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'Desperate times' ahead as animal park shuts

'Desperate times' ahead as animal park shuts

A wild animal park is closing its doors to the public as a result of coronavirus - with keepers warning of "desperate" financial difficulties.

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'I was in the clear,' says footballer

'I was in the clear,' says footballer

A footballer who was told he had coronavirus insists he put nobody at risk when eating at a Gillingham pub.

'Stop spreading germs', MP tells Londoners at second homes

'Stop spreading germs', MP tells Londoners at second homes

People who have moved to their second homes in Kent during the coronavirus outbreak are being urged to stay inside.

Park closes to encourage social distancing

Park closes to encourage social distancing

The Woodland Trust has closed one of its sites in Kent amid fears people are not social distancing enough.

'I've just finished a 65-hour shift'

'I've just finished a 65-hour shift'

An exhausted surgeon coming off a weekend-long shift was among the first to take advantage of Sainsbury’s new shopping slots dedicated for NHS staff.

'Don't be out if you don't have to. Stay home.'

'Don't be out if you don't have to. Stay home.'

An artist, who designed public artwork for a KM newspaper, speaks out after getting suspected coronavirus.

'Double-bag your rubbish and store for three days'

'Double-bag your rubbish and store for three days'

A council is urging self-isolating residents to double-bag contaminated waste and store for three days before putting it out for collection.

Council to stop all meetings

Council to stop all meetings

A local authority will cease meetings after an open letter from councillors demanded a halt.

Your guide to workers' rights, sick pay and mortgage relief

Your guide to workers' rights, sick pay and mortgage relief

As the health crisis hits jobs and wages, just what options are available to you to claim much-needed support?

Council support businesses amid coronavirus crisis

Council support businesses amid coronavirus crisis

A council has shut the doors to its offices to help stop the spread of Covid-19.

Kent mum shares homeschooling top tips

Kent mum shares homeschooling top tips

A mother-of-three from Sheerness, who homeschools one of her children, has shared some tips for parents across the county facing school closures.

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Vandals attack supermarket and community centre

Vandals attack supermarket and community centre

Staff at a community hub forced to close amid the fight against coronavirus have told of their shock after it was vandalised just two days later.

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Italian mayor at virus epicentre brings daughter home from Kent

Italian mayor at virus epicentre brings daughter home from Kent

A student has returned to the Italian city worst-hit by the coronavirus - as her father is so concerned at the UK's handling of the outbreak.

'Stop playing Russian Roulette with the lives of staff'

'Stop playing Russian Roulette with the lives of staff'

Councillors have begged their leadership to cancel meetings after a controversial planning discussion went ahead last week.

Singer performs gig from home during coronavirus lockdown

Singer performs gig from home during coronavirus lockdown

A singer whose gig was cancelled after pubs shut due to the coronavirus pandemic decided the show must go on and took to social media to perform live.

Government take over rail services

Government take over rail services

Passengers can get refunds on their season tickets as the government announce rail takeover.

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Annual run another casualty of virus

Annual run another casualty of virus

A popular annual run due to have been held for a 10th time has been cancelled due to coronavirus.

Museums and community centres shut doors

Museums and community centres shut doors

Several venues have been shut after new advice from the Government to restrict the spread of coronavirus.

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