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'Emotional' journey for hospital's first Covid-19 patient

'Emotional' journey for hospital's first Covid-19 patient

The family of a patient cheered off a hospital ward following a month-long battle with coronavirus had initially been told to 'prepare for the worst'.

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Couple abused for challenging group in skate park

Couple abused for challenging group in skate park

A couple say they were subjected to vile abuse as they confronted four bikers for flouting safe-distancing rules.

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'NHS and key workers are heroes'

'NHS and key workers are heroes'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has told of the "heroism" of frontline staff in a stirring Easter message delivered from his kitchen.

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Drama of three-hour effort to save sinking houseboat

Drama of three-hour effort to save sinking houseboat

Fire crews acted fast to pump water from a stricken houseboat as it started to sink at a dock in Kent.

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Campaign to reopen Kent's churches

Campaign to reopen Kent's churches

Clergy are asking the Archbishop of Canterbury to reopen churches so they can film their Easter services there.

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'Shoppers have rediscovered what's available on their doorstep'

'Shoppers have rediscovered what's available on their doorstep'

With more people enjoying the benefits of shopping locally, will shopping habits change back after lock down is over?

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The lockdown garden footballers dream of

The lockdown garden footballers dream of

Striker Zak Ansah has a back garden that may just be the envy of footballers everywhere.

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The people making face shields for frontline workers

The people making face shields for frontline workers

People across Kent are turning to technology in the fight to ensure NHS personnel have the protective equipment to keep them safe - here's how.

Beaches deserted, supermarket car parks packed

Beaches deserted, supermarket car parks packed

A sunny Easter weekend would normally see our parks and beaches packed - our latest set of pictures show how lockdown is being observed

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Pub and bar owners hit back

Pub and bar owners hit back

The people behind takeaway services have had their say, as people take to social media to criticise their working practices.

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Teenage girl reported missing

Teenage girl reported missing

Police have launched an appeal to find a missing 14-year-old.

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Woman barricades house amid social distancing fears

Woman barricades house amid social distancing fears

A concerned resident has put up fences and warning signs to stop people coming into close contact with her.

First picture of temporary morgue

First picture of temporary morgue

It looks like a large marquee, but tragically these are the preparations for Kent's temporary mortuary.

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Two hospitalised after night-time crash

Two hospitalised after night-time crash

Two people have been hospitalised and one arrested following a collision between a motorbike and a car.

First Covid-19 patient leaves hospital

First Covid-19 patient leaves hospital

Applause has broken out as hospital staff celebrated news its first Covid-19 patient,who needed ITU care, was able to go home.

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Police 'shingled out' as car stuck on beach

Police 'shingled out' as car stuck on beach

Police officers had to be towed out of a shingle beach after their car became trapped while on patrol.

The self-employed people struggling financially

The self-employed people struggling financially

Although the Government has promised unprecedented grants to help support workers during the pandemic, many are still slipping through the net.

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Brave grandad decided to stop coronavirus treatment

Brave grandad decided to stop coronavirus treatment

A 76-year-old spoke to his son on the phone one last time, saying "the world would carry on without him" before he passed away from Covid-19.

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Creative NHS tributes pop up across county

Creative NHS tributes pop up across county

People are thinking up new ways of showing their appreciation for healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus.

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Pharmacist punched by irate customer

Pharmacist punched by irate customer

A healthcare worker has been left 'shaking' and questioning his job after being assaulted.

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Air ambulance lands on estate

Air ambulance lands on estate

The air ambulance has seen landing at an estate amid unconfirmed reports a person fell from a ladder.

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New mum's message over Covid-19 fears

New mum's message over Covid-19 fears

A new mother has thanked maternity staff and reassured expectant parents worried about giving birth in hospitals dealing with coronavirus patients.

'We are part of the NHS, we are not separate'

'We are part of the NHS, we are not separate'

A doctor recovering from coronavirus says the immigrants working in the NHS deserve more recognition for their part in fighting Covid-19.

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Calls for justice after fatal ambulance crash

Calls for justice after fatal ambulance crash

The family of a man who died after being seriously injured in an ambulance crash remains divided over whether the driver should be retried.

From coal to nuclear: Kent's historical power stations

From coal to nuclear: Kent's historical power stations

The county has a rich history of generating energy, but how much do you know about its power plants?

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Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

We take a look back at the history of some of Kent's former cinemas and see what they have become.

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Take a virtual tour of Kent's finest gardens

Take a virtual tour of Kent's finest gardens

From the Riverhill Himalayan Gardens to Godinton House, take a look at some of the virtual tours you can take at gardens across Kent.

Covid-19 'hot site' opens with 150-patient capacity

Covid-19 'hot site' opens with 150-patient capacity

A new coronavirus 'hot site' aimed at treating and assessing patients exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms has opened its doors.

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Police escort London family off beach

Police escort London family off beach

A family were sent back to London after police spotted them on a beach, breaking the coronavirus lockdown rules.

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'Stay away from beauty spots this Easter'

'Stay away from beauty spots this Easter'

Councils and police are urging visitors to stay home over the Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are expected to soar amid the Covid-19 lockdown.

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