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Police chief urges people to stay in lockdown during Easter weekend

Police chief urges people to stay in lockdown during Easter weekend

The chief constable is urging people to stay at home and avoid fines during the long Easter weekend.

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881 more people have died from coronavirus

881 more people have died from coronavirus

The number of people to die from coronavirus has risen by 881.

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'This is what A&E should look like'

'This is what A&E should look like'

A photo of a deserted A&E taken by a paramedic has gone viral - here's why.

Crime in Kent almost halves

Crime in Kent almost halves

Crime across the county has dropped almost 50% as lockdown rules keep people at home.

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Bikers fined for ignoring social distancing

Bikers fined for ignoring social distancing

Motorbike riders have been issued fines and warnings for ignorning government advice regarding social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

Warnings issued to more than 100 rule-breakers

Warnings issued to more than 100 rule-breakers

A council has revealed it issued more than 100 warning letters to people flouting government lockdown advice, and is now urging people to stay away.

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Doctor advises how to manage coronavirus symptoms

Doctor advises how to manage coronavirus symptoms

A doctor has made a video informing people how to manage symptoms linked to coronavirus so they can avoid having to attend hospital.

More than 1,000 seek help from virus support hub

More than 1,000 seek help from virus support hub

A newly launched community hub is coordinating hundreds of volunteers who are helping to deliver vital groceries and prescriptions to those in need.

How funeral directors are adapting during pandemic

How funeral directors are adapting during pandemic

Funeral companies across Kent say the coronavirus is starting to have a real impact on their business with new cases coming forward daily.

Fake 'ambulance' voice note spreads on social media

Fake 'ambulance' voice note spreads on social media

An alarming voice note that has been shared on WhatsApp has been outed as fake by the ambulance service.

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Line of Duty star thanks NHS staff

Line of Duty star thanks NHS staff

Actress Vicky McClure recorded a special message for health workers.

'My mother's death could have been prevented'

'My mother's death could have been prevented'

A daughter says she is taking action against the care home where her mother resided prior to her death from coronavirus.

Plans to hold virtual Memorial Day

Plans to hold virtual Memorial Day

Plans are being drawn up to commemorate Battle of Britain Memorial Day virtually due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Temporary mortuaries to store 3,000 bodies

Temporary mortuaries to store 3,000 bodies

Bosses are to build three temporary mortuaries in response to the coronavirus crisis as part of worst-case scenario plans.

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Call The Midwife tour up for grabs in NHS auction

Call The Midwife tour up for grabs in NHS auction

A chance to have a walk on role in the hit series is among a lot of experiences pledged by celebrities to raise money for the NHS.

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Ambulance worker's lockdown plea

Ambulance worker's lockdown plea

A frontline emergency worker has recorded a hard-hitting message after seeing a group drinking and chatting in a closed pub's beer garden.

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5G expert rubbishes 'ridiculous and impossible' conspiracy theories

5G expert rubbishes 'ridiculous and impossible' conspiracy theories

A university professor has spoken out against 'fake news' claims that 5G causes serious harm.

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Bloodrunners working round the clock in Covid-19 fight

Bloodrunners working round the clock in Covid-19 fight

A charity is working 24/7 to support the NHS by transporting blood and coronavirus samples.

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