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Is swimming in the sea allowed during lockdown?

Is swimming in the sea allowed during lockdown?

Swim England has consulted with Public Health England about whether swimming in the sea is allowed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Thief spat at officer and said: 'I have coronavirus'

Thief spat at officer and said: 'I have coronavirus'

A man who spat at a police officer and laughed as he claimed to have Covid-19 has been jailed.

Fake cabby raped passenger

Fake cabby raped passenger

A rapist who posed as a taxi driver and attacked a woman in her own home following a night out has been jailed.

Arrest after holes drilled in ambulance tyres

Arrest after holes drilled in ambulance tyres

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after tyres on ambulances had holes drilled into them.

Mum-of-two's lockdown-themed cover of Adele hit

Mum-of-two's lockdown-themed cover of Adele hit

Watch this Kent mum's hilarious lockdown-themed rendition of Adele's hit, Hello.

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A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

Men and boys across the county unable to get their regular haircut due to the coronavirus lockdown have been taking drastic action.

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Fourth lane opens on M20

Fourth lane opens on M20

An extra lane has now opened in both directions on the M20 as smart motorway upgrades continue.

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Success for £3.5m campaign to save Kent landmark

Success for £3.5m campaign to save Kent landmark

A campaign to save the beloved house and garden of a visionary artist has reached its fundraising goal.

Animal parks 'overwhelmed' by donations of food

Animal parks 'overwhelmed' by donations of food

Kind-hearted animal lovers have donated food to Kent wildlife parks facing an "unprecedented crisis" after being forced to close over Covid-19.

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KentOnline read by five million in March

KentOnline read by five million in March

KentOnline has been keeping people connected during the coronavirus pandemic, with more than five million people visiting the site.

This is how GP surgeries are changing to fight coronavirus

This is how GP surgeries are changing to fight coronavirus

The way GP surgeries operate is being significantly altered to help cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jobs created amid economic turmoil

Jobs created amid economic turmoil

While some people have seen work dry up there are also new roles being created to meet the shifting demand caused by the virus outbreak.

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563 more people have died from coronavirus

563 more people have died from coronavirus

The number of people who have died due to coronavirus has reached 2,352, after rising by 563.

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'Avalanche' of domestic attacks expected

'Avalanche' of domestic attacks expected

People who help those in abusive relationships are bracing themselves for a number of calls – after lockdown is lifted.

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Brakes slammed on £9.1m multi-storey launch

Brakes slammed on £9.1m multi-storey launch

Final preparations on a 370-space car park due to open today have ground to a halt.

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Clamp down on fake news amid Covid-19 pandemic

Clamp down on fake news amid Covid-19 pandemic

The spread of spoof stories and scams related to coronavirus has prompted the government to take action.

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Firefighters move obese people once every two days

Firefighters move obese people once every two days

Firefighters in Kent had to rescue obese people once every two days last year - and even invested in special dummies to help with training.

International Space Station in sky

International Space Station in sky

The clear skies mean people just might be lucky enough to see the International Space Station this week and viewing can be done from your gardens.

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140-year-old rugby club could fold

140-year-old rugby club could fold

A 140-year-old community sports club is faced with closure after missing out on a vital government grant.

Teenagers in court after fight

Teenagers in court after fight

Two 17-year-olds have been remanded in custody after a fight on Sunday.

Nurses stranded in India desperate for food and money

Nurses stranded in India desperate for food and money

Two nurses stuck in Goa amid the coronavirus crisis fear for their safety after reports of police using violence to enforce lockdown.

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'I feel lucky to still be alive'

'I feel lucky to still be alive'

A pregnant mum-of-three believes she and her unborn baby are lucky to be alive following her three-week battle with coronavirus.

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Police helicopter search for man with weapon

Police helicopter search for man with weapon

The police helicopter and armed officers have been sent out to look for a man reportedly with a weapon.

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Protective screens to safeguard 'anxious' Co-op staff

Protective screens to safeguard 'anxious' Co-op staff

Bosses at the Co-op admit their staff feel "anxious serving customers" - therefore thousands of protective screens are being installed at checkouts.

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Council leader explains 'rare blessing' comment

Council leader explains 'rare blessing' comment

A council leader who has been criticised for comments he made in a football magazine about coronavirus has said it has nothing to do with his role.

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House transformation for cancer-stricken boy

House transformation for cancer-stricken boy

The family of a four-year-old boy with brain cancer have received help from a team of contractors who have repaired their damaged home.

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381 more die including 7 in Kent

381 more die including 7 in Kent

An additional 381 people have died from coronavirus including seven in Kent - the highest daily jump yet.

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Meet the Kent man making guitars for superstars

Meet the Kent man making guitars for superstars

Ed Sheeran, Sir Paul McCartney and many other music legends own guitars made in a Kent workshop.

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What we've learned about home working

What we've learned about home working

As we get to grips with doing our jobs remotely, the potential for trouble is never far away.

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Man rescued from cliff face

Man rescued from cliff face

A man has had to be rescued from the side of a cliff above the port of Dover by four fire crews.

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