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Doctor in plea to return to work

Doctor in plea to return to work

A consultant says it is vital private hospitals are allowed to start returning to normal after being taken over for Covid-19 care.

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Girl overcomes fear of wind and completes marathon

Girl overcomes fear of wind and completes marathon

A seven-year-old girl has overcome her fear of the wind and walked the equivalent of a marathon around her village for charity.

Cathedral to partially reopen grounds

Cathedral to partially reopen grounds

Canterbury Cathedral is partially reopening its picturesque grounds to give visitors opportunity to enjoy its open spaces for free.

Teachers offered same level of PPE as nurses

Teachers offered same level of PPE as nurses

A head teacher has said staff at his school will be offered the same level of PPE as nurses when children return later this month.

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Doorstep photos capture family life on lockdown

Doorstep photos capture family life on lockdown

A photographer gives a glimpse into family life on lockdown with a series of heart-warming “doorstep portraits”.

Volunteers' support for care homes

Volunteers' support for care homes

More than 100 volunteers from the NHS, police, fire service and more are supporting care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bus passengers worried as people return to work

Bus passengers worried as people return to work

Bus users are concerned an influx of passengers could prevent them getting to work but companies say they are increasing the number of services.

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'I missed the whole of April'

'I missed the whole of April'

A care worker struck down by Covid-19 has talked about how she battled back to help save others.

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Infection rate reveals east west divide

Infection rate reveals east west divide

New cases of coronavirus have continued to fall across Kent - but figures have revealed the infection rate is far worse in some parts of the county.

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Care sector treated with 'lack of respect' during pandemic

Care sector treated with 'lack of respect' during pandemic

A care home manager has accused the Government of virtually ignoring the industry she has worked in for 49 years.

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New Kent test centre pledged

New Kent test centre pledged

A question in the House of Commons has prompted a pledge from the Health Secretary.

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Family pay tribute to 'loving and caring' father

Family pay tribute to 'loving and caring' father

The family of a radiographer who died from Covid-19 have set up a crowdfunding page to honour his retirement wishes.

Five Guys is back

Five Guys is back

Burger fans can get their Five Guys fix again after the Bluewater branch reopened today.

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Groom's death four months after wedding

Groom's death four months after wedding

A wife has paid tribute to her husband of four months after he died after contracting coronavirus.

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Can you go for a socially-distanced test drive?

Can you go for a socially-distanced test drive?

Car dealers and MOT companies put safety precautions in place as they reopen this week.

'I'm a hypocrite and ashamed of my actions'

'I'm a hypocrite and ashamed of my actions'

An MP caught breaking lockdown rules by meeting her new partner after criticising others for not social distancing says she is "so, so sorry".

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Free driving lessons for care workers

Free driving lessons for care workers

A driving school is offering free driving lessons as a way of thanking care workers for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Travellers 'isolate' in park as child has Covid-19

Travellers 'isolate' in park as child has Covid-19

A large group of travellers say they are 'isolating' in a park popular with families after one of their children tested positive for coronavirus.

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