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Socially distanced shelter opens to stop 'homeless situation getting worse'

Socially distanced shelter opens to stop 'homeless situation getting worse'

A shelter for the homeless has reopened its doors but with new restrictions in place it fears some people may be left out in the cold.

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Street ambassadors 'to check lives are not being put at risk'

Street ambassadors 'to check lives are not being put at risk'

A group of new recruits will patrol a district to ensure all businesses are following coronavirus guidelines.

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'There's no light at the end of the tunnel'

'There's no light at the end of the tunnel'

This year six pharmacies have closed in Kent amid the pandemic and with Brexit looming there are fears the situation is set to get far worse.

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NHS jobs push ahead of vaccine roll out

NHS jobs push ahead of vaccine roll out

The NHS is calling on people who can deliver vaccines, clean and support admin work to help the mass jab programme - which could start next month.

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More than 40 fined for trying to go on holiday

More than 40 fined for trying to go on holiday

More than 200 fines have been issued to people attempting to leave the country for a holiday, as well as people holding illegal house parties.

Entire year group in quarantine due to Covid case

Entire year group in quarantine due to Covid case

Another school as ordered a whole year group to stay at home after a pupil tested positive for coronavirus.

What spending review might mean for you

What spending review might mean for you

A pay freeze for the public sector set to be announced could hit thousands in Kent, while councils wait anxiously to learn of any potential support.

Home recognised for work during lockdown

Home recognised for work during lockdown

A care home has been recognised for how it uses technology with residents during the second national lockdown.

'New tiers unfairly punish pubs'

'New tiers unfairly punish pubs'

Landlords have criticised the new tier system coming into force next week, saying it could disproportionately damage the hospitality industry.

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Five year groups sent home

Five year groups sent home

Children in five year groups at a primary school have been sent home to self-isolate due to a Covid-19 case.

Covid patients in half of intensive care beds at hospital

Covid patients in half of intensive care beds at hospital

Local NHS bosses have warned of the severe pressure for trusts as people being admitted to hospitals with Covid continues to rise.

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Three households can meet at Christmas

Three households can meet at Christmas

A deal on who people can visit during Christmas has been agreed by the four nations.

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School shuts after rise in cases

School shuts after rise in cases

A school has been closed due to a "very sudden and rapidly changing" increase in Covid-19 cases.

Year group to isolate after Covid case

Year group to isolate after Covid case

A primary school has sent some pupils home after confirming a positive coronavirus case.

Case surge slows as Tier 3 looms

Case surge slows as Tier 3 looms

As Tier 3 looms for Kent, with rates in certain areas among the worst in England, there are early signs lockdown is working.

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Businesses face anxious wait to apply for Covid support

Businesses face anxious wait to apply for Covid support

Businesses forced to close through the second coronavirus lockdown have been left anxiously waiting after they were unable to apply for vital support.

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Education bosses urged to consider 'circuit-breaker' for schools

Education bosses urged to consider 'circuit-breaker' for schools

Education chiefs have been urged to consider imposing a circuit-breaker in schools to stem the spread of coronavirus saying a clear plan is needed.

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MP's plea for district tier system

MP's plea for district tier system

A Kent MP has asked the Prime Minister to consider localised coronavirus tiers.

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