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40% of adults vaccinated in three areas of Kent

40% of adults vaccinated in three areas of Kent

14 May 2021

With the number of people vaccinated rising and Covid-19 cases steadily dropping, Kent is now looking at an open and eventful summer later this year.

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'How I tripled income in pandemic'

'How I tripled income in pandemic'

13 May 2021

A 24-year-old personal trainer decided to run her own online coaching company after a period in which she was barely able to cover her rent.

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KCC bid for £36m hardship fund amid Covid

KCC bid for £36m hardship fund amid Covid

13 May 2021

Kent County Council has submitted a bid for a £36million government fund to help communities in at least four districts in financial hardship.

‘We’d love a carnival full of joy, colour and smiles’

‘We’d love a carnival full of joy, colour and smiles’

13 May 2021

A seaside carnival will return this year – and organisers hope it will be “bigger and more spectacular” than before.

Covid jabs for under 40s from tomorrow

Covid jabs for under 40s from tomorrow

12 May 2021

People aged 38 and 39 are expected to be offered their first covid injection from tomorrow.

Lockdowns blamed for children’s speech issues

Lockdowns blamed for children’s speech issues

08 May 2021

Parents fear their children’s speech and language has been permanently damaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

Delivery companies warn of scam texts

Delivery companies warn of scam texts

07 May 2021

Delivery companies including Hermes, Yodel and DHL are warning customers to be on high alert for scam texts attempting to steal personal details.

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Restaurant owner's fears after no applicants for £32k job

Restaurant owner's fears after no applicants for £32k job

06 May 2021

The owner of a Kent restaurant and bar has been left shocked after nobody applied for a £32k job role just weeks before they're set to reopen.

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It's 'Super Thursday' as voters head for the polls

It's 'Super Thursday' as voters head for the polls

06 May 2021

Voting in Kent to decide who will run the county council and who will be the police and crime commissioner is underway.

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'My dad is stuck in the middle of India's Covid crisis'

'My dad is stuck in the middle of India's Covid crisis'

05 May 2021

As Kent communities help send scores of ventilators to the country ravaged by coronavirus, Sikhs continue to fear for the safety of their families.

Pub bans under 21s after alcohol smuggling and Covid breaches

Pub bans under 21s after alcohol smuggling and Covid breaches

02 May 2021

A pub has made the difficult decision to stop serving under 21s after a number of Covid breaches since reopening.

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Cases rise 30% across county but jabs also on up

Cases rise 30% across county but jabs also on up

30 April 2021

Nine areas saw Covid-19 cases rise in the last week, with a few seeing them more than double, as the vaccination programme continues to be a success.

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Covid patient passes 100 days in intensive care

Covid patient passes 100 days in intensive care

30 April 2021

A seriously-ill Covid patient has reached the unenviable milestone of spending 100 days in intensive care – more than half of them in an induced coma.

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County show postponed and 'scaled back'

County show postponed and 'scaled back'

30 April 2021

The Kent County Show, due to take place in July, has been postponed and will be replaced by a "scaled back" event.

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Mum's battle for Covid jab after medical bungle

Mum's battle for Covid jab after medical bungle

30 April 2021

A mum of two discovered she could not get her Covid jab because another patient had used her NHS number 150 miles away.

Hospital's multicultural workforce urge peers to get Covid vaccine

Hospital's multicultural workforce urge peers to get Covid vaccine

29 April 2021

Staff from a range of cultural backgrounds have released a video in 12 languages urging members of ethnic minority communities to have Covid vaccine.

'50,000 jabs is amazing but we're ready and must do more'

'50,000 jabs is amazing but we're ready and must do more'

29 April 2021

A leading GP has issued advice for younger people worried about the risks of a Covid vaccine and stressed the importance of everyone getting a jab.

Towns' 'phenomenal effort' on jabs gets Downing Street mention

Towns' 'phenomenal effort' on jabs gets Downing Street mention

28 April 2021

The vaccination programme in Medway received special praise from a top medic at today's Downing Street briefing after delivering 50,000 jabs.

‘So many could have fallen through gaps’

‘So many could have fallen through gaps’

27 April 2021

A charity that has been supporting the older community for many years has continued doing so throughout the pandemic.

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