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Popular bookshop closing after 25 years

Popular bookshop closing after 25 years

Following an "especially difficult" few months, a long-running book store has announced it is closing down.

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Work on homes with 'eco designs' starts

Work on homes with 'eco designs' starts

Houses designed to save owners money on energy bills are being built on the site of a former garden centre.

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Fenwick to close amid coronavirus crisis

Fenwick to close amid coronavirus crisis

Two of Kent's largest department stores are to close from tomorrow evening amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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'Would you like loo roll with that'?

'Would you like loo roll with that'?

An Indian restaurant is offering a free roll of toilet paper with some deliveries to lighten the mood amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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School closures ordered

School closures ordered

The government says schools in England will shut on Friday afternoon and remain closed "until further notice".

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Educational games, apps and websites for primary school pupils

Educational games, apps and websites for primary school pupils

As schools enter lockdown, here are some helpful resources to keep your children learning away from the classroom.

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Taxi firm offering elderly free lifts

Taxi firm offering elderly free lifts

A cab firm has mobilised into action after Sainsbury's revealed how it is set to help elderly and vulnerable shoppers.

Police swarm street after 'medical incident'

Police swarm street after 'medical incident'

Half a dozen police cars and an ambulance were scrambled at an address after a 'medical incident'.

'We're all fighting the same invisible enemy'

'We're all fighting the same invisible enemy'

Muslims are taking to the streets to offer help to those in self isolation.

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Thieves used sledgehammers to smash into shop

Thieves used sledgehammers to smash into shop

Police intercepted a gang of burglars as they attempted to escape with product worth £16,000 from a store.

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12-hour dance festival to return for 2020

12-hour dance festival to return for 2020

Connected Festival, which saw thousands of people party for 12 hours at a Kent airport, is set to return this year despite Covid-19 fears.

'It's an assault on public safety and democracy'

'It's an assault on public safety and democracy'

A councillor has slammed his own party for holding a contentious meeting despite virus advice.

Man admits bludgeoning pensioner to death

Man admits bludgeoning pensioner to death

A drug addict has confessed to killing a "gentle and lonely" disabled neighbour, after a dramatic change of plea in the middle of a murder trial.

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'No plan' to bring military in amid virus crisis

'No plan' to bring military in amid virus crisis

There is "no plan" to bring the military in to help with Kent's emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bus pass limits lifted amid virus crisis

Bus pass limits lifted amid virus crisis

Restrictions on elderly people's bus passes have been lifted to allow them to travel to special early-morning shopping sessions for free.

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'Fingers crossed this will be her forever home'

'Fingers crossed this will be her forever home'

A dog who has lived at a rescue centre for 10 years has found a new home, after offers poured in from around the world.

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Company shopping for people in self-isolation

Company shopping for people in self-isolation

A furniture delivery company is offering to purchase and deliver shopping to people in isolation from Covid-19.

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Jewellery stolen in five-day burglary spree

Jewellery stolen in five-day burglary spree

Detectives investigating eight burglaries have released CCTV images of a pair they would like to speak to.

All Parkruns called off

All Parkruns called off

International running group Parkrun has announced all its events will be cancelled due to coronavirus. Here's where in Kent is impacted.

'We spent our 55th anniversary in isolation'

'We spent our 55th anniversary in isolation'

A couple both over 70 with underlying health conditions have told how their fear of catching coronavirus led them to start self-isolating weeks ago.

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Village restaurant taken over by coffee shop

Village restaurant taken over by coffee shop

A restaurant with a Michelin listing and AA Rosettes which had been on sale for a year for £850,000 is to become a coffee shop under its new owners.

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BLOG: Surge in virus cases

BLOG: Surge in virus cases

The government has announced drastic measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus as the death toll surpassed 100.

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Bus firm 'smirked at girl's injury'

Bus firm 'smirked at girl's injury'

A mum has hit out after her daughter ended up in hospital when a bus driver reportedly slammed on the brakes.

'My own husband doesn't believe in it'

'My own husband doesn't believe in it'

A woman trying to prove there is life after death says she has spent two decades communicating with the dead.

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Takeaway pizza 'made on top of fridge'

Takeaway pizza 'made on top of fridge'

A Pizza Hut branch has been slammed after pictures emerged showing a pizza being made on top of a fridge.

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Tributes to 'bubbly and caring' mum

Tributes to 'bubbly and caring' mum

An inquest heard a mum-of-two suffered with mental health issues before she took her own life.

Major events cancelled as attractions shut down

Major events cancelled as attractions shut down

Two of Kent's biggest tourist attractions and a host of big events planned for 2020 have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Man seriously injured trying to run from police

Man seriously injured trying to run from police

A suspect ended up in hospital after trying to flee from police carrying out a drugs raid.

Events and venues keeping their doors open

Events and venues keeping their doors open

As many Kent venues are forced to shut their doors some are still able to stay open in the midst of the virus outbreak. We've found a few for you.

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Student died not knowing he was going to be a dad

Student died not knowing he was going to be a dad

The girlfriend of a 21-year-old murdered on a night out was about to break the news the couple were set to become parents.

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