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Asda give NHS staff 'priority access' for three mornings

Asda give NHS staff 'priority access' for three mornings

Asda has become the latest supermarket chain to change its hours and offer NHS staff help.

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John Lewis and Waitrose announce closures

John Lewis and Waitrose announce closures

Retail giant John Lewis is to close its Kent stores - including Waitrose at Bluewater.

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Former Gill among players hit by virus

Former Gill among players hit by virus

A former Gillingham youth player is one of four to have tested positive for coronavirus at Gills' League 1 rivals.

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All New Look stores to close tonight

All New Look stores to close tonight

Fashion chain New Look has announced that it is closing down all of its UK stores amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Everything you need to know about the government's wages pledge

Everything you need to know about the government's wages pledge

The government have made pledges to support wages for struggling businesses, but how could it affect you?

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Couple donate cakes to hospital after cancelling wedding

Couple donate cakes to hospital after cancelling wedding

A bride-to-be left in tears after her wedding was cancelled because of coronavirus, is smiling again after donating cupcakes to NHS staff.

'Stay local' warns National Trust this Mother's Day

'Stay local' warns National Trust this Mother's Day

With good weather forecast for Mother's Day, a charity is urging people to stay local, warning it may have to close some smaller open spaces.

'We just want to help the community in anyway we can'

'We just want to help the community in anyway we can'

A wholesale food company is fuelling community spirit by offering deliveries to town residents during the coronavirus lockdown.

Closed by outbreak just 11 days after launch

Closed by outbreak just 11 days after launch

A couple forced to close their cafe by coronavirus restrictions just 11 days after opening say they are now facing an uncertain future.

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Huge queues as new Home Bargains store opens

Huge queues as new Home Bargains store opens

Crowds of people swarmed a new discount store as it launched today despite the coronavirus outbreak.

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Primary school trust insists BOTH parents must be key workers

Primary school trust insists BOTH parents must be key workers

A trust running eight primary schools in Kent is defying government advice on who can continue to attend class next week.

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ECB delay cricket season

ECB delay cricket season

Kent’s cricketers will not start their season until the end of May at the earliest.

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'Our pubs are country's best and we'll protect them'

'Our pubs are country's best and we'll protect them'

The boss of Kent brewery Shepherd Neame says he'll do all he can to protect his landlords and their livelihoods.

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The best open spaces for a walk

The best open spaces for a walk

We look at some of the best open spaces in Kent where you can enjoy the outside and take a walk during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Bosworth staying positive

Bosworth staying positive

Tonbridge AC Olympian Tom Bosworth says it's too early to write off this summer's Tokyo Games.

Council makes its car parks free

Council makes its car parks free

Parking charges have been suspended by a council in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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'Leave enough for everyone'

'Leave enough for everyone'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a desperate plea to stop shoppers from panic buying.

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Bus firm's pledge to get key worker children to school

Bus firm's pledge to get key worker children to school

A bus company says it will do its best to continue taking vulnerable children and those with a key worker parent to school.

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