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Social services move to Skype visits amid pandemic

Social services move to Skype visits amid pandemic

Social services visits to households with vulnerable children are being conducted over Skype, during the coronavirus outbreak.

Reporter's vow of silence after Twitter shoe storm

Reporter's vow of silence after Twitter shoe storm

A reporter has vowed never to discuss fashion again after finding himself at the centre of a social media storm.

Air ambulance scrambled to park

Air ambulance scrambled to park

An air ambulance has landed in a park, with other emergency services spotted nearby.

Safe havens offer mental health support

Safe havens offer mental health support

A network of safe havens and a helpline have been set up to help people who are living with mental health conditions.

Football club giving youngsters greater opportunity

Football club giving youngsters greater opportunity

Sheppey United are expanding their youth section in a hope of keeping their best local talent close to home.

Decision needed on building's revamp cash

Decision needed on building's revamp cash

A council using a historic building as its HQ has been told to make a decision by September on whether it wants cash to revamp it.

Heritage trail shows off historical events

Heritage trail shows off historical events

A scheme, which has seen nearly 100 plaques placed across part of the Kent coastline, has been extended to show off historical events.

Medics in station move amid refurbishment

Medics in station move amid refurbishment

Paramedics are sharing a base with firefighters as a renovation of an ambulance station gets underway.

Age UK centre appeals for help

Age UK centre appeals for help

Staff and volunteers at an organisation set up to help older people is pleading for help amid the coronavirus crisis.

Engineers set to work on burst main

Engineers set to work on burst main

Water engineers have been working to stop a burst water main after it was spotted gushing in the road.

Prison staff recognised by Princess Royal

Prison staff recognised by Princess Royal

A member of the royal family has recognised the work of two prison staff members in Kent.

Councillors to discuss climate plan

Councillors to discuss climate plan

A report on how a council will tackle the climate emergency will be discussed at a meeting this evening.

Ten-hour search for missing girl

Ten-hour search for missing girl

Police have revealed they spent more than 10 hours looking for a missing teenage girl.

Toilet plans to be considered

Toilet plans to be considered

Plans for a new toilet block near a beach are set to be considered at a council meeting.

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Did fitness trainer Ryan Thompson hit his £1.4m target for the NHS?

Did fitness trainer Ryan Thompson hit his £1.4m target for the NHS?

A dad-of-two spent the weekend on a 24-hour sponsored workout to raise £1.4m for NHS staff - that's £1 for every worker. But how did he do?

The fascinating story of the Kingsferry Bridge

The fascinating story of the Kingsferry Bridge

One of Kent's most recognisable bridges is more than 60 years old. We look back at how it was made and go inside to see how it works.

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Garden rubbish fire spread to homes

Garden rubbish fire spread to homes

Firefighters were called to put out a garden rubbish blaze after flames started lapping on neighbouring properties.

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'Still long way from winning battle'

'Still long way from winning battle'

The leader of a Kent council has told residents in a special statement that 'we are still some way' from winning the battle with coronavirus.

Fitness instructor hopes to raise £1.4 million for the NHS

Fitness instructor hopes to raise £1.4 million for the NHS

Ryan Thompson starts a 24-hour marathon fitness workout on Saturday in a bid to raise £1.4m - £1 for every NHS worker.

How is coronavirus impacting democracy?

How is coronavirus impacting democracy?

Rules enforcing a lockdown have seen people staying at home but how do the measures impact upon our democracy?

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