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Holiday Park announces closures

Holiday Park announces closures

The coronavirus outbreak has forced the closure of sites run by a national holiday park.

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Factory to sell anti-bacterial products from tomorrow

Factory to sell anti-bacterial products from tomorrow

A Kent firm will start selling anti-bacterial products direct from its factory as of tomorrow amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Pride in Medway awards called off

Pride in Medway awards called off

An annual gala evening which celebrates unsung heroes is the latest event to be cancelled because of coronavirus.

Coronavirus vaccine trial begins

Coronavirus vaccine trial begins

The first patient in the UK is testing out a potential cure for the life-threatening coronavirus disease.

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Coronavirus case confirmed at hospital

Coronavirus case confirmed at hospital

The William Harvey Hospital has confirmed its first case of Covid-19.

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Holiday park denies coronavirus claims

Holiday park denies coronavirus claims

Holiday park managers have quashed reports suggesting a positive case of coronavirus has been recorded at the site.

The places in Kent remaining open

The places in Kent remaining open

Some businesses and attractions have made the decision to remain open amid the coronavirus outbreak - here's what they had to say about it.

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Couple's wedding dream left in tatters

Couple's wedding dream left in tatters

A couple who have been sweethearts for more than 30 years say their wedding has been ruined by the government's coronavirus advice.

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Blood donations needed in wake of coronavirus

Blood donations needed in wake of coronavirus

NHS blood and transplant teams are asking people to keep giving blood.

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Shoppers ignore social distancing advice

Shoppers ignore social distancing advice

Shoppers continue to head to a retail centre despite government's advice for social distancing amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Meeting for 12,000 homes plan called off

Meeting for 12,000 homes plan called off

Residents had been invited to discuss council plans for a huge new redevelopment after being awarded £170m to improve infrastructure.

Kent Big Weekend on hold

Kent Big Weekend on hold

A popular weekend event which gives free tickets to the county's attractions has been put on hold, organisers say.

Shopper spotted wearing Stormtrooper mask in Asda

Shopper spotted wearing Stormtrooper mask in Asda

A video of a shopper wearing a Stormtrooper helmet in Asda during the coronavirus outbreak has gone viral.

NHS workers in plea for dedicated shopping hours

NHS workers in plea for dedicated shopping hours

NHS staff working on the frontline amid the coronavirus pandemic say they are struggling to fit in time to shop for food as shoppers panic buy.

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Gin makers could produce hand sanitiser

Gin makers could produce hand sanitiser

An award-winning distillery says it is in discussion with the government about using its alcohol to make hand sanitiser.

Don't panic! GPs' plea from virus frontline

Don't panic! GPs' plea from virus frontline

Doctors are urging people to stop requesting early repeat prescriptions - as surgeries become overwhelmed by patients anxious about the coronavirus.

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'It's hard, but we can do it if we stick together'

'It's hard, but we can do it if we stick together'

Over 50 volunteers from a Kent community are rallying together to support the vulnerable.

Coronavirus cruise couple back in UK

Coronavirus cruise couple back in UK

A husband and wife who were trapped in the Caribbean on board a coronavirus cruise ship have landed safely in Britain.

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