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10 places in Kent with no Covid-19 deaths

10 places in Kent with no Covid-19 deaths

The Office for National Statistics has revealed which places in the county currently have no reported coronavirus deaths.

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The most brilliant and bizarre lockdown baking in Kent

The most brilliant and bizarre lockdown baking in Kent

From a cake made with kidney beans to a tribute to the Tiger King, we look at some of the weird and wonderful lockdown baking across the county.

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Christmas ice rink cancelled

Christmas ice rink cancelled

Plans for an annual ice rink have been scrapped by the council as uncertainty over when the coronavirus pandemic will end continues.

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Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

Amazon warehouse worker tests positive for Covid-19

Amazon has said it is "supporting" a member of staff from one of its Kent warehouses who has contracted Covid-19.

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Financial woes for tourist attractions

Financial woes for tourist attractions

Lockdown is taking a toll on National Trust sites in Kent, as the charity's boss revealed £200m is expected to be lost this year.

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Can tradespeople work in your home?

Can tradespeople work in your home?

Here's everything you need to know about whether or not tradespeople can work in your house during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Lockdown rule breakers leave damage behind

Lockdown rule breakers leave damage behind

A table and benches have been left charred after someone had a barbecue on them despite lockdown restrictions.

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How surgeries are ensuring child vaccinations take place safely

How surgeries are ensuring child vaccinations take place safely

Doctors surgeries are ensuring children's vaccinations are safe to continue during the coronavirus lockdown as parents urged to attend appointments.

Stranded pensioner's plea to get home from India

Stranded pensioner's plea to get home from India

A pensioner says his pleas for help to get home from India are being ignored despite the government's pledge to repatriate vulnerable travellers.

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Riders join cortège for motorcycle mad grandad

Riders join cortège for motorcycle mad grandad

Members of a motorcycle club paid a fond farewell to one of their members at his funeral after he died from coronavirus.

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Fears over £130m coronavirus bill

Fears over £130m coronavirus bill

Councillors' warning that the county council cannot take another financial hit as the bill for dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak soars.

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Kent scientists find treatment for coronavirus

Kent scientists find treatment for coronavirus

Scientists working in the same labs where Viagra was discovered say they have found a molecule which can treat coronavirus.

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Where in Kent have people with coronavirus died?

Where in Kent have people with coronavirus died?

A map showing where victims of coronavirus lived has revealed where the virus is at it's worst in the county.

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'This increase is only the beginning'

'This increase is only the beginning'

Food banks across the county react to the 'dreadful' surge in demand since lockdown began.

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NHS warning over low quality PPE scams

NHS warning over low quality PPE scams

NHS bosses have warned well-meaning donors of scams selling low quality personal protection equipment and the best way to help the health service.

How entrepreneur's 'Yellow Pages' website idea could save High Street

How entrepreneur's 'Yellow Pages' website idea could save High Street

An entrepreneur's innovative idea to set up a Yellow Pages equivalent for high street shops is hoped to help them overcome the coronavirus pandemic.

Police chief warns public to stick to lockdown measures

Police chief warns public to stick to lockdown measures

A police boss has reminded people why it is important to stick to lockdown measures, as PM announces an end to the coronavirus peak.

Bulky waste collections to resume

Bulky waste collections to resume

Bulky waste collections from people's homes will resume as tips remain closed.

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