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Barracks housing asylum seekers 'not fit for purpose'
24 February 2021Further calls are being made for Napier Barracks - which is housing asylum seekers - to be shut amid claims it's not "fit for purpose".
'It might be quicker to go to Hastings than Canterbury'
22 February 2021Plans for a new 'super hospital' have sparked fears it will be quicker to leave the county to access A&E for some people.
First look at new Kent 'super' hospital
19 February 2021EXCLUSIVE: The first image of a huge hospital which would cater for 800,000 people has been revealed as campaigners back the bid for its construction.
Plan submitted for 20-metre mobile mast
18 February 2021A new communications mast is proposed to improve phone signal and provide 5G services.
'Crammed beaches did not cause Covid outbreak'
17 February 2021A top scientist has told MPs the packed beaches which caused a public outcry last summer did not greatly escalate the spread of Covid.
The parts of Kent where Covid cases are now in single figures
14 February 2021As coronavirus cases continue to fall across Kent, several parts of the county are now recording fewer than 10 weekly positive tests.
People aged 65 to 69 invited to book Covid jabs
14 February 2021Letters are now being sent out to people aged 65 to 69, who will begin receiving jabs at Kent's mass vaccine hubs from tomorrow.
Man taken to hospital after huge barn fire
14 February 2021A man was given oxygen and placed into the care of paramedics after six fire engines were called to a large barn blaze.
Schools, pubs, masks and picnics - latest on lifting lockdown
14 February 2021More details have emerged about when some Covid restrictions could be lifted - as cases in Kent continue to fall.
Death of woman who went missing remains mystery
12 February 2021The death of a 76-year-old widow who discharged herself from a hospital - sparking a search and rescue operation - is to remain unexplained.
Group of free-runners fined for Covid breaches
10 February 2021A group of free-runners from Brighton were among more than 200 people fined for breaking lockdown restrictions since last Friday.
How to have a slap-up Valentine's Day dinner at home
10 February 2021Home is where the heart is this Valentine's, so support a local business and order a special dinner to come to you? We pick a selection for you:
Backing businesses offering takeaways in lockdown
04 February 2021Times are tough, but eateries across Kent are stepping up to offer us all something to enjoy in lockdown - a takeaway. Here's seven more to try:
'A lifetime of service and courage. Thank you'
02 February 2021Tributes have been paid to fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Confusion as teachers vaccinated 'in error'
31 January 2021Health chiefs have told teachers to not book vaccinations on a widely shared link as it admits jabs have been given to staff 'in error'.
Historic school will transform into Covid-19 vaccine centre
29 January 2021Pharmacy staff are preparing to launch a new Covid-19 vaccination centre in an historic and former school building.
117 homes planned for farmland
28 January 2021Planning permission is being sought to create 117 new homes on fields near a former garden centre.
Mediterranean bistro to replace coffee shop
28 January 2021A couple are renovating a former coffee shop and will turn it into a Mediterranean bistro, which will open once lockdown is lifted.
Watch moment mouse darts across windscreen wipers mid-motorway trip
27 January 2021A motorist was shocked to see a rodent running across her windscreen wipers as she was travelling down the motorway at 55mph.
PM confirms mass vaccine centre for Towns
27 January 2021The Prime Minister has confirmed the government is working on opening a mass Covid vaccination site in more Kent towns.
