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Minister urges 'buy a newspaper'

Minister urges 'buy a newspaper'

The communities secretary has urged the public to support local media as the industry finds itself under "significant financial pressure".

The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

The charts which suggest Kent is past the peak

Lockdown restrictions look set to be eased as new figures suggest an initial peak of the virus in Kent has passed.

Police chief condemns lockdown flouters in Covid-19 fatality hotspot

Police chief condemns lockdown flouters in Covid-19 fatality hotspot

A police boss has expressed his frustration at people ignoring lockdown in the worst-hit part of Kent for coronavirus deaths

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'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts'

'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts'

A Covid-19 survivor received a round of applause from his neighbours as he returned home from hospital.

The postman pushing the boundaries with his fancy dress

The postman pushing the boundaries with his fancy dress

One Kent postman is pushing the boundaries with his fancy dress and villagers can't contain their smiles.

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Photo of crowd sparks social distancing review

Photo of crowd sparks social distancing review

A utility company says it has 'learnt lessons' after photos of people crowding to collect bottled water sparked concerns over social distancing.

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An end to life in lockdown?

An end to life in lockdown?

We asked a doctor, a head teacher, a publican, a mum, a furloughed worker and a schoolgirl what they hope Boris Johnson will say next about lockdown.

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'There is no lockdown here'

'There is no lockdown here'

Residents of a Covid-19 fatality hotspot say people ignoring lockdown could be to blame.

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Kent's four roaming peacocks get their own Facebook page

Kent's four roaming peacocks get their own Facebook page

A Facebook page dedicated to four roaming peacocks has attracted more than 4,000 members - some from as far as Australia.

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Mystery NHS tributes puzzle village

Mystery NHS tributes puzzle village

Giant blue heart tributes to the NHS have appeared on roads in one Kent town, puzzling locals and council chiefs.

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Care worker dies from coronavirus

Care worker dies from coronavirus

Bikers are expected to create an escort for the funeral for a 'kind, funny and caring' gran, who worked at a care home for autistic adults.

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'I want people to know you can survive this'

'I want people to know you can survive this'

A grandad had to call his wife and tell her he was being put into a coma - just an hour after being rushed to hospital with Covid-19 symptoms.

Five Guys reopens burger joints

Five Guys reopens burger joints

Popular American burger chain Five Guys has reopened some of its Kent branches.

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Driver on 'non-essential trip' damages parked cars

Driver on 'non-essential trip' damages parked cars

A man thought to be on a non-essential journey veered his car off the road causing damage to two parked vehicles.

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Police called as people flocking to see zoo animals cause a stink

Police called as people flocking to see zoo animals cause a stink

People are still flocking to see animals at a wildlife park despite lockdown restrictions - with reports of some visitors defecating in nearby fields.

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Covid-19 victim died in care home

Covid-19 victim died in care home

The family of a 77-year-old woman has paid tribute to the "easy-going and hard-working" former hairdresser after she died.

The Marsh family return with new lockdown song

The Marsh family return with new lockdown song

A Kent family who went viral with their take on a Les Misérables song have now released a lockdown-themed rendition of a Disney favourite.

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MP wants to see your children's drawings

MP wants to see your children's drawings

An MP is awarding certificates to children who create colourful messages of support for NHS workers on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak.

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