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Bloomin' brilliant surprise for OAPs

Bloomin' brilliant surprise for OAPs

A bountiful crop of flowers donated by Homebase brightened everyone's day at a care home.

A month of two halves

A month of two halves

A weather enthusiast has said March was a month of two halves in one part of the county.

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Shopkeeper dies of suspected coronavirus

Shopkeeper dies of suspected coronavirus

A man who worked at a food grocery shop has died of suspected coronavirus, sparking heartfelt tributes from his family.

Road close for up to a month

Road close for up to a month

A road has been closed today for up to a month as engineers set to work upgrading gas pipes.

Knitting and crocheting during lockdown

Knitting and crocheting during lockdown

A firm has released patterns and encouraged people to come together to knit and crochet while they are stuck at home.

'Outrage' over road improvement cash

'Outrage' over road improvement cash

County councillors have been accused of not listening to borough council members after 'ignoring' opposition to government roads funding.

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One girl's mission to spread happiness

One girl's mission to spread happiness

A girl, with a helping hand from her mum, is the star of a campaign aimed at getting youngsters smiling and connected amid coronavirus uncertainty.

Hotel's appeal to feed NHS staff

Hotel's appeal to feed NHS staff

People running a hotel housing NHS workers during the coronavirus pandemic are asking for donations or discounted meals.

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Coronavirus: Rubbish collection delays

Coronavirus: Rubbish collection delays

A council says bin collection services are delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Head teacher's rallying call to pupils

Head teacher's rallying call to pupils

With the help of the internet, youngsters have received a message from their head teacher encouraging them to make the most of their home learning.

Firefighters help deliver meals to those in need

Firefighters help deliver meals to those in need

About 200 Kent Fire and Rescue Service staff are delivering hot meals to those most in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

Crews called to rubbish fires

Crews called to rubbish fires

Emergency crews have been called to two separate rubbish fires.

Speedway extend league shutdown

Speedway extend league shutdown

British Speedway have delayed the start of the season once more due to coronavirus.

Park events cancelled amid virus

Park events cancelled amid virus

Members of a park committee have announced they have cancelled or postponed all events that were due to be held there.

Community centre closes doors

Community centre closes doors

Trustees of a community centre have announced the venue has shut until further notice.

Drug supply fears during lockdown

Drug supply fears during lockdown

A mum who fought to get life-changing medication on the NHS is concerned about its supply during the coronavirus pandemic.

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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.

'Please do support us in any way,' says children's charity

'Please do support us in any way,' says children's charity

A children's charity says it's re-looking at how it manages its income after many of its fundraising events were postponed or cancelled.

Dance teacher offering free online classes for all ages

Dance teacher offering free online classes for all ages

The owner of a dance academy in Kent is offering free online classes every day during the coronavirus crisis.

Car parts factory to shut

Car parts factory to shut

International car parts firm Grupo Antolin has confirmed it is to close a Kent factory with the loss of up to 270 jobs.

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