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A look back at the worst pandemics in history

26 April 2020
A look back at the worst pandemics in history

With Covid-19 raging through the country, we looked back at other pandemics through history.

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Cadet's special #ClapForOurCarers goes viral

24 April 2020
Cadet's special #ClapForOurCarers goes viral

A 12-year-old has been praised for his special salute and #ClapforOurCarers after a video of him performing a drill was shared online.

Man's 'backwards running challenge' after marathon is cancelled

23 April 2020
Man's 'backwards running challenge' after marathon is cancelled

A runner who was due to take part in his 20th London Marathon will take on a new challenge - to run 2.6miles backwards.

Council's 'heavy handed approach' could 'alienate' residents

22 April 2020
Council's 'heavy handed approach' could 'alienate' residents

A man has hit out at a council's "heavy-handed approach" when issuing warnings to people flouting lockdown guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Schoolboy braves the shave for NHS frontline workers

22 April 2020
Schoolboy braves the shave for NHS frontline workers

A 12 year old boy, who enjoys pranks, has taken on his own challenge by shaving his head for the NHS.

The artwork left behind

21 April 2020
The artwork left behind

Following news the Folkestone Triennial has been postponed by a year, we look back at the artwork that has been left behind from previous festivals.

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Art exhibition cancelled due to Covid-19

21 April 2020
Art exhibition cancelled due to Covid-19

A popular art festival - one of the biggest in the UK - has been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Struggling railway to sell virtual tickets

20 April 2020
Struggling railway to sell virtual tickets

A long-running Kent visitor attraction has come up with innovative ways to keep its supporters involved during its closure due to Covid-19.

Volunteers answer 12,000 calls for help during pandemic

20 April 2020
Volunteers answer 12,000 calls for help during pandemic

An army of volunteers have helped deliver thousands of hot meals and bags of shopping to those in need during lockdown.

Dealer 'threw drugs out of window' as police approached

17 April 2020
Dealer 'threw drugs out of window' as police approached

A county lines drug dealer is behind bars after he was caught by police throwing crack cocaine out of a window.

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Animal park welcomes newborn drill monkey

17 April 2020
Animal park welcomes newborn drill monkey

A Kent wild animal park - currently closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak - has welcomed a newborn drill monkey.

Hero highways worker performs life-saving CPR

17 April 2020
Hero highways worker performs life-saving CPR

A highways worker has been commended for his quick-thinking and life-saving skills, after helping a man with a head injury after he fell over.

Photography project captures people living in lockdown

17 April 2020
Photography project captures people living in lockdown

A photographer is capturing people living in lockdown in Kent by taking pictures through their doors and windows.

Grooming warning as lockdown extended

17 April 2020
Grooming warning as lockdown extended

Parents are being urged to look out for signs of online grooming as children and young people spend more time at home.

Here's what you can and can't do during lockdown

17 April 2020
Here's what you can and can't do during lockdown

A new and clear list has been released confirming what is an acceptable excuse to leave home during lockdown, and what is not.

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Kent's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire winners

16 April 2020
Kent's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire winners

Following the screening of TV drama Quiz, we looked at past Kent winners on Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?

Paul's sadness over dog's death

16 April 2020
Paul's sadness over dog's death

TV star Paul O'Grady has announced one of his beloved dogs has sadly died.

The council staff earning more than £100k

16 April 2020
The council staff earning more than £100k

The annual Town Hall Rich List has revealed two council employees in Kent are earning more than £200,000, while dozens more are earning £100,000+.

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Pupils unable to appeal teachers' grade estimates

16 April 2020
Pupils unable to appeal teachers' grade estimates

Pupils whose exams have been cancelled will not be able to question the grades they are given by teachers, a new consultation has revealed.

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Kent MP accuses Trump of trying to 'discredit' WHO

15 April 2020
Kent MP accuses Trump of trying to 'discredit' WHO

A Kent MP has blasted Donald Trump's decision to cut funding to the World Health Organisation and accused him of trying to 'discredit' the agency.

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