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Kent's best lockdown DIY projects

26 April 2020
Kent's best lockdown DIY projects

From a homemade 'pub' to a back garden assault course, people in Kent have taken DIY to a new level during lockdown - vote for your favourite.

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Neighbours surprise 101-year-old with birthday song

21 April 2020
Neighbours surprise 101-year-old with birthday song

Residents turned out in force to celebrate the birthday of a grandad who has now lived in the same street for more than a century.

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YouTube star does triathlon in his house

20 April 2020
YouTube star does triathlon in his house

While people across Kent have been trying their best to keep fit during the coronavirus lockdown, one man has taken things to the extreme.

Police helicopter search for trespasser on tracks

19 April 2020
Police helicopter search for trespasser on tracks

A trespasser on the tracks near a railway station has caused trains to be cancelled.

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'Kindhearted and caring' nurse with suspected coronavirus dies

19 April 2020
'Kindhearted and caring' nurse with suspected coronavirus dies

A "inspirational" nurse with a "big heart" has died after showing symptoms of Covid-19.

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Police car crashes into wall outside house

19 April 2020
Police car crashes into wall outside house

Bricks have been left scattered across a pavement after a police car smashed into a wall and railings outside a house.

Travellers pitch up near superstores

19 April 2020
Travellers pitch up near superstores

Five caravans have parked up near two major stores.

A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

01 April 2020
A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

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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No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

31 March 2020
No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

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

Demand quadruples at food bank

30 March 2020
Demand quadruples at food bank

Hundreds more families are seeking help from Kent food banks as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

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Man taken to hospital after roundabout crash

30 March 2020
Man taken to hospital after roundabout crash

A car has ended up on top of a roundabout after a crash.

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Kent's Blitz Spirit - keeping calm and carrying on

28 March 2020
Kent's Blitz Spirit - keeping calm and carrying on

A look back at how the county coped during the Second World War when we were faced with an unprecedented crisis.

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Will drones be deployed to enforce lockdown?

27 March 2020
Will drones be deployed to enforce lockdown?

From setting up roadblocks to foot patrols, there is more than one way to ensure people follow social distancing restrictions.

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Police attacked in high street

27 March 2020
Police attacked in high street

Three men have been arrested after two police officers were assaulted.

Kent Sainsbury's stores selling giant tins of beans

27 March 2020
Kent Sainsbury's stores selling giant tins of beans

A supermarket in Kent has started putting 2.4kg tins of baked beans on its shelves to meet growing demand sparked by the coronavirus outbreak.

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£1.5m food bill leaves animal parks in crisis

27 March 2020
£1.5m food bill leaves animal parks in crisis

Two popular animal parks are desperately appealing for cash and food donations as the Covid-19 lockdown leaves them facing an "unprecedented crisis".

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Suspected thief caught on church roof after losing ladder

26 March 2020
Suspected thief caught on church roof after losing ladder

A man reportedly trying to steal lead from a church roof was left stranded after members of the public took his ladder away.

'I'm going back to help - don't be scared to do the same'

26 March 2020
'I'm going back to help - don't be scared to do the same'

A former nurse is returning to the frontline to help battle the coronavirus outbreak - and is encouraging others to join her.

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Boss defends binmen who 'forgot about social distancing'

26 March 2020
Boss defends binmen who 'forgot about social distancing'

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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'Half the population could already have coronavirus'

25 March 2020
'Half the population could already have coronavirus'

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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