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The two Kent districts with no Indian variant cases

The two Kent districts with no Indian variant cases

04 June 2021

The number of cases of the Indian Covid strain in Kent has risen for the fourth week in a row - but two areas of the county are recording none.

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New treatment helping long Covid patients recover faster

New treatment helping long Covid patients recover faster

03 June 2021

Patients recovering from Covid are being put through their paces as new treatment helping them get back to health and fitness sees huge success.

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The cheers, beers and tears of being an England football fan

The cheers, beers and tears of being an England football fan

03 June 2021

As England dream of glory at the Euros, our archive pictures capture the agony - and occasional ecstasy - of watching the national team.

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73-year-old biker aims to raise £250,000 in charity ride

73-year-old biker aims to raise £250,000 in charity ride

01 June 2021

Julia Stevenson will ride from Gravesend to Dungeness as thousands across the country paint the roads red to raise money for front line workers.

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Indian strain cases almost quadruple in Kent - but should we be worried?

Indian strain cases almost quadruple in Kent - but should we be worried?

31 May 2021

Cases of the Indian variant in Kent are up more than 260%, but the county's public health chief remains optimistic about lifting lockdown on June 21.

Cases rise as half fully vaccinated in three areas

Cases rise as half fully vaccinated in three areas

27 May 2021

Covid cases rose following restrictions relaxing on May 17 but the vaccine programme is still going strong.

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County set to bask in 24C blast of summer

County set to bask in 24C blast of summer

27 May 2021

After a wet and windy month of May, the county looks set for a taste of summer as temperatures rise next week.

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Could you nominate a courageous child?

Could you nominate a courageous child?

27 May 2021

We need you to tell us about all the incredible things children, families and charities you know have been doing.

The pubs we've lost to housing

The pubs we've lost to housing

26 May 2021

We take a look at the pubs in Kent who have called last orders for the final time to make room for houses.

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Remember war dead from your street

Remember war dead from your street

25 May 2021

People can find out about the war heroes who lived on their street thanks to a new database.

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Girl, 16, reported missing for five days

Girl, 16, reported missing for five days

22 May 2021

A missing teenage girl who has not been seen for almost a week could be in Kent, detectives searching for her say.

The cheapest four-bed homes in every Kent town

The cheapest four-bed homes in every Kent town

22 May 2021

Families wanting a bigger home can snap up the least expensive four-beds in different Kent towns from as little as £200,000 - or as much as £650,000.

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Just one hospital in Kent now treating Covid patients

Just one hospital in Kent now treating Covid patients

21 May 2021

Just one hospital in Kent is now treating people with coronavirus as the county's biggest trust becomes 'Covid-free' for the first time in 14 months.

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One million first doses given out in Kent

One million first doses given out in Kent

20 May 2021

Covid cases drop again and more than one million people in Kent have now received a first dose of the vaccine.

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No new Covid cases in Kent's over-80s

No new Covid cases in Kent's over-80s

19 May 2021

Not a single person over the age of 80 has tested positive for Covid in Kent in the last week as almost 80% of new cases are in the under-50s.

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People aged 36 and 37 to be invited for vaccine

People aged 36 and 37 to be invited for vaccine

17 May 2021

As the NHS continues the roll-out of its Covid vaccination programme, people aged 36 and 37 are to be invited to book their jabs this week.

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Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

17 May 2021

Up to 20 cases of the Indian Covid variant have been detected in Kent in a week - with one district recording the highest number in the south east.

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

11 May 2021

A new study has revealed thousands of school age children have been identified as obese in the county.

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Kent's biggest news stories of the 1980s

Kent's biggest news stories of the 1980s

11 May 2021

From IRA bombs to ferry disasters, a Papal visit and shots fired at the Queen, Kent was at the heart of some of the 1980s' biggest stories.

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Three areas in Kent see 70% of people get first dose

Three areas in Kent see 70% of people get first dose

07 May 2021

Covid-19 cases and vaccinations took a slight dip this week as under-40s are offered an alternative vaccine following blood clot fears.

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