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Virus stops youngster getting medical cannabis
20 April 2020Coronavirus has intensified the battle to get medical cannabis for a severely epileptic girl whose daily seizures have reduced from 500 to under 10
Police car crashes into wall outside house
19 April 2020Bricks have been left scattered across a pavement after a police car smashed into a wall and railings outside a house.
Young orangutan dies after illness battle
18 April 2020An orangutan that recently moved to an enclosure in Kent has "died well before his time" from a digestive infection.
Cubs group take on loo roll challenge
17 April 2020A young Cubs section is the latest group to take on the loo roll challenge.
Schools donate PPE to help keep carers safe
17 April 2020Two schools and various individuals have donated equipment to help keep carers safe at a home for adults with profound disabilities.
Suspected county lines drug dealer charged
17 April 2020A county lines investigation has led to a charge against a man for conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine.
Teacher makes headbands for nurses
17 April 2020A Kent teacher is making headbands to stop medics getting sore patches from face masks.
Man swims the Channel in his bathtub
16 April 2020Jellyfish stings and a shark attack were just some of the fantasy obstacles faced by one lockdown fundraiser who 'swam the Channel' in his bathtub.
Award for chaplain who will 'drop everything' to support workers
16 April 2020A senior chaplain who has dedicated two decades to supporting ambulance staff who witness traumatic incidents has been awarded for his long service.
Pupils unable to appeal teachers' grade estimates
16 April 2020Pupils whose exams have been cancelled will not be able to question the grades they are given by teachers, a new consultation has revealed.
New 'drive-thru' coronavirus assessment centre opens
15 April 2020A new and specially built 'drive-thru' coronavirus assessment centre has opened as part of a wider rollout of sites across Kent.
Calls for refuse sites to be reopened
15 April 2020Waste recycling centres across Kent should be re-opened with strict rules on social distancing, says one MP.
School girl makes protective visors
15 April 2020A technical Christmas present has enabled a 12 year-old girl to utilise lockdown to make protective visors for key workers
Huge sum raised for mum who can't access cancer treatment
14 April 2020A single mum whose last ditch cancer treatment is not available because of coronavirus has thanked supporters who have donated £10,000.
Super neighbours swing into action to help isolated
14 April 2020Volunteers have swung into action to ensure vulnerable people can still access food, medication and support throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Two walking festivals cancelled and decision pending on third
14 April 2020Two Kent walking festivals have been cancelled because of government-imposed lockdown over coronavirus, and another may follow.
Beaches deserted, supermarket car parks packed
11 April 2020A sunny Easter weekend would normally see our parks and beaches packed - our latest set of pictures show how lockdown is being observed
Couple celebrate golden wedding anniversary in lockdown
11 April 2020The FA Cup Final wasn't enough to put paid to one Kent couple's wedding day, and neither is coronavirus as they mark their golden anniversary.
Farmer's warning after sheep mauled by sausage dog
10 April 2020A farmer fears more of his livestock could be disrupted this weekend after two of his sheep were mauled.
Is this the best new teacher of the year?
10 April 2020A talent for teaching maths, years of hard work and endless enthusiasm to get pupils through exams is why this teacher has been nominated for an award
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Car overturns on main road in town centre
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