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Dental delay 'put lives at risk'

Dental delay 'put lives at risk'

A dentist has claimed health bosses were too slow to act and suspend non-urgent treatment amid the growing coronavirus outbreak.

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A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

A look at Kent's shocking DIY lockdown trims

Men and boys across the county unable to get their regular haircut due to the coronavirus lockdown have been taking drastic action.

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Animal parks 'overwhelmed' by donations of food

Animal parks 'overwhelmed' by donations of food

Kind-hearted animal lovers have donated food to Kent wildlife parks facing an "unprecedented crisis" after being forced to close over Covid-19.

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Test your brains against Paxman in virtual pub quiz

Test your brains against Paxman in virtual pub quiz

University Challenge host Jeremy Paxman will be taking part in an online quiz this Friday to help raise money for NHS staff.

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This is how GP surgeries are changing to fight coronavirus

This is how GP surgeries are changing to fight coronavirus

The way GP surgeries operate is being significantly altered to help cope with the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Avalanche' of domestic attacks expected

'Avalanche' of domestic attacks expected

People who help those in abusive relationships are bracing themselves for a number of calls – after lockdown is lifted.

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Clamp down on fake news amid Covid-19 pandemic

Clamp down on fake news amid Covid-19 pandemic

The spread of spoof stories and scams related to coronavirus has prompted the government to take action.

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Relief for stranded Maidstone teens

Relief for stranded Maidstone teens

Two teenagers who have been stuck in New Zealand since the country went into lockdown say they are relieved they can now book a flight home.

Life being quarantined in Barcelona

Life being quarantined in Barcelona

One man has revealed what life is like to be quarantined in Barcelona amid the coronavirus crisis.

Could asthma test be used to diagnose virus?

Could asthma test be used to diagnose virus?

A med-tech company is hoping one of its products could be used to detect early signs of Covid-19.

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Families saved from eviction during pandemic

Families saved from eviction during pandemic

Around 30 families who could have been made homeless during the coronavirus pandemic have been saved from eviction.

Eurostar stops travel from Kent

Eurostar stops travel from Kent

Travel giant Eurostar has announced it is stopping travel from Kent stations for the foreseeable future.

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140-year-old rugby club could fold

140-year-old rugby club could fold

A 140-year-old community sports club is faced with closure after missing out on a vital government grant.

Lockdown flouted at skatepark

Lockdown flouted at skatepark

Skaters have been accused of "flouting the social distancing rules" as they continue to visit a park despite police visits to the area.

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Council given £6.6m to help fight virus

Council given £6.6m to help fight virus

Emergency funding to help support a range of council services facing more pressure as a result of coronavirus has been dished out by the government.

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Nurses stranded in India desperate for food and money

Nurses stranded in India desperate for food and money

Two nurses stuck in Goa amid the coronavirus crisis fear for their safety after reports of police using violence to enforce lockdown.

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No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

No fines yet for flouting virus lockdown

An assistant chief constable says officers "really don't" want to take enforcement action against people ignoring social distancing restrictions.

Private hospitals take in NHS patients

Private hospitals take in NHS patients

The county's private hospitals are working with the NHS, as the service frees up capacity for coronavirus patients.

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