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New mum's message over Covid-19 fears

New mum's message over Covid-19 fears

A new mother has thanked maternity staff and reassured expectant parents worried about giving birth in hospitals dealing with coronavirus patients.

'We are part of the NHS, we are not separate'

'We are part of the NHS, we are not separate'

A doctor recovering from coronavirus says the immigrants working in the NHS deserve more recognition for their part in fighting Covid-19.

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Calls for justice after fatal ambulance crash

Calls for justice after fatal ambulance crash

The family of a man who died after being seriously injured in an ambulance crash remains divided over whether the driver should be retried.

From coal to nuclear: Kent's historical power stations

From coal to nuclear: Kent's historical power stations

The county has a rich history of generating energy, but how much do you know about its power plants?

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Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

We take a look back at the history of some of Kent's former cinemas and see what they have become.

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Take a virtual tour of Kent's finest gardens

Take a virtual tour of Kent's finest gardens

From the Riverhill Himalayan Gardens to Godinton House, take a look at some of the virtual tours you can take at gardens across Kent.

Covid-19 'hot site' opens with 150-patient capacity

Covid-19 'hot site' opens with 150-patient capacity

A new coronavirus 'hot site' aimed at treating and assessing patients exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms has opened its doors.

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Police escort London family off beach

Police escort London family off beach

A family were sent back to London after police spotted them on a beach, breaking the coronavirus lockdown rules.

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'Stay away from beauty spots this Easter'

'Stay away from beauty spots this Easter'

Councils and police are urging visitors to stay home over the Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are expected to soar amid the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Appeal launched to find owners of stolen jewellery

Appeal launched to find owners of stolen jewellery

Police are looking to find the owners of a number of jewellery items believed to have been stolen.

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Archbishop to broadcast Easter service filmed in kitchen

Archbishop to broadcast Easter service filmed in kitchen

As church services are suspended due to Covid-19, the Archbishop of Canterbury has recorded a poignant online service to be streamed on Easter Sunday.

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Charity's stolen minibus found in ruins

Charity's stolen minibus found in ruins

A stolen minibus, used to transport people with dementia, has been found as a burnt out shell.

Friends reunited after more than 50 years

Friends reunited after more than 50 years

A Spanish man recovering from coronavirus has spoken with a former Kent woman after his daughter appealed for the public's help.

Rapper 'was struggling with isolation' before fatal fall

Rapper 'was struggling with isolation' before fatal fall

The brother of a man who died after falling from a third-storey window said he had been struggling with depression and isolation.

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Heartless thieves target NHS frontline workers

Heartless thieves target NHS frontline workers

NHS staff fighting Covid-19 at a hospital left work to find catalytic converters had been stolen from their vehicles.

Changes to cancer services in Kent

Changes to cancer services in Kent

Three hospitals in the county have been dedicated urgent cancer treatment centres during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Movie Quiz: 15 picture posers

Movie Quiz: 15 picture posers

Know your Critters from your Gremlins? Then take our fab film quiz...

GPs and pharmacies to open over bank holiday

GPs and pharmacies to open over bank holiday

NHS services will operate as normal across the Easter weekend for those needing to see a doctor or pick up prescriptions amid the Covid-19 crisis.

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Services cancelled after freight train derails

Services cancelled after freight train derails

Key workers trying to get to work this weekend may face travel disruption after a freight train derailed.

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Can you become a pensioner's pen pal?

Can you become a pensioner's pen pal?

School-aged pen pals are being sought to write to residents at a retirement complex who can no longer have visits from their family and friends.

Farmer's warning after sheep mauled by sausage dog

Farmer's warning after sheep mauled by sausage dog

A farmer fears more of his livestock could be disrupted this weekend after two of his sheep were mauled.

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Grandfather dies after 10-day battle with coronavirus

Grandfather dies after 10-day battle with coronavirus

The family of a grandfather who died after contracting Covid-19 are raising money for the 'amazing' NHS staff that cared for him.

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'My kids said I'm better off here'

'My kids said I'm better off here'

A man from Medway is stuck on the other side of the world as flights remain cancelled as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on.

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Armed police storm street after weapon spotted

Armed police storm street after weapon spotted

The police helicopter and armed officers were scrambled to a residential street after a weapon was spotted.

The self-isolation help directory

The self-isolation help directory

A handy guide of organisations which can help with shopping and other essentials if you can't leave the house during the pandemic.

Rape suspect arrested

Rape suspect arrested

Detectives investigating the rape of a woman have arrested a suspect.

Driver's drug arrest after police car smash

Driver's drug arrest after police car smash

Cannabis was found in a car which had crashed into a police vehicle following a chase.

Paul O'Grady speaks of having Covid-19

Paul O'Grady speaks of having Covid-19

Popular TV host Paul O'Grady has spoken of making a home remedy after coming down with suspected coronavirus.

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Cat sanctuary forced to deny link to Tiger King documentary

Cat sanctuary forced to deny link to Tiger King documentary

A Kent wildlife park has had to deny any affiliation with a controversial big cat rescue centre which features in Netflix's Tiger King documentary.

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NHS worker's contaminated boots stolen from outside house

NHS worker's contaminated boots stolen from outside house

A thief has stolen two pairs of shoes from outside the house of an NHS worker helping patients on a Covid-19 ward.

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