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Hospital's gift wish list for patients

Hospital's gift wish list for patients

A hospital is appealing for toiletries and other items, which have become difficult to obtain for patients due to coronavirus visiting restrictions.

Chancellor says UK economy will 'bounce back'

Chancellor says UK economy will 'bounce back'

At today's Covid-19 press conference Chancellor Rishi Sunak said times are "tough" for the economy, but remained positive that it will "bounce back".

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Huge sum raised for mum who can't access cancer treatment

Huge sum raised for mum who can't access cancer treatment

A single mum whose last ditch cancer treatment is not available because of coronavirus has thanked supporters who have donated £10,000.

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Teen charged with supplying crack cocaine

Teen charged with supplying crack cocaine

A 18-year-old has been remanded in custody after being charged with possession with the intent to supply crack cocaine.

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Woman arrested after sheep killed

Woman arrested after sheep killed

Police investigating the death of a pregnant ewe have arrested a woman.

Robbers steal cash and phone after searching man's pockets

Robbers steal cash and phone after searching man's pockets

A man was robbed in the early morning after withdrawing money from a cash machine.

Large drive-thru 'hot site' opens

Large drive-thru 'hot site' opens

A huge drive-thru hot site for assessing potential Covid-19 patients has opened today.

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Firefighters issue safety warning after bathroom blaze

Firefighters issue safety warning after bathroom blaze

Fire crews have issued safety after a fire broke out in an extractor fan and a bathroom went up in flames.

Plans for new railway station put on hold

Plans for new railway station put on hold

Plans for a multi-million pound station have been put on hold amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

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Man arrested after woman in her 80s mugged

Man arrested after woman in her 80s mugged

Footage has emerged of an elderly woman being knocked to the ground after she was robbed near a corner shop.

Firefighters start ambulance driving courses

Firefighters start ambulance driving courses

Firefighters in Kent have begun ambulance driver training – but their union has slammed the government over the lack of testing.

Traffic wardens given new role

Traffic wardens given new role

Parking inspectors have taken on new 'community' positions as part of their redeployment in parts of the county

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Oasis and Warehouse prepare for administration

Oasis and Warehouse prepare for administration

A fashion retailer is due to go into insolvency after it failed to attract a buyer.

Police hunt two teens after beauty spot arson attack

Police hunt two teens after beauty spot arson attack

Officers have released another appeal for information following an arson attack which destroyed a wooden platform at a beauty spot.

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Council leader defends Easter lockdown activities

Council leader defends Easter lockdown activities

A council leader has come under fire over Instagram posts appearing to suggest he'd flouted social distancing by walking his dogs and hunting game.

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'I didn't know mum was in hospital with Covid-19'

'I didn't know mum was in hospital with Covid-19'

A son has spoken of his heartache after he says a care home failed to tell him his mother was in hospital dying from coronavirus.

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Two men arrested after armed police response

Two men arrested after armed police response

Officers were called to a street after reports of two men seen carrying offensive weapons

Former football chairman dies of Covid-19

Former football chairman dies of Covid-19

Tributes have been paid to a prominent figure in non-league football following his death after contracting coronavirus.

Fire service criticises 'misguided' NHS lantern campaign

Fire service criticises 'misguided' NHS lantern campaign

Firefighters are asking the public not to use Chinese lanterns to thank the NHS.

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Total Covid-19 death toll is 15% higher

Total Covid-19 death toll is 15% higher

New data reveals that the number of people dying from coronavius is much higher than is being reported by the government.

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Coastguard and police search for missing woman

Coastguard and police search for missing woman

The coastguard, RNLI and police were scrambled to a town in the early hours of this morning after a woman was reported missing.

Road re-opens after fallen tree blocks it

Road re-opens after fallen tree blocks it

A road has re-opened after a tree fell in the early hours of the morning, forcing its closure.

Fighting to keep fizz in wine capital of England

Fighting to keep fizz in wine capital of England

One of the county's fastest growing and most exciting industries is determined to plough on as sales slump during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Surge in drain blockages amid Covid-19 lockdown

Surge in drain blockages amid Covid-19 lockdown

People flushing wet wipes and kitchen roll down loos during the coronavirus lockdown has led to a surge in drain blockages.

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When and how we can end lockdown

When and how we can end lockdown

Global business expert and Kent university professor Richard Scase has laid out how and when home confinement measures could be relaxed.

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Man 'abused' in park for telling group to leave

Man 'abused' in park for telling group to leave

A witness has spoken out about the 'disgraceful' actions of a group of people playing in a park who reportedly shouted at a man.

Warning of 'difficult week ahead'

Warning of 'difficult week ahead'

The government says deaths are expected to rise this week but insists social distancing is working and a decision on lockdown is not likely this week.

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Bonfire sparks hay bale fire

Bonfire sparks hay bale fire

Firefighters have issued a warning after hay bales caught fire believed to have been started by a nearby bonfire.

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Wildlife park videos residents in lockdown

Wildlife park videos residents in lockdown

A Kent animal park is filming lockdown diaries with its inhabitants showing how work is continuing during the coronavirus pandemic.

Anger after thieves steal Easter tree

Anger after thieves steal Easter tree

A mum-of-three has spoken out after heartless thieves stole her children's Easter tree from their garden they made to cheer people up during lockdown.

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