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Child tested for virus after first day back at school

Child tested for virus after first day back at school

A Kent school pupil who returned home from their first day of school with a persistent cough has been tested for coronavirus.

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Italian restaurant shuts down

Italian restaurant shuts down

A popular restaurant has closed for good, as coronavirus continues to take a toll on the hospitality sector.

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The Kent patients who helped discover game-changing Covid drug

The Kent patients who helped discover game-changing Covid drug

People in Kent have contributed to research that has found a treatment for coronavirus which could reduce the risk of patient death by 20%.

'Businesses like mine are falling through the cracks'

'Businesses like mine are falling through the cracks'

The boss of a catering company says he has been "totally let down" after being rejected for financial support during the Covid crisis.

Pizza eatery shut after worker contracted virus

Pizza eatery shut after worker contracted virus

It has been confirmed a pizza restaurant was forced to shut after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 and not a member of the public.

'It's a slap in the face to brides'

'It's a slap in the face to brides'

Couples who have had to postpone their weddings because of Covid guidelines have slammed a bank holiday party organised by a pub.

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Police investigate Bank Holiday party

Police investigate Bank Holiday party

A party is being investigated by police after photos emerged of a large gathering which seemed to ignore social distancing rules.

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Pub closes after reported case of coronavirus

Pub closes after reported case of coronavirus

A village pub is following official guidance and contacting recent customers after a case of Covid 19 was reported.

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Reality stars under fire over bar's party

Reality stars under fire over bar's party

A social event run by a Kent bar and attended by reality stars including a former Love Island winner has been criticised.

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'They'll be like little prisoners taking belongings in plastic wallets'

'They'll be like little prisoners taking belongings in plastic wallets'

A concerned mum started a petition after she was told her son could not take a bag when he returns to school this week.

Row as free swimming sessions suspended

Row as free swimming sessions suspended

Free swimming sessions for children "will return" amid fears Covid restrictions currently in place would lead to a permanent cut in the service.

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Virus kills more men than women in all Kent districts...bar one

Virus kills more men than women in all Kent districts...bar one

Deaths from coronavirus show higher rates among men than women in all but one district.

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'Families deserve answers over hospital Covid deaths'

'Families deserve answers over hospital Covid deaths'

Kent MPs say families deserve answers over a trust's high coronavirus infection rate after a health watchdog took enforcement action.

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The number of people in Kent to sign up for vaccine trials

The number of people in Kent to sign up for vaccine trials

The number of volunteers prepared to test potential vaccines against Covid-19 in Kent has been revealed.

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No new Covid cases for hotspot

No new Covid cases for hotspot

Kent's worst-hit district has recorded no new Covid-19 cases for the first time in months.

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Deep-cleaned pub to reopen after Covid case

Deep-cleaned pub to reopen after Covid case

A pub will now welcome back customers following its temporary closure after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Pizza restaurant closed for Covid-19 clean

Pizza restaurant closed for Covid-19 clean

A popular Italian chain was forced to shut for two days after its head office was told a person with coronavirus had been in the restaurant.

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Firm seeks projects for DIY SOS-style makeover

Firm seeks projects for DIY SOS-style makeover

A big-hearted business is looking to transform a home, charity base or community venue in a DIY SOS-style makeover.

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