Home   Categories   Grid

Cross-party task force set up

Cross-party task force set up

24 March 2020

Political leaders have agreed to put party differences aside in a bid to work together to help residents deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

Unis ordered to stop making unconditional offers

Unis ordered to stop making unconditional offers

24 March 2020

The government has told universities to stop making unconditional offers - as pupils may feel pressured during the uncertainty created by coronavirus.

MP's donation to aid crisis victims

MP's donation to aid crisis victims

24 March 2020

A politician is to donate a large part of her salary to help groups dealing with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

3

Summer concert postponed until next year

Summer concert postponed until next year

24 March 2020

An open-air summer concert which attracts thousands to a picturesque location in Kent each year has been postponed until next year.

Strike threat over bin collections

Strike threat over bin collections

24 March 2020

Rubbish collectors and street cleaners have threatened an all-out strike over coronavirus issues.

30

'If they can do it in Italy, so can you'

 'If they can do it in Italy, so can you'

24 March 2020

A woman from Kent living in Italy is urging people to stop hoarding by sharing photos of full shelves in her local shop despite "extreme lockdown".

Decision on beach hut overhaul scheme delayed

Decision on beach hut overhaul scheme delayed

24 March 2020

A key decision on whether to transform the look of a Kent seafront has been postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Waitrose limiting customer numbers and marshalling queues

Waitrose limiting customer numbers and marshalling queues

24 March 2020

A supermarket chain has announced a raft of new measures which will "dramatically change how people shop" to help tackle the spread of coronavirus.

1

'Don't drive to country parks'

'Don't drive to country parks'

24 March 2020

Country parks across the county will remain open but you won't be able to park nearby.

7

Kent recycling centres closed

Kent recycling centres closed

24 March 2020

Recycling centres in Kent have been shut until further notice following the government's latest announcement on tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

16

Food market shuts due to lockdown

Food market shuts due to lockdown

24 March 2020

A food market, which a council had hoped to keep open so people could get essentials, has been called off.

Emergency measures shuts golf down

Emergency measures shuts golf down

24 March 2020

Golf courses are now closed too following the announcement of a national lockdown on Monday night.

Mental health services move online

Mental health services move online

24 March 2020

The NHS and charities are adapting mental health provision to protect the health of staff and patients during the coronavirus crisis

Couple stranded in Australia can't get back to Britain

Couple stranded in Australia can't get back to Britain

23 March 2020

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Brits abroad to get back home one couple Down Under say their flights have been cancelled.

2

'Heavy heart' as Howletts and Port Lympne shut

'Heavy heart' as Howletts and Port Lympne shut

23 March 2020

Two popular wildlife parks in Kent have become the latest to close because of the coronavirus pandemic.

'It's nice to see people can think of others in this scary time'

'It's nice to see people can think of others in this scary time'

23 March 2020

Children sick in hospital will have plenty of treats this Easter, thanks to the efforts of a nine-year-old girl and her neighbours.

1

Park access reduced to slow virus spread

Park access reduced to slow virus spread

23 March 2020

A council has announced it is restricting access to parks in an attempt to encourage people to follow social-distancing guidelines.

Stranded mum unable to get home

Stranded mum unable to get home

23 March 2020

A mum-of two is stranded with her friend in the Philippines after their flight was cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

5

New leisure centre 'still a priority'

New leisure centre 'still a priority'

23 March 2020

A council says coronavirus won't stop it from pressing ahead with a new £20m complex.

1

Parking restrictions lifted by council

Parking restrictions lifted by council

23 March 2020

Parking restrictions will be lifted to help those having to self-isolate or work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More