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Gang cough in pensioner's face shouting 'corona, corona'

Gang cough in pensioner's face shouting 'corona, corona'

26 March 2020

A 73-year-old woman was left scared and shaken after an intimidating group of men coughed at her - amid fears over the spread of Covid-19.

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Boss defends binmen who 'forgot about social distancing'

Boss defends binmen who 'forgot about social distancing'

26 March 2020

As more and more social media users post pictures of people apparently flouting coronavirus restrictions, one boss has spoken out to defend staff.

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Dramatic drone image of raging fire

Dramatic drone image of raging fire

26 March 2020

Smoke drifts across a seaside town in this picture captured by a drone.

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Six ways virus crisis will change Kent forever

Six ways virus crisis will change Kent forever

26 March 2020

A leading business forecaster predicts how the county will adapt when we emerge from the coronavirus outbreak.

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Take a shopping trip down memory lane

Take a shopping trip down memory lane

26 March 2020

Archive photos show how Kent's shopping centres were built and then officially opened in the late 90s and early 2000s.

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Care firm forced to make DIY surgical masks

Care firm forced to make DIY surgical masks

25 March 2020

A national shortage of surgical masks has led one care company to make its own as the fight against the coronavirus continues.

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'Half the population could already have coronavirus'

'Half the population could already have coronavirus'

25 March 2020

Covid-19 may have already infected half the UK, according to a new study - but researchers say social distancing measures MUST still be observed.

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Spoons boss tells workers: 'Get a job at Tesco'

Spoons boss tells workers: 'Get a job at Tesco'

24 March 2020

Staff at 23 Wetherspoons across Kent have been told they can take jobs with supermarkets - after the pubs were forced to close.

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Can I still walk my dog?

Can I still walk my dog?

24 March 2020

Here is everything you need to know about taking care of your dog during lockdown.

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Every supermarket and when they're open for NHS and elderly

Every supermarket and when they're open for NHS and elderly

24 March 2020

Find out when each supermarket across Kent is open and how each is restricting the number of products you can buy.

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Waitrose limiting customer numbers and marshalling queues

Waitrose limiting customer numbers and marshalling queues

24 March 2020

A supermarket chain has announced a raft of new measures which will "dramatically change how people shop" to help tackle the spread of coronavirus.

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Kent recycling centres closed

Kent recycling centres closed

24 March 2020

Recycling centres in Kent have been shut until further notice following the government's latest announcement on tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

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Dance teacher offering free online classes for all ages

Dance teacher offering free online classes for all ages

23 March 2020

The owner of a dance academy in Kent is offering free online classes every day during the coronavirus crisis.

'Stop spreading germs', MP tells Londoners at second homes

'Stop spreading germs', MP tells Londoners at second homes

23 March 2020

People who have moved to their second homes in Kent during the coronavirus outbreak are being urged to stay inside.

Defiant organisers to hold 'virtual' May Day procession

Defiant organisers to hold 'virtual' May Day procession

23 March 2020

Organisers of an historic May Day parade will hold a virtual procession this year after the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus.

Vandals attack supermarket and community centre

Vandals attack supermarket and community centre

23 March 2020

Staff at a community hub forced to close amid the fight against coronavirus have told of their shock after it was vandalised just two days later.

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Italian mayor at virus epicentre brings daughter home from Kent

Italian mayor at virus epicentre brings daughter home from Kent

23 March 2020

A student has returned to the Italian city worst-hit by the coronavirus - as her father is so concerned at the UK's handling of the outbreak.

Not again: 'Idiots' pack Whitstable Harbour

Not again: 'Idiots' pack Whitstable Harbour

22 March 2020

There is mounting fury after visitors flocked to Whitstable for a second day in defiance of social distancing advice.

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Holes drilled in tyres as six ambulances attacked

Holes drilled in tyres as six ambulances attacked

22 March 2020

Under-pressure paramedics on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus discovered a fleet of ambulances damaged this morning.

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Pub says sorry for large gathering

Pub says sorry for large gathering

22 March 2020

A company has apologised after images of large crowds gathering outside their takeaway prompted furious responses from public and officials.

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