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Covid-19 deaths in Kent 37% higher than thought

Covid-19 deaths in Kent 37% higher than thought

The number of people known to have died of coronavirus has increased as a more accurate picture of non-hospital deaths emerges.

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Demand for food banks quadruples

Demand for food banks quadruples

Since the Covid-19 crisis hit, food banks have seen a huge surge in the number of people turning to them for essentials.

P&O owners say government 'slow' to respond to plea for help

P&O owners say government 'slow' to respond to plea for help

The owner of P&O Ferries has said the government has been "slow" to react to its plea for financial help.

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Boots to create coronavirus testing teams

Boots to create coronavirus testing teams

Pharmacy chain Boots is to deploy Covid-19 testing teams at sites around the country, including Ebbsfleet International.

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Girl, 13, shocked as stunning NHS tribute goes viral

Girl, 13, shocked as stunning NHS tribute goes viral

A schoolgirl has spoken of her surprise after a moving music video dedicated to NHS staff fighting the coronavirus topped 22,000 views.

Minute's silence for NHS heroes

Minute's silence for NHS heroes

Kent is to fall silent to pay respects to frontline workers who have died battling Covid-19.

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Piers Morgan cleared after clashes with MP

Piers Morgan cleared after clashes with MP

Piers Morgan has been cleared by regulator Ofcom after clashing twice with Kent MP Helen Whately.

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Brothers inspired by Captain Moore create fitness fundraiser

Brothers inspired by Captain Moore create fitness fundraiser

Two boys inspired by Captain Tom Moore are attempting to follow in his footsteps as they set themselves a week-long fitness fundraiser.

Excessive speeding offences almost double during lockdown

Excessive speeding offences almost double during lockdown

Figures from police show a sharp increase in the number of high-end speeding offences being committed across the county.

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Social services move to Skype visits amid pandemic

Social services move to Skype visits amid pandemic

Social services visits to households with vulnerable children are being conducted over Skype, during the coronavirus outbreak.

Chances of filling empty M&S stores 'minimal'

Chances of filling empty M&S stores 'minimal'

Chamber of trade groups have agreed the chances of former M&S stores now being filled are 'minimal'.

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Pool's fight to stay afloat amid pandemic

Pool's fight to stay afloat amid pandemic

A well-loved swimming complex is fighting to stay in business as it faces £20,000 monthly bills despite being closed during the lockdown.

How your council is dealing with traveller camps during lockdown

How your council is dealing with traveller camps during lockdown

The Covid-19 pandemic has sparked police guidelines which could see travellers avoid eviction from illegal camps, but only in certain parts of Kent.

'Travel ban is stopping my wife getting cancer treatment'

'Travel ban is stopping my wife getting cancer treatment'

The husband of a woman who needs cancer treatment has urged the USA to make an exemption on its travel ban so she can join a clinical trial.

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Celebrations at two Covid-19 recoveries

Celebrations at two Covid-19 recoveries

Patients have been able to leave a care home and a hospice where they have been fighting their battles against coronavirus.

Woman, 88, beats virus after six weeks in hospital

Woman, 88, beats virus after six weeks in hospital

An 88-year-old has walked out of hospital to rapturous applause after winning her six-week fight against coronavirus.

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Lockdown house parties spark rise in noisy neighbour complaints

Lockdown house parties spark rise in noisy neighbour complaints

A loud parrot and 3am driveway works are among issues raised with councils as residents across Kent are forced to stay indoors due to Covid-19.

Kent freight routes protected in government plan

Kent freight routes protected in government plan

Vital freight routes between Kent and Europe have been given protection from the government to maintain supplies during the Covid-19 crisis.

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