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Man charged after 'coughing in officer's face'

08 April 2020
Man charged after 'coughing in officer's face'

A man has been charged with assault after reports he coughed in a police officer's face when asked about Covid-19 symptoms.

Covid-19 support group call for more volunteers

08 April 2020
Covid-19 support group call for more volunteers

A Mutual Aid group in Maidstone is appealing for more volunteers to come forward and help vulnerable people self isolating across the Borough.

How funeral directors are adapting during pandemic

08 April 2020
How funeral directors are adapting during pandemic

Funeral companies across Kent say the coronavirus is starting to have a real impact on their business with new cases coming forward daily.

Mental health hotline for NHS staff

08 April 2020
Mental health hotline for NHS staff

A new hotline service has been set up to support the mental health of NHS staff working through the coronavirus.

Six Covid-19 deaths in one village

06 April 2020
Six Covid-19 deaths in one village

A funeral company says it is starting to see the impact of the coronavirus with six cases at one of its offices in one week.

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Returning nurse diagnosed with Covid-19

06 April 2020
Returning nurse diagnosed with Covid-19

A nurse who has returned to the frontline at a Kent hospital has tested positive for coronavirus after one week in her former role.

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New business helps those in isolation

03 April 2020
New business helps those in isolation

A mum from Headcorn is using her new zero waste business to help people in Maidstone having to self isolate becasue of Covid-19.

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PC bitten and colleague thrown to floor

03 April 2020
PC bitten and colleague thrown to floor

A 37-year-old man has been charged with assault after a police officer was bitten and another was grabbed by the neck.

Virus centre opens at airfield

03 April 2020
Virus centre opens at airfield

A new centre to treat people with Covid-19 symptoms has opened at a Kent aerodrome, while another is being considered for a town's leisure centre.

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The stunning pictures taken by one Kent camera club

02 April 2020
The stunning pictures taken by one Kent camera club

These are the stunning images which saw one Kent camera club win a national competition.

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Retired midwife returns to NHS frontline

02 April 2020
Retired midwife returns to NHS frontline

A former midwife is returning to the NHS in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells to help fight Covid-19.

Builders donate face masks to NHS

02 April 2020
Builders donate face masks to NHS

A Maidstone construction company has donated spare personal protective equipment to frontline hospital staff in Ashford.

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24-hour coronavirus helpline launches

01 April 2020
24-hour coronavirus helpline launches

A new service has been set up by Kent County Council to help vulnerable people in the county access urgent help and supplies.

Fourth lane opens on M20

01 April 2020
Fourth lane opens on M20

An extra lane has now opened in both directions on the M20 as smart motorway upgrades continue.

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Aldi lifts product restrictions as stock levels improve

31 March 2020
Aldi lifts product restrictions as stock levels improve

A supermarket chain has announced it is lifting temporary restrictions on many of its products as stock availability has now improved.

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Covid-19 deaths in Kent rise to 34

30 March 2020
Covid-19 deaths in Kent rise to 34

At least 34 people died from coronavirus in Kent in just over two weeks.

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Fraudsters sending fake government texts

30 March 2020
Fraudsters sending fake government texts

People are being warned not to click on links sent to them in text messages claiming to be from the government about coronavirus fines.

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Dog sanctuary looking for new home

28 March 2020
Dog sanctuary looking for new home

A rescue centre for dogs is crowdfunding to help relocate after finding out its kennels will be knocked down and replaced with houses.

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Sport Relief, but for the NHS

27 March 2020
Sport Relief, but for the NHS

A mum from Tonbridge is campaigning for the UK to have a national fundraising day dedicated to the NHS.

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Man charged with charity shop theft

27 March 2020
Man charged with charity shop theft

A 31-year-old man has been charged with burglary after cash and jewellery were stolen from a charity shop in Sevenoaks.

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