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What to do if you suffer a heart attack during pandemic

What to do if you suffer a heart attack during pandemic

People suffering a heart attack or a stroke during the coronavirus pandemic were today urged not to be afraid of seeking medical attention.

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Oyster Festival called off due to pandemic

Oyster Festival called off due to pandemic

Organisers of another major Kent event have announced not be going ahead this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Olympian Kelly Holmes delivers meals to hospital

Olympian Kelly Holmes delivers meals to hospital

A hospital was paid a special visit from a gold medal winning athlete as part of a fundraising campaign to feed NHS workers

Two-day theme park festival postponed

Two-day theme park festival postponed

A festival set to feature Fatboy Slim and Madness has been postponed until next year.

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Indian restaurant gives 100 free meals to NHS staff

Indian restaurant gives 100 free meals to NHS staff

A takeaway has delivered food to staff at Medway Maritime Hospital to show their appreciation.

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'If someone needed help, he always offered help'

'If someone needed help, he always offered help'

The brother of a shopkeeper who passed away from coronavirus has paid tribute to him.

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Funeral director finds new use for limousines

Funeral director finds new use for limousines

A funeral company is now using its limousines to help get patients to coronavirus assessment centres.

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Hospital worker fighting for life against Covid-19

Hospital worker fighting for life against Covid-19

Fundraisers are supporting the family of NHS clinical support worker Cesar Velasc, as he battles coronavirus in intensive care.

Virtual choir records charity song

Virtual choir records charity song

Youngsters from a theatre group teamed up to raise money for the NHS by recording a song.

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Sikhs deliver 400 meals a day to NHS staff and the vulnerable

Sikhs deliver 400 meals a day to NHS staff and the vulnerable

Gurdwara volunteers are supporting key workers with cooked meals by delivering 200 meals a day to NHS staff battling Covid-19.

Homeless charity's plea for help as demand rockets

Homeless charity's plea for help as demand rockets

A charity says its funding is stretched to the limit as it fights to feed homeless people during the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus spreads in care home as virus claims second life

Coronavirus spreads in care home as virus claims second life

Staff at a care home have been "hit hard" by the loss of two popular residents who died after catching coronavirus, as more residents test positive.

Rainbow balloon displays for key workers

Rainbow balloon displays for key workers

Those with creative flair have shown their appreciation to NHS staff.

Electrician offers free call outs for NHS staff

Electrician offers free call outs for NHS staff

An electrician from Sevenoaks wants to shows his support for key workers in Kent by offering free emergency call outs for all NHS staff.

Ex-Gurkha's car torched in 'Covid-19 attack'

Ex-Gurkha's car torched in 'Covid-19 attack'

The family of a retired Nepalese soldier are in shock after being targeted by what they believe is a coronavirus-inspired hate crime.

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Youngster's Easter basket fundraiser

Youngster's Easter basket fundraiser

A young girl raised thousands of pounds for a hospital by selling baskets of treats.

"God, please give my dad a break"

"God, please give my dad a break"

New dad James Jordan reveals his father, who recently suffered a stroke, has now been diagnosed with Covid-19.

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Johnny B's doorstep gig is seen by thousands

Johnny B's doorstep gig is seen by thousands

When a supermarket worker gave an impromptu gig on his doorstep he was asked to do another, which was so popular it was viewed by thousands

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