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MP quizzes Prime Minister over sports fears

MP quizzes Prime Minister over sports fears

A Kent MP has challenged Boris Johnson about his support package for sport after it was announced spectators will not be able to return in October.

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Entire school sent home after positive coronavirus tests

Entire school sent home after positive coronavirus tests

A school has taken drastic action after two pupils in different year groups tested positive for coronavirus.

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10pm pub curfews and work from home for six months, says PM

10pm pub curfews and work from home for six months, says PM

The PM has addressed MPs and told them new Covid rules will stay in place for six months ahead of his announcement to the nation.

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Why there is no need to start panic buying

Why there is no need to start panic buying

Bare shelves in some supermarkets have prompted fears that people have started to stockpile goods.

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Over 200 pupils sent home from school

Over 200 pupils sent home from school

A positive Covid-19 test has led to all Year 11s being sent home for two weeks from one of the county's biggest schools.

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Council 'sorry' as Covid-19 cycle lanes removed

Council 'sorry' as Covid-19 cycle lanes removed

A controversial trial which saw pop-up cycle lanes appear in a town centre has been scrapped just a week after council chiefs introduced the scheme.

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Two year groups sent home after confirmed Covid case

Two year groups sent home after confirmed Covid case

Sixty-three students and staff have been told to self-isolate after a confirmed Covid-19 case at a primary school.

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'Work from home if you can'

'Work from home if you can'

New government restrictions are set to see pubs, bars and restaurants close at 10pm daily while people are urged to work from home wherever possible.

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Here are all the schools impacted by Covid-19

Here are all the schools impacted by Covid-19

Here is an up to date list of all the schools which have had to send year groups home to self isolate for two weeks or taken other measures.

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Lorry drivers with Covid symptoms 'may need accommodation'

Lorry drivers with Covid symptoms 'may need accommodation'

Contingency plans are being considered to find accommodation for foreign lorry drivers coming into the county with coronavirus symptoms.

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240 buses on routes to meet school demand

240 buses on routes to meet school demand

More than 240 public buses are being used for Kent school use as education bosses say the local transport service remains secure.

Single case of Covid-19 confirmed at school

Single case of Covid-19 confirmed at school

A letter has been sent to parents and some children have been told to stay home following a confirmed case of coronavirus at a secondary school.

34 schools report Covid incidents

34 schools report Covid incidents

Testing has been described as the "biggest constraint" on the education sector as 34 Kent schools report Covid incidents, a committee was told.

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Parents could face fines for keeping pupils at home

Parents could face fines for keeping pupils at home

A head teacher has warned parents to only keep children at home if they have been told to self-isolate - or else risk a fine.

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Four staff and 25 children sent home from primary school

Four staff and 25 children sent home from primary school

A class and its teachers has been sent home to self isolate after a girl tested positive for Covid-19.

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Single mum launches cleaning business

Single mum launches cleaning business

A mother has gone from sleepless nights and claiming benefits during lockdown to launching her own cleaning company.

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Starkest Covid-19 warning yet as UK set for 50k cases a day

Starkest Covid-19 warning yet as UK set for 50k cases a day

England's chief medical officer has delivered his starkest warning yet as a second Covid-19 wave and a return to lockdown looms.

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Year 2 child tests positive for Covid-19

Year 2 child tests positive for Covid-19

A schoolchild in Year 2 has tested positive for Covid-19 prompting their year group to be told not to attend class.

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