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Jabs plummet as 'Freedom Day' looms

Jabs plummet as 'Freedom Day' looms

The number of jabs administered in Kent has plummeted in recent weeks ahead of the much-anticipated 'Freedom Day'.

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Bookings open for winter flu jabs

Bookings open for winter flu jabs

Boots has opened flu jab bookings early, with slots for both NHS and private patients, saying it's preparing for a 'potential flu epidemic'.

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Hated High Street car ban will be axed

Hated High Street car ban will be axed

A temporary road closure which has lasted more than a year and described as ‘a nail in the coffin’ for small businesses will be lifted.

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Covid's £100m headache for county's finances

Covid's £100m headache for county's finances

The continuing costs of dealing with the impact of the pandemic could leave County Council facing a budget black hole of more than £100 million, its finance chiefs have warned.

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What we know so far about the Lambda variant found in the UK

What we know so far about the Lambda variant found in the UK

Cases of the Lambda variant have been found in the UK. With concerns it could be more transmissable, here's all you need to know about its arrival:

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PM urges caution over ditching face masks

PM urges caution over ditching face masks

People have been urged by the PM to remain cautious despite confirmation that the majority of Covid restrictions are to be lifted on July 19.

'We will keep restrictions in place - even after July 19'

'We will keep restrictions in place - even after July 19'

A major hotel has confirmed it plans to keep Covid safety precautions in place - even if all restrictions are lifted on July 19 - as cases soar.

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The 7 Kent neighbourhoods virtually Covid-free

The 7 Kent neighbourhoods virtually Covid-free

Seven neighbourhoods in Kent remain virtually Covid-free despite infection rates soaring across the county.

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Schools hit by Covid tests

Schools hit by Covid tests

Three of a town's secondary schools are reported to have positive cases of coronavirus.

'Bonkers' Covid rules shut down popular restaurant

'Bonkers' Covid rules shut down popular restaurant

A French eatery in a seaside town has closed for 10 days after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

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Stylist hopes to raise a few bob in epic charity walk

Stylist hopes to raise a few bob in epic charity walk

A hairdresser has equipped herself with boots and walking trainers and has set off on a 1,000-mile trek for charity.

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Fans urged to take Covid tests ahead of Euro final

Fans urged to take Covid tests ahead of Euro final

Kent public health bosses have encouraged football fans to get tested ahead of the Euro final as the number of recorded Covid cases steadily rises.

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'Make sure it’s football coming home, not coronavirus'

'Make sure it’s football coming home, not coronavirus'

Football fans meeting up with others for tonight's crunch England match have been urged to get tested for Covid before and after the semi-final.

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Family to visit Netherlands as war hero’s plane is recovered

Family to visit Netherlands as war hero’s plane is recovered

The family of an RAF gunner whose aircraft has been recovered more than 75 years after it vanished will finally visit the Netherlands.

Kent Covid cases surge as restrictions set to be axed

Kent Covid cases surge as restrictions set to be axed

The PM has been warned Covid numbers could rocket up to a million cases a week after he pledged to end most of England’s pandemic restrictions.

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PM announces 'freedom day' details

PM announces 'freedom day' details

Boris Johnson has told the public it's up to them to keep themselves safe as he prepares to tear up coronavirus restrictions.

Massive uni Covid outbreak doubles in week

Massive uni Covid outbreak doubles in week

A huge coronavirus outbreak at a Kent university has more than doubled in size - one week after recording its highest-ever number of cases.

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Kent MP 'can't wait' to ditch masks

Kent MP 'can't wait' to ditch masks

A Kent MP says she “can’t wait” to stop wearing face masks – as Boris Johnson prepares to tear up England’s coronavirus rules on July 19.

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