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Priest had to change in car park because of new crematorium funeral rules

Priest had to change in car park because of new crematorium funeral rules

Clergy no longer use crematorium changing rooms because of new coronavirus rules. Plus: grave count-up ordered and how to beat church closures.

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Tough times ahead, says council leader

Tough times ahead, says council leader

A note to councillors has warned a local authority is expecting to take a "financial hit of serious proportions" amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Rainbows are springing up all over Kent

Rainbows are springing up all over Kent

More rainbows have been appearing all over Kent to show support to health and care staff and essential workers. Do we have yours in our album?

Virus risk to refuse workers

Virus risk to refuse workers

The firm behind rubbish collections in part of Kent has admitted it can sometimes be difficult for staff to follow guidance of social distancing.

Warning issued to small businesses

Warning issued to small businesses

An advice line has been set up to help businesses suffering as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Parking restrictions relaxed by council

Parking restrictions relaxed by council

Measures have been announced aimed at relaxing parking restrictions to help those self-isolating, working at home and NHS staff.

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Volunteers sought to help with deliveries of food and medicines

Volunteers sought to help with deliveries of food and medicines

Swale council is asking for volunteers to help support vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic.

New strategy to promote aviation and defence heritage

New strategy to promote aviation and defence heritage

Heritage bosses have agreed to adopt a plan which sets out how the heritage and history in part of Kent will be preserved for future generations.

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Holiday resorts and high streets end up looking like ghost towns

Holiday resorts and high streets end up looking like ghost towns

As the coronavirus lockdown bites, seaside towns which had been preparing for the Easter holiday are deserted with locked shops and shuttered arcades.

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Teenager's kindness towards Tesco worker

Teenager's kindness towards Tesco worker

A proud grandad has paid tribute to his granddaughter after she supported a cashier being verbally abused by a customer.

Holiday park stand-off resolved - for now

Holiday park stand-off resolved - for now

Protesters who staged a 'sit-in' at a Kent holiday park against Boris Johnson's coronavirus lockdown have left. But they say they'll be back.

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Time running out for care home comments

Time running out for care home comments

This is your last chance to have your say on Blackburn Lodge as a consultation on its future is due to come to an end.

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Celebrating 60th anniversary, despite virus

Celebrating 60th anniversary, despite virus

A couple have thanked a vicar who managed to hold a ceremony last week to help them celebrate 60 years of marriage.

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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Artist launches fun pictures for home-schooled children

Artist launches fun pictures for home-schooled children

An artist is posting sketches on social media for frazzled mums and dads to get their children to colour in during the coronavirus lockdown.

'Stay cheerful and bright'

'Stay cheerful and bright'

A cascade of rainbow colour is flooding out of homes across Kent as crafty kids create posters for youngsters to spot on walks.

Couple stranded in Australia can't get back to Britain

Couple stranded in Australia can't get back to Britain

As Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Brits abroad to get back home one couple Down Under say their flights have been cancelled.

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'It's nice to see people can think of others in this scary time'

'It's nice to see people can think of others in this scary time'

Children sick in hospital will have plenty of treats this Easter, thanks to the efforts of a nine-year-old girl and her neighbours.

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Parking restrictions lifted by council

Parking restrictions lifted by council

Parking restrictions will be lifted to help those having to self-isolate or work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Play areas to close amid virus

Play areas to close amid virus

Council chiefs have announced they will be closing children's play areas amid fears of the further spread of coronavirus.

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