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Take a virtual tour of Kent's finest gardens

Take a virtual tour of Kent's finest gardens

From the Riverhill Himalayan Gardens to Godinton House, take a look at some of the virtual tours you can take at gardens across Kent.

Covid-19 'hot site' opens with 150-patient capacity

Covid-19 'hot site' opens with 150-patient capacity

A new coronavirus 'hot site' aimed at treating and assessing patients exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms has opened its doors.

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Police escort London family off beach

Police escort London family off beach

A family were sent back to London after police spotted them on a beach, breaking the coronavirus lockdown rules.

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'Stay away from beauty spots this Easter'

'Stay away from beauty spots this Easter'

Councils and police are urging visitors to stay home over the Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are expected to soar amid the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Archbishop to broadcast Easter service filmed in kitchen

Archbishop to broadcast Easter service filmed in kitchen

As church services are suspended due to Covid-19, the Archbishop of Canterbury has recorded a poignant online service to be streamed on Easter Sunday.

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Rapper 'was struggling with isolation' before fatal fall

Rapper 'was struggling with isolation' before fatal fall

The brother of a man who died after falling from a third-storey window said he had been struggling with depression and isolation.

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Changes to cancer services in Kent

Changes to cancer services in Kent

Three hospitals in the county have been dedicated urgent cancer treatment centres during the Covid-19 outbreak.

GPs and pharmacies to open over bank holiday

GPs and pharmacies to open over bank holiday

NHS services will operate as normal across the Easter weekend for those needing to see a doctor or pick up prescriptions amid the Covid-19 crisis.

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Grandfather dies after 10-day battle with coronavirus

Grandfather dies after 10-day battle with coronavirus

The family of a grandfather who died after contracting Covid-19 are raising money for the 'amazing' NHS staff that cared for him.

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'My kids said I'm better off here'

'My kids said I'm better off here'

A man from Medway is stuck on the other side of the world as flights remain cancelled as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on.

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Raffle for NHS staff

Raffle for NHS staff

Fundraisers are appealing to the public for prize donations to help purchase the latest medical equipment.

NHS worker's contaminated boots stolen from outside house

NHS worker's contaminated boots stolen from outside house

A thief has stolen two pairs of shoes from outside the house of an NHS worker helping patients on a Covid-19 ward.

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First Covid-19 patient leaves hospital to rapturous applause

First Covid-19 patient leaves hospital to rapturous applause

Watch the emotional moment a coronavirus patient was allowed to go home after spending almost three weeks critically ill in hospital.

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RNLI boss takes 50% pay cut to keep charity afloat

RNLI boss takes 50% pay cut to keep charity afloat

The boss of a charity that saves lives at sea will take a 50% pay cut in order to weather the storm caused by coronavirus.

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£50m care package for Towns

£50m care package for Towns

A council has allocated more than £50m to help residents and businesses through the coronavirus pandemic with a range of support schemes taking shape.

Schoolgirl inspires kids to beat lockdown boredom

Schoolgirl inspires kids to beat lockdown boredom

A primary school pupil has become an online hit with fellow children around the world tuning into her Facebook page to stay entertained in lockdown.

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NHS graffiti tribute by 'Kent's Banksy'

NHS graffiti tribute by 'Kent's Banksy'

An anonymous Kent street artist has sprayed a new piece dedicated to 'superhuman' medics fighting on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Airbnb clampdown on non-essential stays

Airbnb clampdown on non-essential stays

Tech giant Airbnb has tightened its rules following an investigation which revealed hosts still offering holiday bookings.

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