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'Kent towns could be in separate tiers after lockdown'

'Kent towns could be in separate tiers after lockdown'

Towns in different parts of Kent could come out of lockdown under separate Covid-19 restrictions, the county's public health director admits.

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Covid case confirmed at Tesco store

Covid case confirmed at Tesco store

Several members of Tesco staff are self-isolating after a colleague tested positive for coronavirus at one of the firm's Express stores.

‘Opening a hotel is stressful - during a pandemic it goes up 10 notches'

‘Opening a hotel is stressful - during a pandemic it goes up 10 notches'

Budget hotel chain Travelodge opened a new branch in Kent amid the coronavirus pandemic - its manager shares all about the challenges it's faced.

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Breakfast club isolating after Covid cases

Breakfast club isolating after Covid cases

Pupils from two years groups and a breakfast club are now self-isolating after two positive coronavirus cases at a primary school.

Secondary school confirms Covid-19 case

Secondary school confirms Covid-19 case

Pupils have been told to study from home after a Covid case was identified.

Lockdown parking, bins and toilets - everything you need to know

Lockdown parking, bins and toilets - everything you need to know

How are council-run services going to be impacted during lockdown? Here's a guide on what is changing and what is staying the same.

Services hit but tips to remain open

Services hit but tips to remain open

How council services will be affected for residents during the second lockdown has been announced by authority bosses.

Whole school year group sent home to isolate

Whole school year group sent home to isolate

Every Year 7 pupil at a secondary school has been sent home to self-isolate after a child tested positive for Covid-19.

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Pub and football team hit by Covid-19

Pub and football team hit by Covid-19

A pub had to shut almost a week before lockdown after the landlord, landlady and members of the football team contracted the virus.

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'Last night of freedom' before Lockdown 2 - pictures

'Last night of freedom' before Lockdown 2 - pictures

Pubs, restaurants and nail salons were busy on the final evening before stricter Covid-19 restrictions kicked in.

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Confirmed Covid cases at school

Confirmed Covid cases at school

Pupils in two year groups at a school have been told to self isolate after multiple confirmed cases of coronavirus.

'Christmas will be a disaster this year'

'Christmas will be a disaster this year'

A business expert has a gloomy prediction for the festive season and fears many small businesses will go bust in the new year because of the pandemic.

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Lockdown 2: What you can and can't do

Lockdown 2: What you can and can't do

Find out what is closed and what you can and can not do as the new lockdown starts.

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Mixed feelings as businesses enter second lockdown

Mixed feelings as businesses enter second lockdown

Business owners have expressed mixed reactions - some of hope, some of disappointment - over the country entering a second lockdown.

'We should be celebrating 20th year, instead we're closing'

'We should be celebrating 20th year, instead we're closing'

A family-run business should be celebrating 20 years of operating today – but, instead, it will be closing its doors for a second lockdown.

Two Kent MPs vote against second lockdown

Two Kent MPs vote against second lockdown

Tory MPs have defied the whip and voted against a second lockdown - including two of the county's representatives.

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Pupils to wear masks in school

Pupils to wear masks in school

The government has said pupils should wear face coverings - a day after a Kent virologist called for the measure.

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Support for lockdown from council leaders

Support for lockdown from council leaders

While Kent has avoided higher rates of Covid infection council leaders say second lockdown restrictions should be followed as part of national effort.

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