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Just what is it like to have 'mild symptoms' of Covid-19?

Just what is it like to have 'mild symptoms' of Covid-19?

We all know how serious Covid-19 can be - but just what does it feel like to have so-called 'mild symptoms'? Our reporter found out first hand...

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Warning after faulty dehumidifier sparks blaze

Warning after faulty dehumidifier sparks blaze

Firefighters are urging people to turn off their electrical items before going to bed after a blaze started in a kitchen overnight.

Criticism of CO2 levels at Thames crossing

Criticism of CO2 levels at Thames crossing

Campaigners have raised concerns over CO2 levels at a new multi-billion pound Thames crossing.

Boy, 8, tried to save dying mum's life

Boy, 8, tried to save dying mum's life

A brave eight-year-old boy fought to save his mother’s life as she convulsed in a bathtub after accidentally overdosing on painkillers.

Did Animal Farm author get inspiration from Kent stay?

Did Animal Farm author get inspiration from Kent stay?

Could the author of Animal Farm have gained inspiration for his famous allegorical novel from a stay in Kent?

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The young boy who became Kent's answer to Captain Tom

The young boy who became Kent's answer to Captain Tom

While 2020 has been a year most of us would rather forget, for one little boy who became a symbol of hope, it will be a year he will always remember.

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Kent hospital to begin Covid-19 vaccinations

Kent hospital to begin Covid-19 vaccinations

A Kent hospital will be among the first in the UK to provide Covid-19 vaccines - as the NHS launches its biggest-ever vaccination programme this week.

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Photos show extent of flooding as roads remain shut

Photos show extent of flooding as roads remain shut

Photos show the extent of flooding in part of Kent today - where river levels remain high and some roads are shut following heavy rain.

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Arrests for man and woman suspected of managing brothel

Arrests for man and woman suspected of managing brothel

Police have taken two people into custody on suspicion of exploiting prostitution for gain and managing a brothel.

Cannabis farm uncovered after house fire

Cannabis farm uncovered after house fire

An investigation has been launched after a cannabis farm was uncovered following a fire at a house.

Woman pushed against wall during robbery

Woman pushed against wall during robbery

A woman was pushed against a wall and threatened into handing over her jewellery during a robbery.

Pothole shuts lane on A2

Pothole shuts lane on A2

A pothole caused traffic problems on the A2.

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Man in court charged with 1987 murders

Man in court charged with 1987 murders

A man accused of murdering two women more than 30 years ago has appeared in court.

PM faces down rebellion

PM faces down rebellion

This week in the world of local politics, vaccine hopes deliver some good news for an under-siege Prime Minister as Kent MPs join a revolt.

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Ancient Kent chapel holds secret to gruesome tale

Ancient Kent chapel holds secret to gruesome tale

A secluded chapel deemed one of Kent's best-kept secrets is at the centre of a tale which saw a woman meet her death in the most horrific way.

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'It feels like there's a train in my garden'

'It feels like there's a train in my garden'

A woman whose house backs onto a railway track says she has lost all her privacy after trees blocking the view of the tracks were chopped down.

‘I was homeless, now I’m lending hand to help rough sleepers’

‘I was homeless, now I’m lending hand to help rough sleepers’

Richard O'Neill was just 17 when he started living on the streets, now he volunteers at a homeless centre and has shared his inspiring story.

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Kent Covid rate hits highest level as deaths rise 10-fold

Kent Covid rate hits highest level as deaths rise 10-fold

Kent's infection rate has hit its highest level despite the national lockdown, denting hopes of the country dropping into Tier 2 before Christmas.

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Rural life blighted in the shadow of Amazon

Rural life blighted in the shadow of Amazon

Villagers say they are sick of Amazon drivers' unwanted gifts and that the company's warehouse is a blight on their community.

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Man charged with 1987 murders

Man charged with 1987 murders

Cold case detectives have charged a man with murdering two women more than 30 years ago.

Police seize eScooter after child's dangerous riding

Police seize eScooter after child's dangerous riding

A young boy has been given a warning by police after he was caught riding an electric scooter dangerously on two occasions.

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Couple's joy as they win £1k kmfm Christmas draw

Couple's joy as they win £1k kmfm Christmas draw

Kent's biggest radio station has given another listener a £1,000 cash boost in the run up to Christmas.

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Four cats dumped in box in park

Four cats dumped in box in park

The RSPCA is appealing for information after four young cats were found abandoned in a dog crate in a park.

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Is the Covid-19 vaccine safe?

Is the Covid-19 vaccine safe?

From long term side effects to the microchip theory, we ask a university virologist whether the public's mistrust of the vaccine is based in fact.

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Military set up testing site on university campus

Military set up testing site on university campus

A second mass testing site for people showing no symptoms of Covid-19 is being set up on a university campus.

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Expensive bows and arrows taken in burglary

Expensive bows and arrows taken in burglary

An investigation has been launched after specialised archery equipment was taken in a burglary.

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Suspected paedophile among those in Europe-bound lorry

Suspected paedophile among those in Europe-bound lorry

A man suspected of child sex offences was among those found inside a lorry heading out of the UK.

Trees to be cut down amid park safety fears

Trees to be cut down amid park safety fears

Three lime trees at a busy park will be chopped down amid fears they could topple over close to visitors.

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'Chemical' incident at Amazon depot

'Chemical' incident at Amazon depot

Several workers have been treated for facial injuries after an incident at an Amazon warehouse.

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'I feel cheated, robbed of my son every single day'

'I feel cheated, robbed of my son every single day'

A family have spoken of their devastation after their son was killed in a crash, as the man who ploughed into him is jailed.

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