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Cancelled festival's talks could be shown online

Cancelled festival's talks could be shown online

A literary festival due to have been held over the VE Day weekend, won't go ahead - but organisers have promised online treats for book fans.

Emergency fund for charities launched

Emergency fund for charities launched

A foundation is launching an emergency fund to help charities struggling through the coronavirus crisis.

Many Kent Farmers' Markets set to stay open

Many Kent Farmers' Markets set to stay open

Many farmers' markets in Kent are to continue amid the current outbreak, with visitors urged to pre-order to cut down on contact. Here's the latest:

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'Suspend council tax payments'

'Suspend council tax payments'

Councils across Kent have been urged to give residents a "council tax holiday" amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pub gives free beer to NHS staff

Pub gives free beer to NHS staff

A bar has come up with a novel way of thanking NHS staff for their work to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

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PM: 'Stop flouting the rules'

PM: 'Stop flouting the rules'

The government says it could be forced to put further restrictions on people's movements if they don't follow safety advice.

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Family couldn't hold dying gran's hand

Family couldn't hold dying gran's hand

A gran, who is the second person in Kent to die after catching coronavirus, had so much to live for, her daughter said.

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Holiday park announces closures

Holiday park announces closures

A holiday park giant has announced it is closing across the UK amid the Covid-19 outbreak, affecting two parks in Kent.

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Gran dies after catching coronavirus

Gran dies after catching coronavirus

A woman in her 80s has become the second person in Kent to die due to COVID-19.

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Holes drilled in tyres as six ambulances attacked

Holes drilled in tyres as six ambulances attacked

Under-pressure paramedics on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus discovered a fleet of ambulances damaged this morning.

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Primark closing stores

Primark closing stores

A popular retailer has become the latest high street giant to announce the temporary closure of its stores amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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'Remember those who cannot afford to eat'

'Remember those who cannot afford to eat'

A food bank is asking for cash donations as they experience a rise in demand and drop in food donations.

Sainsbury's offers NHS workers dedicated shopping slot six days a week

Sainsbury's offers NHS workers dedicated shopping slot six days a week

Sainsbury's has revealed NHS staff and social care workers will have dedicated shopping hours six days a week.

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Pub says sorry for large gathering

Pub says sorry for large gathering

A company has apologised after images of large crowds gathering outside their takeaway prompted furious responses from public and officials.

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Church to broadcast Mother's Day service live on Facebook

Church to broadcast Mother's Day service live on Facebook

The Rev Cindy Kent is to broadcast Mother's Day prayers from her church live on Facebook to overcome the ban on services.

The top websites for...finding family

The top websites for...finding family

While most of us are at home, now could be the perfect time to trace your family tree. We've picked some of the best sites to hep you do it:

'Don't make Mother's Day visits'

'Don't make Mother's Day visits'

People across the county are being reminded to socially distance and not visit their mums today.

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Council 'deplore' businesses encouraging large gatherings

Council 'deplore' businesses encouraging large gatherings

Pictures of people gathered on a seafront drinking in the sunshine have been slammed by a council.

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