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Second peak leaves Kent hospital trust with most Covid deaths in England
01 July 2020Alarming new statistics show more people are dying with coronavirus in east Kent’s hospitals than anywhere else in the country.
Back to school for history lesson
27 June 2020Their names are familiar to generations - but how well do you know the stories behind Kent's secondary schools?
Businesses support road closures to help boost shops
26 June 2020An online survey has found that 90% of businesses support a town's temporary road closures put in place to help springboard shops back to life.
Man in court over cash and bank card burglaries
25 June 2020A 23-year-old is due in court charged with stealing cash, bank cards and keys from properties in east Kent.
Sentence for assaulting police to double amid 'disgusting' rise
25 June 2020The sentence for criminals assaulting and spitting at police officers is set to be increased in a move welcomed by Kent's leading police figures.
The historic sites preparing to welcome visitors again
24 June 2020Dover Castle and Walmer Castle and Gardens will be among 40 historic properties run by English Heritage to reopen in July.
Orchestra's stunning online recital
22 June 2020They haven't been able to perform together but this Kent string orchestra found they could still delight an ever expanding audience from home.
Rugby team take on 20,000 pitches charity challenge
18 June 2020A senior rugby team has discovered a way to beat the lockdown match ban while preparing for its upcoming season.
Thousands of births unregistered during crisis
15 June 2020A huge backlog of birth registrations has left thousands of parents unable to register their newborn during the coronavirus crisis.
Wildlife park keen to increase visitor capacity after first day
15 June 2020A reopened wildlife park in Kent is already reviewing its visitor capacity following a successful first day back in business.
Face mask sales outstrip bread and milk to become best-seller
15 June 2020Demand for £3 face masks at the Co-op has overtaken everyday essentials such as bread, milk and eggs to become the firm's best-selling product.
Medieval town’s strategy to get customers into its small shops
12 June 2020With its narrow pavements and medieval buildings, how will the historic town of Sandwich cope with 21st century social distancing?
Pooch reunited with owner but three dogs still missing
10 June 2020A Cavapoo found wandering along a busy road has been returned to its owner, but three other dogs are still yet to be located.
MP Craig dons Orange for Batten Disease
10 June 2020When an MP heard of a constituent's battles with Batten Disease, he came out in support in an orange tie on International Batten Disease Awareness Day
Leisure centre's new owners start £30,000 collection for repairs
09 June 2020The new owners of a leisure centre have launched a £30,000 fundraising campaign to pay towards £250k repairs and protect its future use
'We can't survive much longer'
06 June 2020Wildlife parks across Kent are pleading to re-open amid financial difficulties caused by lockdown.
Vicar who married toyboy dies alone in hospital
05 June 2020The priest who stood against the Church of England by marrying his Romanian toy boy 55 years his junior has died
'Our precious nature reserves are not the place to hold a barbecue'
05 June 2020Kent's nature reserves have suffered huge damage with thoughtless visitors holding barbecues, abusing staff and littering during recent warm weather.
Angelic meditation praised by Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley
03 June 2020A former Kent student and vocalist has produced a series of soothing and angelic meditations to help people de-stress and drift off to sleep
Mask making gran supports Martha Trust
03 June 2020A gran has been making fabric masks to raise crucial funds for a local charity and has raised over £1500 so far
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