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Covid-19 deaths pass 7,000

Covid-19 deaths pass 7,000

Nhs England have announced a further 828 people have died in hospital, with 108 from Kent.

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Mental health hotline for NHS staff

Mental health hotline for NHS staff

A new hotline service has been set up to support the mental health of NHS staff working through the coronavirus.

Revealed: The Airbnbs flouting virus advice

Revealed: The Airbnbs flouting virus advice

Airbnb hosts are being urged to reject bookings for holiday getaways - we went undercover to find out if they are following that advice.

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Two doctors among hospital's Covid-19 patients

Two doctors among hospital's Covid-19 patients

Almost 100 coronavirus patients are being treated in one of the county's hospitals with an expected peak next week set to more than double the number.

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Fruit stall founder dies of virus

Fruit stall founder dies of virus

A family has paid tribute to a husband, father and grandfather who died after contracting coronavirus.

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Stranded woman returning home

Stranded woman returning home

A young backpacker is on her way home to the UK after she became stranded in Fiji for more than two weeks.

Coronavirus death at village for veterans

Coronavirus death at village for veterans

Covid-19 has spread to a village for ex-servicemen and women, after a resident passed away and a worker tested positive for the disease.

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Police fine people ignoring social distancing rules

Police fine people ignoring social distancing rules

Officers have issued fines to people flouting social distancing guidelines in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Council gives emergency grant to foodbank

Council gives emergency grant to foodbank

A council has stumped up an emergency grant of £2,000 to help a foodbank during the coronavirus crisis.

'This evil virus has broken our hearts'

'This evil virus has broken our hearts'

A man who dedicated his life to helping others has died after contracting coronavirus.

Scammers exploit Covid-19 fears with 'council tax' texts

Scammers exploit Covid-19 fears with 'council tax' texts

Criminals are attempting to profiteer from anxieties surrounding the coronavirus with fraudulent messages claiming to be from local authorities.

Abusive drunk headbutted his mother

Abusive drunk headbutted his mother

An abusive drunk who attacked police after headbutting his mother has been jailed, but is set to be freed within days due to the coronavirus crisis.

Couple's anger over £1k bill to move wedding

Couple's anger over £1k bill to move wedding

A couple forced to cancel their wedding amid the Covid-19 outbreak were told to pay £1,000 to postpone their big day until next year.

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Organiser takes on sponsored walk without crowds

Organiser takes on sponsored walk without crowds

A sponsored walk in aid of Breast Cancer Now may have been cancelled this year but that didn't stop its organiser from completing it with her husband.

758 more people with coronavirus have died

758 more people with coronavirus have died

At least 70 people have died due to coronavirus in Kent, while the Prime Minister has been admitted to intensive care.

Children eating equivalent of 16 sugar cubes a day

Children eating equivalent of 16 sugar cubes a day

Here's how much sugar the average six to 10-year-old consumes on a daily basis.

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Parents design coronavirus alphabet

Parents design coronavirus alphabet

A husband and wife team have designed a coronavirus alphabet to help very young children understand the way their world has changed.

Boris Johnson in intensive care

Boris Johnson in intensive care

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent the night in intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.

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