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Boss celebrates 350th match

Boss celebrates 350th match

Dan Scorer takes charge of his 350th match as Kennington manager today.

Paul O’Grady left behind £8m TV fortune

Paul O’Grady left behind £8m TV fortune

Beloved star Paul O’Grady left behind £8m thanks to his glittering career, according to new documents.

New MP joins fight to bring back Eurostar as petition nears 60,000 signatures

New MP joins fight to bring back Eurostar as petition nears 60,000 signatures

A new MP has backed calls for Eurostar to return to the county and says rival operators should consider stepping into the void left behind.

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Nurse who took naps during shifts and ignored patient alarms avoids being struck off

Nurse who took naps during shifts and ignored patient alarms avoids being struck off

A nurse caught napping during shifts and found to have ignored patient alarms has been allowed to continue working in the profession.

Police release CCTV image after assault

Police release CCTV image after assault

Police investigating an assault have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to.

Council buys more temporary accommodation as homeless camp set up outside offices

Council buys more temporary accommodation as homeless camp set up outside offices

A council has bought a block of flats in a bid to boost its temporary accommodation stock - as a homeless person camps outside its offices.

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We’ve got to be on it – Keds

We’ve got to be on it – Keds

Ashford are facing a big test in Danny Kedwell’s first league game as manager.

Man arrested after fight breaks out at parade of shops

Man arrested after fight breaks out at parade of shops

A man was taken to hospital and another arrested following an altercation at a parade of shops.

Shock as car 'ends up on two wheels' in hit-and-run

Shock as car 'ends up on two wheels' in hit-and-run

A driver was left shocked after his vehicle ended up on two wheels in a suspected hit-and-run, with police now appealing for information.

Air ambulance called after child fell from window

Air ambulance called after child fell from window

The emergency services were called after reports a child fell from a first-floor window.

Heathcote storms to Brands Mini win after year out

Heathcote storms to Brands Mini win after year out

Mini racer Nathan Heathcote narrowly missed out on a stunning double win at Brands Hatch more than a year after he last drove the car.

‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

Fearful residents say ongoing flooding in their neighbourhood could worsen if proposals for a new wetland are given the nod.

Work starts on former diner being turned into restaurant as nightclub bid scrapped

Work starts on former diner being turned into restaurant as nightclub bid scrapped

Contractors have started turning a long-empty building into a restaurant and event space after plans to open a nightclub were scrapped.

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Main road reopens following multi-vehicle crash

Main road reopens following multi-vehicle crash

Police were called to a crash thought to involve multiple vehicles.

‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home

‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home

Paul O'Grady's widower has gained permission to turn a security office at the late TV star's home into a holiday let amid opposition.

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Comedian praises ‘gorgeous’ Kent pub as he tucks into £20 ploughman’s

Comedian praises ‘gorgeous’ Kent pub as he tucks into £20 ploughman’s

TV star Jason Manford stopped at a village pub at the weekend, where he was impressed by the ploughman’s, but said the price was a “a bit steep”.

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Dad who crashed car after birthday drinks told police: ‘I’m a complete idiot’

Dad who crashed car after birthday drinks told police: ‘I’m a complete idiot’

A dad-of-two out celebrating his birthday crashed his vehicle into a friend’s parked car as he drove home from the pub after downing too much booze.

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‘He was full of love, loyalty and pure silliness’

‘He was full of love, loyalty and pure silliness’

The devastated parents of a boy suspected to have inhaled deodorant before his tragic death have paid tribute to their “happy” and “cheeky” son.

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FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round round-up

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round round-up

Danny Kedwell enjoyed a winning start in his first game as Ashford manager on Saturday.

Flat shutdown amid drugs and crime claims

Flat shutdown amid drugs and crime claims

Mounting concerns over crime and drugs triggered police to shut down a flat.

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