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How community celebrates frontline workers

How community celebrates frontline workers

From singing in the street and playing bagpipes to leaving notes for bin men and lighting a tower blue: how one community salutes frontline workers.

Fly-tippers turn Garden of England into a dumping ground

Fly-tippers turn Garden of England into a dumping ground

Coronavirus has closed Kent's municipal dumps which has led to widespread fly-tipping across the county.

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Should we all now bow when we see a funeral procession?

Should we all now bow when we see a funeral procession?

As coronavirus limits the number of mourners at funerals, undertakers and celebrants say it is time to bring back bowing when a hearse drives by.

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Kent's beaches stay deserted over Easter break

Kent's beaches stay deserted over Easter break

Most followed government advice and stayed away from the coast over Easter. But some were spotted in holiday parks - to the fury of residents.

Boy shaves head for NHS ward

Boy shaves head for NHS ward

A 10-year-old boy has raised over £2,600 for a NHS hospital ward after braving the shave.

Ice cream vans: should they still be on the streets?

Ice cream vans: should they still be on the streets?

Ice cream vans have been seen working around Kent this Easter. But should they be allowed out? Here's your chance to vote.

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Campaign to reopen Kent's churches

Campaign to reopen Kent's churches

Clergy are asking the Archbishop of Canterbury to reopen churches so they can film their Easter services there.

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Pharmacist punched by irate customer

Pharmacist punched by irate customer

A healthcare worker has been left 'shaking' and questioning his job after being assaulted.

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Kent couple stranded in New Zealand

Kent couple stranded in New Zealand

A husband and wife on a trip to see their family in New Zealand are confined to one house now the country has ordered a full coronavirus lockdown.

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Kent holiday isle in lockdown

Kent holiday isle in lockdown

A council has ordered visitors to stay away from a top seaside resort for Easter because of the coronavirus epidemic.

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Views wanted on new policy

Views wanted on new policy

A council is looking for people to share their views on a new policy which could see traders have to get a security check.

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Rallying support for vital workers

Rallying support for vital workers

Key NHS and emergency service workers have been treated to free meals, cakes and help from businesses and groups.

Community focus for table tennis star

Community focus for table tennis star

It’s World Table Tennis Day but Kent Paralympian Ross Wilson has more important things on his mind.

Man found dead in truck

Man found dead in truck

Police and paramedics were called to a riverside road where a man was found dead inside a vehicle.

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Businessman's donation to Age UK

Businessman's donation to Age UK

The head of an insurance firm has donated hundreds to enable older people on Sheppey to keep updated with what is going on.

Woman released as assault investigation continues

Woman released as assault investigation continues

A woman has been released under investigation after she was arrested on suspicion of assault and assaulting four police officers.

Council leader's statement to residents

Council leader's statement to residents

The leader of a Kent council has written to residents thanking them for the way they have responded in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.

Medics' singing joy boosts spirits

Medics' singing joy boosts spirits

A video of two medics singing along to Journey's 1980 hit Don't Stop Believin' has proved popular with hundreds of thousands of views.

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The diary of a shop-worker during coronavirus madness

The diary of a shop-worker during coronavirus madness

What is it like dealing with angry and rude shoppers? A Tesco manager shares an eye-opening extract from her no-holds barred diary from the frontline.

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Council justifies staffing 'essential' services

Council justifies staffing 'essential' services

A council has been forced to justify staffing what it calls essential services after a number comments from the public.

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