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Unfinished Brexit lorry park opens for first time

Unfinished Brexit lorry park opens for first time

HGV drivers heading for Europe have started receiving Covid-19 tests at a huge Brexit lorry park which has opened for the first time.

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Kent reacts as Lockdown 3 likely until March

Kent reacts as Lockdown 3 likely until March

Kent business leaders, parents and politicians have reacted after the UK was plunged back into lockdown - with £4.6 billion of new grants announced.

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What changes in Kent under the new national lockdown?

What changes in Kent under the new national lockdown?

Following the Prime Minister's announcement, we take a look at what changes are taking place in Kent under the new national lockdown rules.

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The area in Kent with the highest death rate in the UK

The area in Kent with the highest death rate in the UK

Updated figures reveal which area in Kent is now recording the highest Covid death rate in the UK.

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'Funny and kind' prison officer died of Covid

'Funny and kind' prison officer died of Covid

A fundraiser set up in memory of a father-of-two who died after catching coronavirus has raised more than five times its target.

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PM confirms new national lockdown

PM confirms new national lockdown

The Prime Minister has announced that England will be subject to new emergency measures to control the spread of coronavirus.

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Royal Mail staff self-isolating after Covid cases

Royal Mail staff self-isolating after Covid cases

Intensive cleaning has taken place at a Royal Mail delivery office after three members of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

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B&Q store reopens after positive Covid case

B&Q store reopens after positive Covid case

A B&Q store has reopened after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

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'Decision on schools is nonsensical'

'Decision on schools is nonsensical'

Councillors back leader's call to close schools in more districts in Kent.

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'Parents and staff forced to make the decisions'

'Parents and staff forced to make the decisions'

A head teacher has criticised the government for its "lack of grip and clarity" over schools leaving parents and staff having to make big decisions.

Tesco store remains open despite Covid cases

Tesco store remains open despite Covid cases

A supermarket has confirmed it will remain open despite coronavirus cases among staff.

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Hockey club accused of Covid rule breach

Hockey club accused of Covid rule breach

Concerned residents reported a hockey club to police amid concerns over a youth training camp.

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More fast coronavirus testing stations open in Kent - full list

More fast coronavirus testing stations open in Kent - full list

Mass testing has now been rolled out to other parts of Kent - here's the full list of fast coronavirus testing stations.

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Primary schools continue to face uncertainty

Primary schools continue to face uncertainty

MPs and council leaders have voiced their thoughts over primary schools remaining open as the country faces another national lockdown.

'Rapid tests are 50% unreliable...but you must still follow rules'

'Rapid tests are 50% unreliable...but you must still follow rules'

A GP insists those who test positive for Covid via rapid testing must adhere to isolation rules - even though the results are just 50% reliable.

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'School covid testing plans are dubious at best'

'School covid testing plans are dubious at best'

A teaching head has hit out at the government over their plans for mass coronavirus testing in secondary schools.

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The Kent schools defying government advice and staying shut

The Kent schools defying government advice and staying shut

Some headteachers have made the decision to close their schools except to key worker children, despite government advice that they should re-open.

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'Keep all Kent schools shut' says KCC leader

'Keep all Kent schools shut' says KCC leader

The leader of Kent County Council has written to the Education Secretary urging him to allow all primary schools in Kent to remain shut.

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