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Care home 'let down by system' as 90% of residents have Covid-19

Care home 'let down by system' as 90% of residents have Covid-19

A nursing home says it was "severely let down" after a resident was released from hospital before his Covid-19 test results came back.

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Volunteers complete 32,000 good deeds

Volunteers complete 32,000 good deeds

A council has paid tribute to volunteers who have completed 32,000 tasks amid the coronavirus pandemic.

'Lifeguards can't be everywhere'

'Lifeguards can't be everywhere'

The RNLI and Coastguard are pleading with families to be careful on beaches this summer.

Survey reveals best and worst of town centre

Survey reveals best and worst of town centre

The results of a public survey has revealed that more shops and better night time entertainment are needed to improve a Kent town.

CCTV appeal after man punched and robbed

CCTV appeal after man punched and robbed

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a robbery.

Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Beaches in Kent filled up with people making the most of lockdown being eased on the hottest day of the year so far.

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Missing man found

Missing man found

A man who went missing from his home has been found safe and well.

Virtual life skills lessons for blind Theo

Virtual life skills lessons for blind Theo

An eight year old boy, who is completely blind, is enjoying virtual life skills lesson during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Council brings back parking restrictions

Council brings back parking restrictions

A district council has brought back parking restrictions in its area.

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Council buys former Debenhams store for £2 million

Council buys former Debenhams store for £2 million

A district council has bought a retail outlet formerly occupied by Debenhams for more than £2 million.

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Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

Unsatisfactory council committee to be 'refreshed'

Changes could be made to the way a council committee meets and discusses key items, after its current set up was described as unsatisfactory.

Work re-starts on seafront development

Work re-starts on seafront development

Work to create 84 new homes with ocean views has now re-started after construction was temporarily halted due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Woman spat at in racially aggravated assault

Woman spat at in racially aggravated assault

A woman has been spat at in a racially aggravated assault after being approached by a couple with a lurcher.

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'Stay away from mass gatherings' warns MP

'Stay away from mass gatherings' warns MP

Police and an MP have spoken out about the dangers of two supposed mass gathering being organised in Kent this weekend.

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Warning after frying pan sparks fire

Warning after frying pan sparks fire

A fire in a kitchen broke out after a frying pan caught alight, promoting firefighters to issue a warning about mealtime safety.

Flowers left for man killed by lorry

Flowers left for man killed by lorry

A floral tribute has been left for a man who was killed after stepping out of his car and being hit by a lorry.

Man killed after being hit by lorry

Man killed after being hit by lorry

A man in his 30s has been killed after being hit by a HGV near a bus stop.

Gurkhas rescue stranded tourists in treacherous mission

Gurkhas rescue stranded tourists in treacherous mission

Soldiers based in Kent traversed rivers and landslides as they played a vital role in rescuing more than 100 stranded Brits.

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Rise in number of discarded gloves and masks on the streets

Rise in number of discarded gloves and masks on the streets

A team dedicated to keeping the streets litter-free have noticed a rise in the number of discarded gloves and masks since the outbreak of Covid-19.

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Hair today, gone tomorrow

A man is delighted after raising more than £1,200 for a charity which supports young refugees in Kent by shaving off his distinctive beard.

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