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Cash-strapped councillors could receive payouts

Cash-strapped councillors could receive payouts

The idea of a 'hardship fund' to support county councillors who lose their seat at the next election is to be the subject of a review.

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141 isolate after primary school staff catch Covid

141 isolate after primary school staff catch Covid

More than 130 pupil and eight members of staff have been forced to self isolate after two positive cases of coronavirus at a primary school.

Surgeon fears rise in cancer deaths due to Covid concerns

Surgeon fears rise in cancer deaths due to Covid concerns

A Kent surgeon fears a rise in cancer deaths as shocking figures reveal there have been 4,000 fewer referrals at one hospital trust amid the pandemic.

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Town's only theatre faces bankruptcy in six months

Town's only theatre faces bankruptcy in six months

A huge bill for Covid-19 safety measures plus dwindling audiences could mean the final curtain for town's only theatre after nearly 40 years.

Care homes in 'lockdown' as infection rate hits highest level since June

Care homes in 'lockdown' as infection rate hits highest level since June

One district's care homes are effectively in lockdown as coronavirus cases reach their highest levels in Kent since June, claims a boss.

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Council could quit giant riverside HQ

Council could quit giant riverside HQ

Changing working practices caused by the pandemic have prompted a local authority to look at making a multi-million pound move.

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Clinic set up after big rise in cyberstalking

Clinic set up after big rise in cyberstalking

A woman who found her abusive ex was watching her via cameras and had tampered with her car's sound system has praised those she approached for help.

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Kent infection rate hits highest level since June

Kent infection rate hits highest level since June

The county's infection rate reached its highest point in three months as more than 10 areas record an increase in weekly cases.

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Eight isolating after Wetherspoon worker catches Covid-19

Eight isolating after Wetherspoon worker catches Covid-19

A member of staff at a popular pub has tested positive for Covid-19 - and is now in isolation along with seven colleagues.

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'Demanding' parents putting 'drain' on teachers

'Demanding' parents putting 'drain' on teachers

A principal says a minority of parents are 'overwhelming' staff with calls and emails, and it is stopping them from running the school.

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Coronavirus case at grammar school

Coronavirus case at grammar school

A Year 9 group has been told to self isolate after a confirmed case of Covid-19 at a school.

'Hospital staff gave their all to save my life'

'Hospital staff gave their all to save my life'

A grandfather has praised hospital staff who saved his life during his coronavirus ordeal.

'Crazy' council allows funfair to visit town

'Crazy' council allows funfair to visit town

There are concerns a popular funfair will put a town 'under huge risk' and lead to a spike in coronavirus cases when it pitches up later this week.

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Producer to the stars' song for tragic nurse's daughters

Producer to the stars' song for tragic nurse's daughters

A producer who has worked with Usher and Mary J Blige has helped create a song to raise money for the family of a nurse who died from Covid-19.

Class sent home after coronavirus case

Class sent home after coronavirus case

A primary school has sent home a class of pupils after a person tested positive for covid at the site.

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'Dystopian' London photographed during pandemic

'Dystopian' London photographed during pandemic

A Kent author has captured the true gravity of the 2020 lockdown by photographing the Capital without a person or vehicle in sight.

Sixth form sent home after Covid-19 case

Sixth form sent home after Covid-19 case

An entire form group at a school will be working from home following a positive coronavirus test.

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'Now is the moment to take decisive action'

'Now is the moment to take decisive action'

A Kent government minister says we are at a 'serious moment in time' in the fight against Covid-19 as £10,000 fines are introduced for rule-breakers.

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