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Farmer's warning after sheep mauled by sausage dog

Farmer's warning after sheep mauled by sausage dog

10 April 2020

A farmer fears more of his livestock could be disrupted this weekend after two of his sheep were mauled.

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RNLI boss takes 50% pay cut to keep charity afloat

RNLI boss takes 50% pay cut to keep charity afloat

09 April 2020

The boss of a charity that saves lives at sea will take a 50% pay cut in order to weather the storm caused by coronavirus.

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Warnings issued to more than 100 rule-breakers

Warnings issued to more than 100 rule-breakers

08 April 2020

A council has revealed it issued more than 100 warning letters to people flouting government lockdown advice, and is now urging people to stay away.

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Here's looking at you in lockdown

Here's looking at you in lockdown

08 April 2020

Life in lockdown is encouraging creativity and providing fun in the sun as your entries for Snapshot Kent reveal. Here are some of our latest entries:

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Plans to hold virtual Memorial Day

Plans to hold virtual Memorial Day

08 April 2020

Plans are being drawn up to commemorate Battle of Britain Memorial Day virtually due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Police fine people ignoring social distancing rules

Police fine people ignoring social distancing rules

07 April 2020

Officers have issued fines to people flouting social distancing guidelines in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Army of 750,000 NHS volunteers ready for action

Army of 750,000 NHS volunteers ready for action

06 April 2020

The huge group of volunteers who signed up to help during the coronavirus pandemic are set to begin their daily tasks.

Is this Kent's cheapest fuel?

Is this Kent's cheapest fuel?

06 April 2020

Petrol prices are as low as they have been for years as Covid-19 sees fuel value drop - but where in Kent can you find the cheapest place to fill up?

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'It restores your faith in human nature'

'It restores your faith in human nature'

04 April 2020

A couple, who are isolating for 12 weeks, were over the moon after being treated to a surprise meal to mark their 44th wedding anniversary.

Lockdown sees reduction in reported crimes

Lockdown sees reduction in reported crimes

03 April 2020

Crime across Kent has reduced by nearly a third compared to last year following advice for people to stay home during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Rise in 999 calls about bonfires linked to Covid-19 isolation

Rise in 999 calls about bonfires linked to Covid-19 isolation

03 April 2020

A warning has been issued following a rise in the number of calls to 999 concerning bonfires since the country went into lockdown.

Councils shutting memorial grounds

Councils shutting memorial grounds

03 April 2020

Councils across Kent are closing the grounds of their cemeteries and crematoriums to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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Volunteers surprise woman with cake and song on 89th birthday

Volunteers surprise woman with cake and song on 89th birthday

03 April 2020

A woman was 'thrilled' after volunteers organised a special birthday treat for her while in isolation, including cake and a song.

2,000 NHS staff off work

2,000 NHS staff off work

03 April 2020

Health bosses have revealed the significant impact of Covid-19 on staff levels in Kent due to self-isolation - but key services are still fully open.

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Music video is 'gift from teachers to pupils'

Music video is 'gift from teachers to pupils'

03 April 2020

Watch as staff at a primary school come together - albeit separately - to make a music mash-up video designed cheer up pupils and parents alike.

Why Kent's death toll could be even higher

Why Kent's death toll could be even higher

02 April 2020

Experts have warned the coronavirus death toll is likely to be far higher than official figures released so far by the NHS and government.

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Are you ready to go blue for second NHS clap?

Are you ready to go blue for second NHS clap?

02 April 2020

Kent is gearing up to turn blue again for the second Clap for our Carers event tonight - are you going blue for NHS heroes?

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Huge fuel price differences leave drivers puzzled

Huge fuel price differences leave drivers puzzled

01 April 2020

Depending on which petrol station you use, you could be paying as much as a startling 39p per litre more than other drivers.

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Crucial work starts to end flooding and coastal erosion

Crucial work starts to end flooding and coastal erosion

01 April 2020

Workers are following strict government guidelines on Covid-19 as they start a maintenance project to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion.

Check out this cracking way to get crafty

Check out this cracking way to get crafty

01 April 2020

An art group has come up with an egg-citing way to get crafty this Easter while stuck in lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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