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Crime falls but drugs and weapon offences rise
23 April 2020Crimes in Kent fell last year but there was a steep rise in the number of certain offences including drugs and illegal possession of weapons.
The area of Kent with twice as many Covid-19 deaths
23 April 2020New figures reveal for the first time the areas of Kent with the highest number of people who have died from Covid-19.
P&O to furlough 300 more staff
23 April 2020A further 300 employees are to be furloughed by P&O Ferries as the company continues its battle to stay afloat during the Coronavirus crisis
Leisure centre to close after lockdown
23 April 2020A leisure centre whose sports facilities are used by a secondary school and various clubs has confirmed it will not reopen after lockdown.
16 uplifting photos of the spring nobody is seeing
23 April 2020Feeling a bit down? Enjoy photos of Kent in bloom as we continue in the fifth week of life in lockdown.
Folk & Ale festival postponed
23 April 2020Organisers of a popular Kent Folk & Ale festival have announced July's 10th anniversary event has been postponed until next year
Hundreds of pubs not receiving promised funds
22 April 2020Pubs across Kent have not yet received much-needed cash from the government - despite promises they would be helped through the lockdown crisis.
Air ambulance launches its 'most important' funding appeal
22 April 2020The county's air ambulance is desperately trying to raise more than half a million pounds to keep the life-saving helicopter in the skies.
Survivor's message after heart attack patient numbers halve
22 April 2020A heart attack survivor has spoken out about the importance of seeking medical attention in an emergency situation despite the coronavirus outbreak.
When will police reveal why weekend crash happened?
22 April 2020Police are yet to explain what happened when a patrol car smashed into a wall on Sunday afternoon
Nurses 'petrified' as colleagues fight for lives
22 April 2020Hospital staff have told KentOnline how they're risking their lives every day because of 'inadequate' protective gear.
Tribute to Mercury worker who loved her job
22 April 2020A former East Kent Mercury Shop worker who loved her job will be remembered for her kindness.
Peacocks disobey stay at home rules and invade office
21 April 2020In a blatant breach of the 'stay at home' rules, four peacocks have invaded a car workshop.
MPs pledge to solve 'shambolic' PPE issues
21 April 2020A group of MPs have responded to calls for them to step in and resolve the "shambolic" lack of coronavirus protective kit for GPs in Kent.
Coach firm offers free festive Bruges trip for NHS heroes
21 April 2020A coach company is asking people to nominate their NHS heroes for a free trip to the Bruges Christmas Markets.
Setback for breast cancer charity as fundraiser cancelled
21 April 2020A fundraiser which usually raises more than £30,000 for Breast Cancer Now has been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Comparing today's food banks with Victorian soup kitchens
21 April 2020Historian Andrew Sargent looks back at a Victorian soup kitchen and asks is our need for free food distribution just as desperate today?
Chef at Marco Pierre White's diner cooks free lunches
20 April 2020The head chef at a Marco Pierre White diner is leading a team to provide free hot lunches to the needy.
The stand out rainbows and NHS tributes raising smiles
20 April 2020Households around parts of Kent have responded to the government's extended lockdown announcement with bursts of colour.
Cash boost for heritage railway targeted by arsonists
20 April 2020A century-old heritage railway attraction hit by an arson attack and then a global pandemic has secured its future with vital funding.
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