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Backpacker stranded for nearly two weeks

Backpacker stranded for nearly two weeks

A mother has spoken of her anguish as she battles to get her daughter home after visa changes meant she missed her flight back from Fiji.

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Students granted exam 'safety net'

Students granted exam 'safety net'

Students at a university will benefit from a policy where their grades will be safeguarded despite changes to their studies.

Keeping businesses connected during crisis

Keeping businesses connected during crisis

Three companies have teamed up to grow a network of more than 1,000 business people with the aim of sharing expertise.

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Pharmacy praises the 'angel next door'

Pharmacy praises the 'angel next door'

A chemist has described the overwhelming community response which has seen volunteers sign up in huge numbers to help the business.

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Postal staff stage walk out

Postal staff stage walk out

Royal Mail workers have walked out in protest against concerns about a lack of protection measures against coronavirus.

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Steve's big giveaway

Steve's big giveaway

Gillingham are treating their fans to a prize giveaway and the manager is funding it.

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Follow Network Kent on social media

Follow Network Kent on social media

As the coronavirus lockdown continues, we're encouraging people to share their positive community news by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

How are farms adapting to coronavirus?

How are farms adapting to coronavirus?

Farms of all sizes are adapting to a new way of life to help keep them in business and families fed.

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Waiting game for Gills youngsters

Waiting game for Gills youngsters

Gillingham’s second year scholars are facing an extended wait to see if they have won a professional contract.

Binmen call off strikes as deal struck with council

Binmen call off strikes as deal struck with council

Binmen involved in a row with council bosses over a lack of coronavirus safety measures have called off their threats to go on strike.

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Boy with additional needs turned away from school

Boy with additional needs turned away from school

A boy with suspected autism has been told he must be home schooled, in line with government guidelines, even though his mum is a key worker.

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Youngster praises 'hero' postal worker

Youngster praises 'hero' postal worker

A primary school pupil has created a hero badge for her local postman after realising the vital work they're doing during the lockdown.

Virtually Together choir supports NHS staff

Virtually Together choir supports NHS staff

An 11-year-old has used the power of Twitter and Coldplay to bring together those on the frontline battling coronavirus.

Charity helping elderly 'could close in months'

Charity helping elderly 'could close in months'

A charity which cares for the elderly says it may be forced to shut down unless it raises £500,000 to support people during the coronavirus crisis.

Concern for man missing for 16 days

Concern for man missing for 16 days

Police have appealed for information after a man in his 50s was reported missing more than two weeks ago.

Cake shop owner donates treats for NHS workers

Cake shop owner donates treats for NHS workers

A cake shop owner is among those passing on goodies to show appreciation for the NHS.

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Scally: Football is in a bubble and maybe it needs to burst

Scally: Football is in a bubble and maybe it needs to burst

Should the Premier League's elite come to the assistance of the leagues below?

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Couple return from Bali lockdown

Couple return from Bali lockdown

Two holidaymakers have entered self-isolation after managing to secure flights home from an Indonesian Island.

Gin makers produce hand sanitiser

Gin makers produce hand sanitiser

A distillery and a brewery have teamed up to increase the supply of hand sanitiser and plan to introduce it to the public.

Junior hockey players get creative

Junior hockey players get creative

England hockey have announced no more play until the end of June but it hasn’t stopped the Canterbury juniors.

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