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Couple brought together by tragedies beat lockdown to wed

Couple brought together by tragedies beat lockdown to wed

A couple who found happiness with each other after tragedy and the fear coronavirus would claim a life, got married hours before the new lockdown.

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'Cancelling exams is the right thing to do'

'Cancelling exams is the right thing to do'

Head teachers have welcomed the move to scrap exams this year but want more details about how teacher grading will work.

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Clap for carers to return for all heroes of pandemic

Clap for carers to return for all heroes of pandemic

People are once again being encouraged to stand on their doorsteps and clap for all the heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Covid deaths in Kent soared in December

Covid deaths in Kent soared in December

Data shows deaths related to Covid-19 rose by 52% in the county in December, as case rates continue to rise and reach 100,000 since start of pandemic.

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KCC proposes 5% hike in council tax

KCC proposes 5% hike in council tax

Kent County Council has proposed a 5% rise in council tax as it plans its budget for the next financial year.

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'That is probably the last bit of normality left for them'

'That is probably the last bit of normality left for them'

Cafes have reacted to the latest lockdown announcement as businesses gear up preparations for the tough months ahead.

'We will not be relying on an algorithm'

'We will not be relying on an algorithm'

Education secretary Gavin Williamson has announced teacher assessment will replace GCSE, AS and A-Level exams.

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Plasma donation centre opens in former toy shop

Plasma donation centre opens in former toy shop

A shopping centre is now home to a plasma donation centre that will help in the fight against Covid-19.

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'Teachers know what their pupils' grades should be'

'Teachers know what their pupils' grades should be'

An education expert says the government should adopt the predicted assessed grades system for pupils who were due to take exams later this year.

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Resident dies and staff infected at Covid-hit care home

Resident dies and staff infected at Covid-hit care home

A resident has died and staff have tested positive for Covid at a care home.

'Doomscrolling' and seasonal blues - why lockdown 3 is toughest yet

'Doomscrolling' and seasonal blues - why lockdown 3 is toughest yet

The harsh winter weather looks to make the third lockdown the most difficult we've had to endure.

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Farmers offer to help build 'super Covid vaccine centre'

Farmers offer to help build 'super Covid vaccine centre'

A farmer and his son say super Covid drive-thru centres are needed to deliver the vaccine and have offered to help build one.

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What you need to know about Covid vaccine and testing

What you need to know about Covid vaccine and testing

It is essential we all do everything we can to help beat the virus, so here is a guide about what you need to know about testing and the vaccine.

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McDonald's to temporarily shut its doors

McDonald's to temporarily shut its doors

Burger chain McDonald's says it will temporarily close its walk-in and dine-in branches in light of the start of the third national lockdown.

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Vaccinations and new restrictions 'best chance' to control virus

Vaccinations and new restrictions 'best chance' to control virus

A Kent MP has welcomed news that the rollout of vaccinations and mass testing will launch in a town in the coming days.

'Signs post-Brexit disruption will not be as severe as predicted'

'Signs post-Brexit disruption will not be as severe as predicted'

The leader of KCC says there are 'promising signs' that post-Brexit disruption around the Channel ports may not be as severe as some have predicted.

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Woman from Scotland among those fined for attending Kent house parties

Woman from Scotland among those fined for attending Kent house parties

Police issued dozens of people with fines for breaking rules over the New Year period - including a woman who had travelled down from Scotland.

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50 extra ambulance staff redeployed to Kent

50 extra ambulance staff redeployed to Kent

Ambulance crews from nearby counties originally redeployed to Kent as part of Brexit plans are now helping with pressure caused by the pandemic.

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