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Annual run another casualty of virus

Annual run another casualty of virus

A popular annual run due to have been held for a 10th time has been cancelled due to coronavirus.

Mourners limit at crematoriums

Mourners limit at crematoriums

Restrictions have been introduced at crematoriums to protect their staff and visitors from the threat of the coronavirus.

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Bins not emptied as virus hits staff numbers

Bins not emptied as virus hits staff numbers

A council says waste collections have been delayed due to reduced numbers of staff.

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Shopper spotted wearing Stormtrooper mask in Asda

Shopper spotted wearing Stormtrooper mask in Asda

A video of a shopper wearing a Stormtrooper helmet in Asda during the coronavirus outbreak has gone viral.

Huge queues for early supermarket openings

Huge queues for early supermarket openings

Hundreds of people aged 70 or over have been queuing outside supermarkets this morning - with one man getting the last pack of loo roll at 7.10am.

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Shop boss has hand gel to give away

Shop boss has hand gel to give away

An entrepreneur has sourced fresh supplies of hand sanitiser to give away to his customers from Friday.

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School closes to help vulnerable staff during outbreak

School closes to help vulnerable staff during outbreak

A school has closed today in a bid to cope with the effects of vulnerable staff being told to work from home.

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Kings start delayed

Kings start delayed

The new speedway season has been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Blackburn looks to long term

Blackburn looks to long term

Darren Blackburn would love to stay on at Sittingbourne next season.

Burglar jailed after being caught red-handed

Burglar jailed after being caught red-handed

A burglar who was caught in the act has been sent down for more than two-and-a-half years.

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Care homes advise restricting visits

Care homes advise restricting visits

A care home company is asking people to keep visits to a minimum to help protect residents.

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My place is in the pro game

My place is in the pro game

Chris Lynch believes his Sittingbourne experience shows he’s better-suited to professional football.

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School reassures parents as teacher self-isolates

School reassures parents as teacher self-isolates

A school has thanked parents for their understanding after a teacher began a period of self-isolation following a change in government guidance.

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This is why Kent dementia unit must stay

This is why Kent dementia unit must stay

The harrowing tale of the last person out of a much-needed dementia unit shows exactly why Kent desperately needs the doomed facility.

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Lynch quits Brickies

Lynch quits Brickies

Sittingbourne manager Chris Lynch has resigned after nine straight defeats.

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Delays for M2 drivers after crash

Delays for M2 drivers after crash

Drivers are facing further delays on the roads after a two-car crash closed a lane on a motorway.

Time to step up

Time to step up

Chris Lynch has told Sittingbourne players to stand up and be counted.

Travelodge opens its 16th branch in county

Travelodge opens its 16th branch in county

A budget hotel chain has opened a new town centre branch as part of a multi-million pound regeneration project.

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Trainspotters rescued from station lift

Trainspotters rescued from station lift

A fire crew had to be called in to help two trainspotters who managed to get trapped in a train station lift.

School gears up for expansion

School gears up for expansion

A school is expecting to publish plans for a new extension as it prepares to take on more pupils.

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