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The Parkrun venues in Kent still waiting for green light

The Parkrun venues in Kent still waiting for green light

A number of Parkruns in the county are yet to be given permission to restart despite pressure from the government on landowners to allow them to.

Pupils tested as Indian strain found at Kent school

Pupils tested as Indian strain found at Kent school

Targeted Covid-19 testing is taking place at a Kent school after a case of the so-called 'Indian strain' was detected.

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'Of course we are concerned'

'Of course we are concerned'

A council leader says the emergence of a new Covid-19 strain, albeit at a small rate, in the town was 'concerning' and urged residents to be vigilant.

Vaccine walk-in clinic to open and hospital slots cancelled

Vaccine walk-in clinic to open and hospital slots cancelled

A walk-in Covid vaccine clinic will open this weekend for patients yet to have their first dose as those with slots at a hospital are told to rebook.

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'It's changed him a lot. He has forgotten how to smile'

'It's changed him a lot. He has forgotten how to smile'

A step-son will jump out of a plane from 12,000ft to raise money for the hospital treating his step-dad still recovering from long Covid.

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One million first doses given out in Kent

One million first doses given out in Kent

Covid cases drop again and more than one million people in Kent have now received a first dose of the vaccine.

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No new Covid cases in Kent's over-80s

No new Covid cases in Kent's over-80s

Not a single person over the age of 80 has tested positive for Covid in Kent in the last week as almost 80% of new cases are in the under-50s.

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'We will not give up fight to save our shops'

'We will not give up fight to save our shops'

Fed-up shopkeepers say they will not give up after staging a peaceful protest against a town's pedestrianisation scheme.

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Town cinema's staff working for free

Town cinema's staff working for free

An historic Kent cinema which relied on the goodwill of friends and family to survive through the pandemic has reopened its doors.

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People aged 36 and 37 to be invited for vaccine

People aged 36 and 37 to be invited for vaccine

As the NHS continues the roll-out of its Covid vaccination programme, people aged 36 and 37 are to be invited to book their jabs this week.

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Hospitality finally reopens as lockdown eases

Hospitality finally reopens as lockdown eases

People in Swale are making the most of their new found freedoms as England enters the third step in the roadmap out of lockdown.

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

Up to 20 cases of the Indian Covid variant have been detected in Kent in a week - with one district recording the highest number in the south east.

'It's like starting the business all over again'

'It's like starting the business all over again'

England has entered the third step in the roadmap out of lockdown and people are making the most of the new found freedoms.

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Thirty-somethings rush to get jabs

Thirty-somethings rush to get jabs

A surge in vaccination bookings for those in their 30s has been declared as the over 50s' second jab date is brought forward.

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Hundreds join World Wide Freedom Rally

Hundreds join World Wide Freedom Rally

Hundreds of people joined a march in the county today as part of anti-lockdown rallies worldwide.

'Part of me doesn't want lockdown to end'

'Part of me doesn't want lockdown to end'

Ahead of lockdown easing on Monday, our reporter opens up about his anxieties over a return to 'normal' - and finds out he is not alone.

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Long delays at mass vaccine hub

Long delays at mass vaccine hub

Residents reported being told to 'come back Monday' by staff at a mass vaccine centre as they faced long waits for their Covid-19 jab.

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Top attraction set to re-open

Top attraction set to re-open

One of the county's best-loved outdoor venues has announced it is to welcome visitors back for the summer season.

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