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Courts thrown into disarray as pandemic intensifies

Courts thrown into disarray as pandemic intensifies

The virus scare has thrown courts into disarray with one locking its doors moments before cases were to be heard.

Bluewater to close with only 'essential shops' remaining open

Bluewater to close with only 'essential shops' remaining open

The county's biggest shopping centre has taken the decision to "largely close", with only essential shops remaining open.

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MP seeks assurances over emergency powers

MP seeks assurances over emergency powers

A Kent MP has urged the government to ensure emergency legislation to tackle the coronavirus pandemic is not used for other purposes.

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Police say lockdown 'tough to enforce'

Police say lockdown 'tough to enforce'

A top official says officers will be "very reliant" on people taking the government's advice to stay indoors.

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Temporary hospital announced to combat virus

Temporary hospital announced to combat virus

The health secretary has announced plans for a temporary hospital to treat coronavirus patients.

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Neighbours win £1k on Postcode Lottery

Neighbours win £1k on Postcode Lottery

A group of eight lucky neighbours have struck gold after winning cash prizes thanks to their postcode.

Parking wardens taken off the streets to answer helpline

Parking wardens taken off the streets to answer helpline

A council is re-training its parking wardens to support vulnerable residents - and it follows a ticketing row

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Spoons boss tells workers: 'Get a job at Tesco'

Spoons boss tells workers: 'Get a job at Tesco'

Staff at 23 Wetherspoons across Kent have been told they can take jobs with supermarkets - after the pubs were forced to close.

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Police hunt teen who punched man in face

Police hunt teen who punched man in face

A probe has been launched by police after a man suffered facial injuries after he was punched by a teenager.

School backs down over threat to throw away PE kits

School backs down over threat to throw away PE kits

A head teacher who threatened to throw away pupil's PE kits if not collected, has now backed down after parents said the decision was disgraceful.

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Government working to rescue stranded holidaymakers

Government working to rescue stranded holidaymakers

The Home Secretary has spoken of 'hundreds of thousands' of British nationals stuck overseas.

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Stand-off as caravan owners refuse to quit holiday park

Stand-off as caravan owners refuse to quit holiday park

Caravan owners are refusing to leave a holiday park which is due to close as part of Boris Johnson's lockdown rules.

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Every supermarket and when they're open for NHS and elderly

Every supermarket and when they're open for NHS and elderly

Find out when each supermarket across Kent is open and how each is restricting the number of products you can buy.

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Engage brain! Here's Tuesday's Big Kent Quiz

Engage brain! Here's Tuesday's Big Kent Quiz

It's Day 2 of our Big Kent Quiz and today's topic is Entertainment. Test your celeb knowledge here:

Strike threat over bin collections

Strike threat over bin collections

Rubbish collectors and street cleaners have threatened an all-out strike over coronavirus issues.

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Teen left with pellet in arm after shooting

Teen left with pellet in arm after shooting

A victim of a shooting still has a pellet stuck in his arm as the NHS has no time to remove it due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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These are the shops that can stay open during lockdown

These are the shops that can stay open during lockdown

The Government has clarified which businesses can stay open during the UK-wide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus.

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'Don't drive to country parks'

'Don't drive to country parks'

Country parks across the county will remain open but you won't be able to park nearby.

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Kent recycling centres closed

Kent recycling centres closed

Recycling centres in Kent have been shut until further notice following the government's latest announcement on tackling the coronavirus outbreak.

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Air ambulance lands top CQC rating

Air ambulance lands top CQC rating

Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) has become the first emergency helicopter service to be rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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Families not taking up free childcare

Families not taking up free childcare

Hundreds of families in deprived areas eligible to take up free childcare support are not signing up as a report highlights concerns with the system.

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LIVE: Plans to rescue holidaymakers

LIVE: Plans to rescue holidaymakers

Senior politicians have been quizzed in parliament on what will happen to Brits stuck abroad and on clarity around the lockdown rules.

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Longest serving paramedic retires after 41 years

Longest serving paramedic retires after 41 years

A paramedic has been commended for her dedication and recognised as the longest serving member of the ambulance service.

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Man growing weed in Spanish villa poisoned by generator

Man growing weed in Spanish villa poisoned by generator

A Kent man growing weed at his Spanish villa was poisoned by fumes from a generator, an inquest heard.

Rise in 'dirty needles' being dumped

Rise in 'dirty needles' being dumped

A team dedicated to keeping a town clean and safe have reported a rise in the number of used needles found dumped in the streets.

Sport put in hibernation

Sport put in hibernation

A round-up of how the major sports have been put on hold since the Coronavirus outbreak.

'Heavy heart' as Howletts and Port Lympne shut

'Heavy heart' as Howletts and Port Lympne shut

Two popular wildlife parks in Kent have become the latest to close because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Stranded mum unable to get home

Stranded mum unable to get home

A mum-of two is stranded with her friend in the Philippines after their flight was cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Country on lockdown

Country on lockdown

The Prime Minister has put the country in lockdown and if people are caught out without a good reason, they could face a fine.

'Catastrophic playground' warning

'Catastrophic playground' warning

Rail bosses have issued an urgent appeal to parents after school closures saw a spike in trespassing.

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