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People aged 70+ urged to contact NHS for vaccine

People aged 70+ urged to contact NHS for vaccine

People aged over 70 are now being told to contact the NHS if they've yet to receive their Covid-19 vaccine.

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McDonald's to trial walk-in takeaways

McDonald's to trial walk-in takeaways

A fast food restaurant will be reopening walk-in takeaways with new reviewed safety measures and procedures.

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Much-loved postman Paul gets blue plaque

Much-loved postman Paul gets blue plaque

A popular postman has been honoured in the village he served for 20 years.

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In the eye of the storm

In the eye of the storm

From factory workers to taxi drivers, we find out what it's like to be a key worker during the Covid-19 pandemic.

'He was a legendary gentleman with a heart of gold'

'He was a legendary gentleman with a heart of gold'

A sound engineer who died just weeks after his younger sister lost her life to Covid-19 has been remembered as a "legendary gentleman".

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Vaccine hubs 'aim to run as planned' despite snow

Vaccine hubs 'aim to run as planned' despite snow

Health bosses say Covid jabs will go ahead as planned unless there is 'disruption' and advise people to 'dress warmly for cold weather'.

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Marsh family's new song hailed 'best yet'

Marsh family's new song hailed 'best yet'

A musical Kent family who went viral at the start of the pandemic have released a new song which has already won widespread plaudits.

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No-nonsense Covid signs tell people to 'jog-on'

No-nonsense Covid signs tell people to 'jog-on'

A council's bid to stop visitors gathering in a town centre have certainly caught people's attention...and not everyone is impressed.

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New Covid variant sees rise in non-symptomatic tests

New Covid variant sees rise in non-symptomatic tests

The revelation of a new South African coronavirus variant has seen an increase in the number of asymptomatic testing in a Kent town.

Council polls will go-ahead despite pandemic

Council polls will go-ahead despite pandemic

County council, crime commissioner and district council polls in Kent will go ahead despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Secret glass hearts spread lockdown joy

Secret glass hearts spread lockdown joy

Hundreds of glass hearts are being found thanks to an artist trying to give people a boost.

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Mammoth Covid-19 variant testing complete

Mammoth Covid-19 variant testing complete

The mammoth task of delivering 10,000 tests in part of Kent in which a man tested positive for the South African Covid variant has been completed.

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Sport and socialising set to return soonest

Sport and socialising set to return soonest

Sport and social activities held outdoors are set to return after children are back to school next month, it is understood.

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'Do we send in the actual work, or make our children look like geniuses?'

'Do we send in the actual work, or make our children look like geniuses?'

When your child writes about poo do you send it to the teacher? A dilemma faced this week by our Secret Homeschooler.

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'Gentle giant' loses battle with Covid-19

'Gentle giant' loses battle with Covid-19

Tributes have poured in for a "gentle giant" and father-of-two who lost his battle with Covid-19.

Council tax hike to fund police agreed

Council tax hike to fund police agreed

Kent households will pay an extra 7.4% on the police portion of council tax bills from April.

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Almost two-thirds of Kent priority groups vaccinated

Almost two-thirds of Kent priority groups vaccinated

Nearly 260,000 people in the county have received Covid-19 jabs - with hopes growing that all those in priority groups will do so by February 15.

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Eight hours to get into hospital

Eight hours to get into hospital

Amid last month's surge in Covid cases, some patients had to wait in ambulances for more than eight hours before entering hospital.

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