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Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

Beach dog ban starts despite lockdown plea

Dogs will be banned from most beaches for the next four months despite owners urging councils to relax seasonal restrictions during lockdown.

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'We've seen peak but we must still stay home'

'We've seen peak but we must still stay home'

A hospital boss says while the Covid-19 peak has passed the public must stay home to prevent a second wave of the virus spreading.

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NHS staff sickness at lowest since pandemic began

NHS staff sickness at lowest since pandemic began

NHS staff sickness is at its lowest since the Covid-19 pandemic began and plans can now be drawn up on how Kent's hospitals will recover.

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Hospital opens mini supermarket for NHS staff

Hospital opens mini supermarket for NHS staff

A hospital has opened a convenience store to ensure time-strapped staff fighting on the coronavirus frontline are able to pick up essential groceries.

More people fined for flouting lockdown rules

More people fined for flouting lockdown rules

Latest figures show more than 100 people have now been fined in Kent for ignoring government advice to stay home unless absolutely essential.

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Colouring sheet illustrator launches card for NHS

Colouring sheet illustrator launches card for NHS

An illustrator whose free colouring sheets have reached more than 300,000 people online has designed a card to raise money for the NHS.

Wilber follows in Captain Tom's footsteps

Wilber follows in Captain Tom's footsteps

A six-year-old has overcome disability to follow the lead of Captain Tom Moore and walk for the NHS.

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Wetherspoon working on June reopening plan

Wetherspoon working on June reopening plan

The nation's largest pub chain is working towards a reopening date "in or around" June for its 900 boozers.

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Cars queue for new coronavirus testing site

Cars queue for new coronavirus testing site

The government has set up a coronavirus testing site in the car park servicing one of the county's international rail stations.

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Sirens blare and police line street for boy's birthday

Sirens blare and police line street for boy's birthday

Sirens blared and police cars lined a street in a birthday surprise for an aspiring officer with spina bifida.

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Councils hand out millions to businesses in need

Councils hand out millions to businesses in need

Councils have reported the extent of the financial support they have been able to give to businesses to help them during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Bikers warned over lockdown rules

Bikers warned over lockdown rules

Police have issued two bikers with warnings after they were stopped while riding through woodland.

Nurse beats Covid-19

Nurse beats Covid-19

A hospital ward sister, who was battling Covid-19, received a guard of honour from colleagues as she was discharged.

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Low numbers at virus centres despite huge demand expected

Low numbers at virus centres despite huge demand expected

Demand for Covid-19 treatment centres across the district may have been vastly overestimated as it is revealed few patients are using them.

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MP slams domestic abusers in powerful speech

MP slams domestic abusers in powerful speech

A Kent MP has branded those who are using the Covid-19 lockdown as an opportunity to control partners and family members 'almighty cowards'.

Fears children are being put at risk

Fears children are being put at risk

Figures have revealed a dramatic drop in the number of children being taken to A&E during lockdown.

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Firms told to plan ahead for post lockdown return to work

Firms told to plan ahead for post lockdown return to work

A Kent law firm is urging companies to plan ahead for a return to work, staff working conditions and tough decisions post lockdown.

Grandfather reunited with life-saving doctor

Grandfather reunited with life-saving doctor

A grandfather had a tearful reunion with the doctor who nursed him back to health during his battle with coronavirus on live television.

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