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Late night 'revellers' force council to close castle grounds

Late night 'revellers' force council to close castle grounds

A castle's grounds will be closed to the public after a spike in anti-social gatherings and illegal parties during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Tenants struggling with rent urged to not suffer in silence

Tenants struggling with rent urged to not suffer in silence

Residents hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic have been reminded council help is at hand to ensure they are not kicked out of their homes.

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'Face masks could suffocate babies'

'Face masks could suffocate babies'

Parents are being urged not to put face masks on children under the age of three due to a risk of choking or suffocation.

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'People just need to get used to them'

'People just need to get used to them'

As new rules on wearing a face covering come into force, we've been speaking to shoppers and shop owners across Kent on how it's being observed.

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'This is critically dependent on everyone's behaviour'

'This is critically dependent on everyone's behaviour'

A second wave of coronavirus in the county in September is not inevitable, says a healthcare boss, but depends on how people behave.

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How are shopping centres going to enforce mask rules?

How are shopping centres going to enforce mask rules?

Anyone popping to the shops will have to wear a mask as of this Friday, but how are shopping centres preparing for the new rules?

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Publicans given award for 26 years at same boozer

Publicans given award for 26 years at same boozer

A couple have been given a long service award to mark 26 years of running a pub.

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'Mystery' coronavirus recovery plan revealed

'Mystery' coronavirus recovery plan revealed

A plan to help Kent recover from the coronavirus pandemic has been shrouded in mystery, a council leader has admitted.

Localised lockdowns branded government 'cop out'

Localised lockdowns branded government 'cop out'

Local councils are facing an "enormous challenge" if they are forced to put localised lockdowns in place.

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Lifeboat fundraiser prepares for relaunch

Lifeboat fundraiser prepares for relaunch

A fundraising scheme paused due to the closure of businesses during the coronavirus pandemic is preparing for its relaunch.

'We are proud to salute you'

'We are proud to salute you'

Veterans who live at the RBLI centre lined up to honour nurses and carers for their service during the pandemic.

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Testing blitz on 9,000 hospital staff as deaths still England's highest

Testing blitz on 9,000 hospital staff as deaths still England's highest

Health chiefs are rapidly accelerating testing of staff at a hospitals trust suffering more Covid-19 deaths than any other in the country.

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PM hopes for return to normality before Christmas

PM hopes for return to normality before Christmas

Boris Johnson has today announced fresh measures to bring the UK further out of lockdown.

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The international artist who painted her way through lockdown

The international artist who painted her way through lockdown

An fashion illustrator who dressed Esther Rantzen has documented her lockdown journey by creating a new piece of artwork each week.

Surge in 'work from home' injuries

Surge in 'work from home' injuries

A specialist physio has shared some top tips after revealing up to 70% of his patients are suffering from injuries caused by working from home.

Town's oldest event cancelled for first time since 40s

Town's oldest event cancelled for first time since 40s

The town’s oldest and most popular event has been cancelled for the first time since 1947, organisers have confirmed.

'Covid families will be scarred for years'

'Covid families will be scarred for years'

There are warnings that funeral service restrictions are resulting in emotional trauma for the loved ones of coronavirus victims.

Sneak peek inside town's new farm shop and café

Sneak peek inside town's new farm shop and café

A highly anticipated new farm shop and café has been forced to delay its opening by almost four months following the coronavirus pandemic.

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