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Cathedral closes until further notice

Cathedral closes until further notice

A cathedral has shut its doors completely to the public in order to fight the spread of the coronavirus and stop public gatherings.

Market at Lockmeadow open as usual

Market at Lockmeadow open as usual

Maidstone Borough Council says the regular markets at Lockmeadow will remain open to help with food supply during the coronavirus outbreak.

Play areas to close amid virus

Play areas to close amid virus

Council chiefs have announced they will be closing children's play areas amid fears of the further spread of coronavirus.

'It's a shocking way to treat staff'

'It's a shocking way to treat staff'

Cinema workers across the county are demanding action after mass redundancies.

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Police hunt for vandal who drilled holes in ambulance tyres

Police hunt for vandal who drilled holes in ambulance tyres

A hunt has been launched to find whoever is responsible for drilling holes in the tyres of six ambulances.

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Garden joins others in closing its gates

Garden joins others in closing its gates

A popular seven-acre garden with woodland walks has joined other open spaces and gardens in deciding to close its gates to visitors.

Beauty factory closing due to 'falling demand' amid coronavirus outbreak

Beauty factory closing due to 'falling demand' amid coronavirus outbreak

A cosmetics factory in Kent will close to protect staff and because of 'falling demand' amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Dance teacher offering free online classes for all ages

Dance teacher offering free online classes for all ages

The owner of a dance academy in Kent is offering free online classes every day during the coronavirus crisis.

TK Maxx and New Look among closures at shopping centre

TK Maxx and New Look among closures at shopping centre

A shopping centre has released a list of which shops and restaurants have closed due to Covid-19.

Kids send postcards to care home residents

Kids send postcards to care home residents

A group of schoolchildren are writing to care home residents in an effort to raise their spirits.

Send us your community spirit stories

Send us your community spirit stories

We want to hear from readers about the good which is being done around Kent as we all face the coronavirus crisis.

Country parks will stay open despite social distancing concerns

Country parks will stay open despite social distancing concerns

The county council has announced nine country parks will remain open.

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Yoga teacher offers free classes

Yoga teacher offers free classes

A fitness instructor is streaming free sessions to help people cope with anxiety and isolation.

Fatal crash driver 'can't enter plea as she's self-isolating'

Fatal crash driver 'can't enter plea as she's self-isolating'

A woman expected to admit causing death by careless driving after a crash involving an Age UK minibus was unable to appear in court.

Zoo in desperate need of donations

Zoo in desperate need of donations

A zoo needs food and donations to support it's animals after shop shelves are left empty as a result of the Coronavirus.

Warning as burglars offering 'virus tests' target homes

Warning as burglars offering 'virus tests' target homes

A pair of suit-wearing cold-callers claiming to work for the NHS are attempting to break into properties.

Coronavirus delays film studio decision

Coronavirus delays film studio decision

Bold plans to build multi-million pound film studios on the site of a derelict railway works have been delayed by Covid-19.

Fundraiser launched for frontline NHS workers

Fundraiser launched for frontline NHS workers

A hospital charity is encouraging people to donate to a fundraiser to support NHS workers on the frontline.

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