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NHS workers abused by scared neighbours

NHS workers abused by scared neighbours

As the country prepares to clap for carers again tomorrow night, some NHS workers are reporting a frightening backlash from the public.

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The volunteers saving tonnes of fruit and veg

The volunteers saving tonnes of fruit and veg

A charity is working hard to save farmers' fruit and veg and deliver it to those in need, despite social distancing challenges.

Coach firm offers free festive Bruges trip for NHS heroes

Coach firm offers free festive Bruges trip for NHS heroes

A coach company is asking people to nominate their NHS heroes for a free trip to the Bruges Christmas Markets.

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Setback for breast cancer charity as fundraiser cancelled

Setback for breast cancer charity as fundraiser cancelled

A fundraiser which usually raises more than £30,000 for Breast Cancer Now has been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Art exhibition cancelled due to Covid-19

Art exhibition cancelled due to Covid-19

A popular art festival - one of the biggest in the UK - has been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Plans for 'mass' coronavirus testing site in Kent

Plans for 'mass' coronavirus testing site in Kent

Council bosses are working on plans for a "mass" Covid-19 testing site in the county - but are keeping the location under wraps.

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Doctors slam 'shambolic lack of PPE' for GPs

Doctors slam 'shambolic lack of PPE' for GPs

Senior doctors in the county have blasted the "shambolic situation" in a letter to MPs as Kent GPs face a lack of personal protection equipment (PPE).

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Photographer creates Covid-19 book for kids

Photographer creates Covid-19 book for kids

A photographer has created a book to help families explain the Covid-19 pandemic to their children.

Chef at Marco Pierre White's diner cooks free lunches

Chef at Marco Pierre White's diner cooks free lunches

The head chef at a Marco Pierre White diner is leading a team to provide free hot lunches to the needy.

Plea to save village pub

Plea to save village pub

Pub landlords have set up a crowdfunder to help keep their business afloat after being turned down for financial support.

Europe's youngest virus victim, 5, died at Kent hospital

Europe's youngest virus victim, 5, died at Kent hospital

A five-year-old who is believed to be the youngest coronavirus victim in Europe died at a Kent hospital.

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The stand out rainbows and NHS tributes raising smiles

The stand out rainbows and NHS tributes raising smiles

Households around parts of Kent have responded to the government's extended lockdown announcement with bursts of colour.

Cash boost for heritage railway targeted by arsonists

Cash boost for heritage railway targeted by arsonists

A century-old heritage railway attraction hit by an arson attack and then a global pandemic has secured its future with vital funding.

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Struggling railway to sell virtual tickets

Struggling railway to sell virtual tickets

A long-running Kent visitor attraction has come up with innovative ways to keep its supporters involved during its closure due to Covid-19.

Could pubs stay closed until Christmas?

Could pubs stay closed until Christmas?

A landlord has called for clarity on when pubs will re-open after ambiguous statements led to speculation it could be as late as Christmas.

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Volunteers answer 12,000 calls for help during pandemic

Volunteers answer 12,000 calls for help during pandemic

An army of volunteers have helped deliver thousands of hot meals and bags of shopping to those in need during lockdown.

'Lockdown helped to break my sugar addiction'

'Lockdown helped to break my sugar addiction'

A software engineer is embracing the isolation of lockdown to break his sugar addiction and hopes others will invest this time in helping themselves.

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'Kindhearted and caring' nurse with suspected coronavirus dies

'Kindhearted and caring' nurse with suspected coronavirus dies

A "inspirational" nurse with a "big heart" has died after showing symptoms of Covid-19.

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