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Decision on beach hut overhaul scheme delayed

Decision on beach hut overhaul scheme delayed

A key decision on whether to transform the look of a Kent seafront has been postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Waitrose limiting customer numbers and marshalling queues

Waitrose limiting customer numbers and marshalling queues

A supermarket chain has announced a raft of new measures which will "dramatically change how people shop" to help tackle the spread of coronavirus.

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'Don't drive to country parks'

'Don't drive to country parks'

Country parks across the county will remain open but you won't be able to park nearby.

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Kent recycling centres closed

Kent recycling centres closed

Recycling centres in Kent have been shut until further notice following the government's latest announcement on tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

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Food market shuts due to lockdown

Food market shuts due to lockdown

A food market, which a council had hoped to keep open so people could get essentials, has been called off.

Emergency measures shuts golf down

Emergency measures shuts golf down

Golf courses are now closed too following the announcement of a national lockdown on Monday night.

Mental health services move online

Mental health services move online

The NHS and charities are adapting mental health provision to protect the health of staff and patients during the coronavirus crisis

Couple stranded in Australia can't get back to Britain

Couple stranded in Australia can't get back to Britain

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Brits abroad to get back home one couple Down Under say their flights have been cancelled.

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'Heavy heart' as Howletts and Port Lympne shut

'Heavy heart' as Howletts and Port Lympne shut

Two popular wildlife parks in Kent have become the latest to close because of the coronavirus pandemic.

'It's nice to see people can think of others in this scary time'

'It's nice to see people can think of others in this scary time'

Children sick in hospital will have plenty of treats this Easter, thanks to the efforts of a nine-year-old girl and her neighbours.

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Park access reduced to slow virus spread

Park access reduced to slow virus spread

A council has announced it is restricting access to parks in an attempt to encourage people to follow social-distancing guidelines.

Stranded mum unable to get home

Stranded mum unable to get home

A mum-of two is stranded with her friend in the Philippines after their flight was cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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New leisure centre 'still a priority'

New leisure centre 'still a priority'

A council says coronavirus won't stop it from pressing ahead with a new £20m complex.

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Parking restrictions lifted by council

Parking restrictions lifted by council

Parking restrictions will be lifted to help those having to self-isolate or work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Rescue charity's plea to keep animals fed

Rescue charity's plea to keep animals fed

Bosses of an animal rescue charity fear for the sanctuary's future and are calling for help to keep animals fed during the coronavirus outbreak.

Toy shops closing across the county

Toy shops closing across the county

The Entertainer will shut its stores because of the coronavirus pandemic.

'With everything that's going on it's nice to bring a smile to people's faces'

'With everything that's going on it's nice to bring a smile to people's faces'

A family is spreading love and happiness during the coronavirus outbreak by decorating their window with a colourful rainbow.

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Huge queues for last McDonald's meals

Huge queues for last McDonald's meals

Some McDonald's branches have seen 250 metre-long queues on their last day of trading.

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