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Lorry drivers celebrate Christmas on the M20

Lorry drivers celebrate Christmas on the M20

25 December 2020

Thousands of lorry drivers are celebrating the most unusual Christmas Day... with the army on the M20.

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1,100 troops help repatriate truckers stranded on Christmas Day

1,100 troops help repatriate truckers stranded on Christmas Day

25 December 2020

As truckers spend Christmas Day stranded 1,100 troops are helping get them home - with one posting a heartbreaking message from Manston.

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Kent's best Instagram photos of 2020

Kent's best Instagram photos of 2020

25 December 2020

As the year draws to a close we spotlight the most beautiful photographs taken of our beloved county.

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'Imminent' trade deal should stop future port chaos

'Imminent' trade deal should stop future port chaos

24 December 2020

Ports in Kent are set to be able to continue trading freely with Europe with an historic Brexit deal being agreed.

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How the world is watching Kent

How the world is watching Kent

23 December 2020

The chaos brought by the travel ban at ports in Kent has been the focus of media outlets around the world as attention focussed on the county.

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Manston lorry park at capacity

Manston lorry park at capacity

23 December 2020

The 4,000 capacity makeshift lorry park at Manston Airport is now at capacity as drivers rush to get tests.

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Drivers clash with police and blockade port

Drivers clash with police and blockade port

23 December 2020

Drivers in Dover clashed with police before testing was eventually introduced for those who had been sat in the town for days.

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Eurotunnel clear while Dover still in chaos

Eurotunnel clear while Dover still in chaos

23 December 2020

The roads to Eurotunnel are clear and freight is moving easily while down in Dover there is still chaos for drivers.

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France to lift UK travel ban

France to lift UK travel ban

22 December 2020

The end of chaos on Kent's roads could be in sight after it was announced the French border would reopen.

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Op Brock in place on M20

Op Brock in place on M20

22 December 2020

The Operation Brock moveable barrier is in place on the M20.

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LIVE: Solution to closed border possible in 'next few hours'

LIVE: Solution to closed border possible in 'next few hours'

20 December 2020

Thousands of lorries are stranded in Kent after France closed its border amid concerns over the 'out of control' Covid strain.

French ban could threaten Christmas fresh food supplies

French ban could threaten Christmas fresh food supplies

20 December 2020

Christmas fresh food supplies could be disrupted by the French travel ban, it was warned tonight.

What you can do under Tier 4 restrictions

What you can do under Tier 4 restrictions

20 December 2020

As Kent comes to terms with the government's Tier 4 announcement, there are some exceptions to the restrictions imposed.

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What does Tier 4 mean for Kent?

What does Tier 4 mean for Kent?

19 December 2020

We answer the big questions about today's announcement that Kent is to be placed into even more restrictive Covid-19 measures.

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Christmas cancelled for Tier 4 Kent

Christmas cancelled for Tier 4 Kent

19 December 2020

A new, faster-spreading strain of Covid-19 means many Christmas plans will be scrapped as tighter restrictions are introduced in the county.

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New Covid restrictions 'could be announced on Saturday'

New Covid restrictions 'could be announced on Saturday'

18 December 2020

More drastic Covid restrictions could be announced as soon as this weekend, it has been reported.

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More vaccine centres opened

More vaccine centres opened

18 December 2020

More GP surgeries will start issuing coronavirus vaccines after additional centres were set up and approved by NHS bosses.

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'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

'Shops to close again' if Covid rates cannot be controlled

17 December 2020

Kent is facing even more drastic Covid restrictions if the infection rate in the county cannot be brought under control.

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Virus-hit Kent expected to stay in Tier 3

Virus-hit Kent expected to stay in Tier 3

16 December 2020

With parts of the county still among the worst in England for Covid infection rates, the toughest restrictions look like they are here to stay.

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NHS leaders: 'We really need your help'

NHS leaders: 'We really need your help'

16 December 2020

Lives depend on people following the rules to help ease extreme pressure facing GPs and hospitals as Kent NHS leaders say they need the public's help.

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