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Party leaders to meet to discuss coronavirus action

Party leaders to meet to discuss coronavirus action

Political leaders will hold a cross-party meeting to discuss how residents will be looked after and protected in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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All Parkruns called off

All Parkruns called off

International running group Parkrun has announced all its events will be cancelled due to coronavirus. Here's where in Kent is impacted.

How Kent supermarket is coping with virus panic

How Kent supermarket is coping with virus panic

This Kent supermarket launched a new kind of shopping session this morning. Here's how it went.

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Schools partially closed as teachers self-isolate

Schools partially closed as teachers self-isolate

Schools are being forced to tell some pupils to stay at home as the coronavirus outbreak leads to staff shortages.

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Theatre boss fears doors could shut 'for good'

Theatre boss fears doors could shut 'for good'

A theatre boss fearful over the future of his business has made a plea for donations after the PM advised Britons not to attend public outlets.

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'We spent our 55th anniversary in isolation'

'We spent our 55th anniversary in isolation'

A couple both over 70 with underlying health conditions have told how their fear of catching coronavirus led them to start self-isolating weeks ago.

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Nothing like it in decades

Nothing like it in decades

Folkestone boss Neil Cugley says the coronavirus is football's biggest crisis in almost 50 years.

Bluewater to stay open following virus outbreak

Bluewater to stay open following virus outbreak

One of Kent's biggest shopping attractions will keep its doors open despite reports some of the shops inside are closing following government advice.

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Primary school to shut as pupils kept home

Primary school to shut as pupils kept home

Leaders of a primary school have taken the decision to close as attendance slumps due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Blockbusters delayed as cinemas shut across the county

Blockbusters delayed as cinemas shut across the county

As cinema chains announce closures across the county amid the virus outbreak, our cinema writer looks at the Hollywood blockbusters being delayed.

You can still make mum's day on Mother's Day

You can still make mum's day on Mother's Day

Don't let coronavirus cancel Mother's Day. Here's six ways to make the most of Sunday in light of the latest government guidelines.

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BLOG: Surge in virus cases

BLOG: Surge in virus cases

The government has announced drastic measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus as the death toll surpassed 100.

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Major events cancelled as attractions shut down

Major events cancelled as attractions shut down

Two of Kent's biggest tourist attractions and a host of big events planned for 2020 have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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Turner Contemporary to close

Turner Contemporary to close

Turner Contemporary is closing as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, with another closure scheduled in September.

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Irish pub cancels St Patrick's Day celebrations

Irish pub cancels St Patrick's Day celebrations

Cassidy's pub in Tunbridge Wells has halted its St Patrick's Day celebrations this year because of the coronavirus.

Cinemas to close during outbreak

Cinemas to close during outbreak

Cinema giants have announced they are temporarily closing across the UK due to coronavirus.

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Events and venues keeping their doors open

Events and venues keeping their doors open

As many Kent venues are forced to shut their doors some are still able to stay open in the midst of the virus outbreak. We've found a few for you.

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Primary school closed amid Covid-19 scare

Primary school closed amid Covid-19 scare

A school has asked staff and pupils to go home following a possible case of coronavirus.

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