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Mekki steps back up a level

Mekki steps back up a level

Adam Mekki has found a new home in the National League after leaving Ebbsfleet.

'We didn’t just come to the UK, we were invited to come'

'We didn’t just come to the UK, we were invited to come'

An organisation has come together to offer lunch and activities for people in the community wanting to connect with others who share their history.

Man found with serious head injury in car park

Man found with serious head injury in car park

A man was flown to hospital after police were called to a car park where he was found with a head injury.

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'Armed' betting shop raider caught by ticket inspector

'Armed' betting shop raider caught by ticket inspector

A bungling robber was caught after giving his name to a ticket inspector as he took a train to rob a bookies, 'armed' with a pretend shotgun.

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Scheme to convert old cinema slammed by planners

Scheme to convert old cinema slammed by planners

A proposed block of flats on an old cinema site would "completely overwhelm" a town centre and should be refused, say planners.

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Road closure extended after fire

Road closure extended after fire

A main route through a busy town centre will remain shut after a major fire.

Michael Portillo spotted filming at town pier

Michael Portillo spotted filming at town pier

The former Conservative cabinet member turned TV presenter has been spotted with a film crew in the county.

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Kent MP accuses BBC of making PM 'look like Hannibal Lecter'

Kent MP accuses BBC of making PM 'look like Hannibal Lecter'

One of the county's Tory MPs has defended Boris Johnson and attacked the media for damaging the Prime Minister's reputation.

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'I got to call Simon Cowell a pantomime baddie'

'I got to call Simon Cowell a pantomime baddie'

A pantomime dame who featured in Britain's Got Talent has revealed all about her experience on this year's show including what judges said backstage.

New council homes unveiled

New council homes unveiled

A new development of homes is now ready for people to move in.

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Boy with special needs fears leaving house after being without school place for a year

Boy with special needs fears leaving house after being without school place for a year

A mum says her 10-year-old special needs son is suffering after being out of mainstream education since June 2021.

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Panto dame voted off Britain's Got Talent

Panto dame voted off Britain's Got Talent

An act which features a pantomime dame from Kent has been voted off this year's Britain's Got Talent after being "buzzed" by music mogul Simon Cowell.

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Kutrieb was in demand

Kutrieb was in demand

Boss Dennis Kutrieb has revealed he had offers to leave Ebbsfleet - but he wanted to remain loyal to chief executive Damian Irvine.

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Student turned down again for breast reduction surgery

Student turned down again for breast reduction surgery

A student who suffers constant pain from her 32K breasts hopes to fund her own surgery after once again being turned down by the NHS.

It's not about the money

It's not about the money

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb says club won't splash the cash when it comes to new deals.

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The history behind fire-ravaged former pub

The history behind fire-ravaged former pub

A week on from a devastating fire, we take a look at the history of the former pub – a listed building – which burnt down.

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Life size mannequin of the Queen destroyed

Life size mannequin of the Queen destroyed

Villagers have been left devastated after a life size display of the Queen and her corgies has been destroyed less than a day after it was put up.

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Fly-tipping falls as council targets culprits

Fly-tipping falls as council targets culprits

Cases of fly-tipping have fallen, while action against culprits has doubled since the creation of a fly-tipping enforcement team.

Knifepoint robbery suspect appears in court

Knifepoint robbery suspect appears in court

A man suspected of robbing a shop after threatening staff and a customer with a knife has appeared in court.

Pharmacist speaks out after fire

Pharmacist speaks out after fire

Hard work means a chemist's is up and running again after it was damaged in a massive blaze.

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