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Surge in Covid hospital patients

Surge in Covid hospital patients

Latest figures show a big rise in the number of people in hospital with coronavirus in Kent.

'Fall in cases is good news but future is uncertain'

'Fall in cases is good news but future is uncertain'

A Kent virologist is urging caution as Covid-19 cases drop across the UK.

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Vaccine hub under fire for turning people away

Vaccine hub under fire for turning people away

Parents say they have been turned away from a vaccination centre because their children are not able to go in with them.

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Firm launches new product after royal seal of approval

Firm launches new product after royal seal of approval

The launch of a new range of air-dried ingredients is helping a healthy crisp manufacturer emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.

'I flipping loved being back at Parkrun'

'I flipping loved being back at Parkrun'

Hundreds dusted off their running gear and limbered up for their first Parkrun in 16 months.

Surge in Covid cases sees council meeting axed

Surge in Covid cases sees council meeting axed

The leader of a local authority says a meeting of the full council has been cancelled "to help keep everyone safe" as Covid cases soar.

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The 16 sectors exempt from Covid isolation

The 16 sectors exempt from Covid isolation

A list of 16 sectors has been released where staff will be exempt from Covid isolation if they are fully vaccinated amid the growing 'pingdemic'.

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'If we don't use our High Street shops, we'll lose them'

'If we don't use our High Street shops, we'll lose them'

Shoppers could be given free parking in their town centres on Saturdays to help revive the local economy.

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Restaurant boss slams 'unworkable' Covid passports

Restaurant boss slams 'unworkable' Covid passports

The boss of a bar and restaurant group has described Covid passports as “unworkable” for the hospitality sector.

Is the 'pingdemic' leading to food and driver shortages?

Is the 'pingdemic' leading to food and driver shortages?

The age of the 'pingdemic' is upon us, but what does that mean for our supermarkets, businesses and transport.

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Popular restaurant shuts after Covid case

Popular restaurant shuts after Covid case

A positive Covid test for a member of staff at a popular Kent restaurant has resulted in its closure until further notice.

Covid outbreak at Wetherspoon pub sees hours cut

Covid outbreak at Wetherspoon pub sees hours cut

Numerous positive cases among staff at a high street pub has resulted in shorter trading times as much of the workforce is isolating at home.

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Anti-Amazon protest at Bluewater

Anti-Amazon protest at Bluewater

Protestors have stepped up their campaign against the retail giant after reporting Amazon to the regulator for 'price hikes during the pandemic'.

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Kent Covid cases rise by 2,200 in seven days

Kent Covid cases rise by 2,200 in seven days

Just one Kent district has seen a fall in Covid cases as the county's infection rate continues to climb, government figures reveal.

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Borough still cautious despite 'Freedom Day'

Borough still cautious despite 'Freedom Day'

As people prepared for the government's lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, some towns in a Kent borough were much more cautious than expected.

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A night out on 'Freedom Day'

A night out on 'Freedom Day'

Masks are optional and the dance floor is open, but what was it like to be back at a night club?

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How Kent responded to 'Freedom Day' mask change

How Kent responded to 'Freedom Day' mask change

As masks and social distancing are scrapped we sent reporters out and about to see how many people are adapting to something resembling normality.

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'I am still not going to supermarkets'

'I am still not going to supermarkets'

The easing of Covid restrictions might be a reason to celebrate for many but for some the unlocking is cause for considerable concern.

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