

A veterans' association for ex-servicemen and women has paid tribute to Dame Vera Lynn.

Book in memory of mum will nurture cooking in kids

Book in memory of mum will nurture cooking in kids

22 June 2020

A story book for children includes funny tales and recipes that will help inspire youngsters to learn to cook

Public pool converted into prosecco bar

Public pool converted into prosecco bar

20 June 2020

In an innovative move to help get businesses back up and running, a council has granted permission for a prosecco bar to take over a paddling pool.

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Thousands raised in memory of man hit by car

Thousands raised in memory of man hit by car

19 June 2020

Friends of a man who died after being hit by a car have raised almost £3,000 towards his funeral.

Art raffle will support struggling theatre

Art raffle will support struggling theatre

19 June 2020

Colourful and original paintings can be won in a series of 12 weekly raffles to raise money for a theatre struggling to open under covid rules

'He was a ray of sunshine with a heart of gold'

'He was a ray of sunshine with a heart of gold'

18 June 2020

Devastated friends have paid tribute to a young man who died after being hit by a car in the early hours.

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Rugby team take on 20,000 pitches charity challenge

Rugby team take on 20,000 pitches charity challenge

18 June 2020

A senior rugby team has discovered a way to beat the lockdown match ban while preparing for its upcoming season.

Covid pedestrianisation 'does not solve crowding'

Covid pedestrianisation 'does not solve crowding'

18 June 2020

Plans to ban cars from a town centre do not address crowding problems in the precinct and don't even provide the manpower needed to put up barriers.

What life on ferries will be like after lockdown

What life on ferries will be like after lockdown

18 June 2020

Travellers can get a glimpse of what life on ferries will be like now lockdown has eased as companies reveal their new coronavirus safety measures.

Massive P&O protest suspended

Massive P&O protest suspended

17 June 2020

Plans to protest the loss of 614 seafaring jobs have been suspended following progress in talks.

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Changes to minor injuries units that you need to know about

Changes to minor injuries units that you need to know about

17 June 2020

Two Kent hospitals have changed the way they treat people suffering with minor injuries.

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Hostel puts up foreign nurses working amid Covid battle

Hostel puts up foreign nurses working amid Covid battle

17 June 2020

A pub and hostel owner has opened up his dormitories for agency nurses who are coming to Kent to cover for NHS nurses who are off sick

Premier League's cash boost for grass roots club

Premier League's cash boost for grass roots club

17 June 2020

A grass roots club has double the reason to celebrate with a cash boost in the same week as the return of Premier League matches.

Roaming peacocks become stars of children’s book

Roaming peacocks become stars of children’s book

17 June 2020

Four roaming peacocks who became a source of entertainment for locked down households have become the stars of a children's book.

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The history behind Kent's statues

The history behind Kent's statues

17 June 2020

As public debate raged over how we should reflect on our history, we looked at some of the stories behind statues in the county.

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