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Depot would create 40 jobs

Depot would create 40 jobs

Plans for a kitchen firm distribution centre would create work for more than 40.

Longer wait in hope for longer opening hours

Longer wait in hope for longer opening hours

A cafe owner has seen a decision on opening hours pushed back.

School staff make visors for hospital

School staff make visors for hospital

Teachers banded together to use their school's design department to make visors to donate to health workers.

Concerns over plans for cafe

Concerns over plans for cafe

Hundreds of people have opposed plans for a new coffee shop.

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2,000 NHS staff off work

2,000 NHS staff off work

Health bosses have revealed the significant impact of Covid-19 on staff levels in Kent due to self-isolation - but key services are still fully open.

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German defender happy to do what's needed

German defender happy to do what's needed

Gillingham captain Max Ehmer says he is willing to do whatever it takes to get the season completed.

'I was one of the lucky ones, I got to see my mum'

'I was one of the lucky ones, I got to see my mum'

As death from coronavirus in Kent reached 34 we spoke to one grieving daughter after her mother passed away after contracting the virus.

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Engineer's idea to make face masks

Engineer's idea to make face masks

A man is encouraging people to make their own face masks which they can arrange to give to others via a website.

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.

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