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Tents abandoned and windows smashed at nature reserves

06 May 2020
Tents abandoned and windows smashed at nature reserves

A wildlife charity has raised concerns people are flaunting social distancing rules by vandalising, camping and swimming at its sites.

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Rotary club helps at Covid-19 assessment unit

06 May 2020
Rotary club helps at Covid-19 assessment unit

A volunteer group has been supporting the NHS at a Covid-19 assessment centre and delivering food to vulnerable residents.

Around 100 Five Guys orders after one hour open

05 May 2020
Around 100 Five Guys orders after one hour open

People are finally able to get their fast food fix as a popular burger bar begins accepting orders.

Body found in flat

04 May 2020
Body found in flat

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a man after a body was discovered.

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More transparency on care home fees, staff and facilities

04 May 2020
More transparency on care home fees, staff and facilities

A care helpline has launched a new feature, scoring nursing homes on how open they are about what they offer residents.

33-year-old dies of suspected Covid-19 at home

04 May 2020
33-year-old dies of suspected Covid-19 at home

A man who had a cough for more than six weeks - later described by his wife as "horrendous" - is thought to have died of coronavirus.

A pub version of Just Eat?

01 May 2020
A pub version of Just Eat?

A website allowing pub-lovers to browse through menus of local boozers offering home delivery and pick-up services has launched.

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Road closure near former sink hole site

01 May 2020
Road closure near former sink hole site

A section of a road will be shut this weekend to carry out urgent repairs, with only emergency vehicles and hospital deliveries allowed access.

Free holiday for someone who deserves it

30 April 2020
Free holiday for someone who deserves it

A holiday park is asking people to nominate someone who could do with a week-long break when lockdown is over.

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Place your bets for the Wacky Goat Run

30 April 2020
Place your bets for the Wacky Goat Run

An animal sanctuary is hosting a sponsored goat race to help raise funds during the pandemic.

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Council secures £1.7m more funding for pandemic

29 April 2020
Council secures £1.7m more funding for pandemic

A district council has secured extra funding to help during the pandemic, after writing a letter to the government.

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Mechanic locked up for MOT fraud

29 April 2020
Mechanic locked up for MOT fraud

A 24-year-old, who passed more than 60 cars' MOTs without checking the vehicles, has been sent to prison.

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Hotel and rooftop bar plans approved

28 April 2020
Hotel and rooftop bar plans approved

Plans for a 132-room hotel in a town centre, with some sections up to nine storeys high, have been given the thumbs up.

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Man charged with attempted murder

28 April 2020
Man charged with attempted murder

A 25-year-old has appeared in court after a woman was allegedly attacked and threats were made to kill someone she knew.

Ex-surfer saves man from drowning in river

28 April 2020
Ex-surfer saves man from drowning in river

An ex professional surfer has spoken of the moment he saved a man from the River Medway on his way home from work.

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Home of more than 300 animals needs help

27 April 2020
Home of more than 300 animals needs help

A family-run sanctuary for injured wildlife and unwanted pets has no money coming in due to the pandemic, so is asking the public for donations.

NHS family fly home from Philippines after month-and-a-half

27 April 2020
NHS family fly home from Philippines after month-and-a-half

Four NHS workers, including an ICU nurse, are back in the UK after a stressful stay in a country said to be rife with "hysteria".

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Six-year-old author inspires on Instagram

27 April 2020
Six-year-old author inspires on Instagram

A young writer has launched an Instagram page to motivate people during lockdown, prompted by his mum who is doing something similar.

Heal the World cover smashes target

24 April 2020
Heal the World cover smashes target

A performing arts school had to postpone its spring show so has produced a music video to raise money for the NHS instead.

Asylum seekers housed at council-owned hotel

24 April 2020
Asylum seekers housed at council-owned hotel

Unaccompanied asylum seeking children are being looked after at a council-owned manor house, as the usual accommodation fills up due to the pandemic.

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