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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.

Parents' heartache at four-person limit for daughter's funeral

Parents' heartache at four-person limit for daughter's funeral

06 April 2020

The parents of a two-month-old baby have been told there is a strict four-person limit on who can attend her funeral due to lockdown.

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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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Fortnight's food bill four times more than in previous three years

Fortnight's food bill four times more than in previous three years

06 April 2020

A food bank in Kent has spent four times as much on ingredients in the last fortnight than it did in the previous three years.

Shocking moment spitting thief taunts 'I've got corona'

Shocking moment spitting thief taunts 'I've got corona'

03 April 2020

Video footage captured on body cameras worn by police shows the moment a thief spat at an officer before telling them he has Covid-19.

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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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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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Huge drive-thru virus centre 'ready within days'

Huge drive-thru virus centre 'ready within days'

02 April 2020

Builders are making quick progress on a drive-thru facility to keep potential Covid-19 patients out of GP surgeries.

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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Popular maritime festival cancelled

Popular maritime festival cancelled

02 April 2020

Organisers of a popular festival which usually attracts thousands to a seaside town have postponed the event.

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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Drive-thru for patients at GP surgery

Drive-thru for patients at GP surgery

01 April 2020

The boss of a medical centre has outlined plans for a drive-thru site to treat Covid-19 patients.

Thief spat at officer and said: 'I have coronavirus'

Thief spat at officer and said: 'I have coronavirus'

01 April 2020

A man who spat at a police officer and laughed as he claimed to have Covid-19 has been jailed.

Mum-of-two's lockdown-themed cover of Adele hit

Mum-of-two's lockdown-themed cover of Adele hit

01 April 2020

Watch this Kent mum's hilarious lockdown-themed rendition of Adele's hit, Hello.

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A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

01 April 2020

Men and boys across the county unable to get their regular haircut due to the coronavirus lockdown have been taking drastic action.

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Lockdown flouted at skatepark

Lockdown flouted at skatepark

31 March 2020

Skaters have been accused of "flouting the social distancing rules" as they continue to visit a park despite police visits to the area.

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Nurses stranded in India desperate for food and money

Nurses stranded in India desperate for food and money

31 March 2020

Two nurses stuck in Goa amid the coronavirus crisis fear for their safety after reports of police using violence to enforce lockdown.

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No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

31 March 2020

An assistant chief constable says officers "really don't" want to take enforcement action against people ignoring social distancing restrictions.

Kent family bring Holly Willoughby to tears

Kent family bring Holly Willoughby to tears

31 March 2020

A family's lockdown-themed rendition of a Les Misérables hit made an ITV presenter cry.

Protective screens to safeguard 'anxious' Co-op staff

Protective screens to safeguard 'anxious' Co-op staff

31 March 2020

Bosses at the Co-op admit their staff feel "anxious serving customers" - therefore thousands of protective screens are being installed at checkouts.

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