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Young racer making a big impression

Young racer making a big impression

Kristian Stefanov hits speeds of up to 70mph in his go-kart - and he’s only 11.

Truck driver fined thousands for obstructing fly-tipping probe

Truck driver fined thousands for obstructing fly-tipping probe

A man has been slapped with a fine of more than £20,000 for failing to engage with a large-scale fly-tipping investigation.

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Tributes to a pillar of the Muslim community

Tributes to a pillar of the Muslim community

Around 1,000 people attended the funeral of a man who set up the Kent Muslim Welfare Association and pioneered the Mosques Association of Kent.

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In pictures: A primary school's 50 years of existence

In pictures: A primary school's 50 years of existence

As a primary school marks its 50th anniversary, we recall how a leaky roof delayed its opening and take a look at what's changed over the years.

'They want to criminalise the Traveller way of life'

'They want to criminalise the Traveller way of life'

An Irish Traveller is set to join a protest at Glastonbury Festival over a controversial new law targetting illicit traveller camps countrywide.

Three arrests as man fights for life after pub car park attack

Three arrests as man fights for life after pub car park attack

Police have made three arrests after a man was left in a critical condition with a serious head injury.

Teen's legacy to fund 400 counselling sessions

Teen's legacy to fund 400 counselling sessions

Thousands of pounds have been raised to fund counselling sessions for troubled teens struggling with their mental health in memory of a schoolboy.

Shop staff 'robbed at knifepoint'

Shop staff 'robbed at knifepoint'

Officers are investigating a robbery at an off-licence where a man allegedly threatened staff with a knife.

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Tributes after biker dies in crash near M2

Tributes after biker dies in crash near M2

Flowers and tributes have been left for a biker who died in a crash.

Ebbsfleet post £1.3million loss during Covid-hit season

Ebbsfleet post £1.3million loss during Covid-hit season

Ebbsfleet United chief executive Damian Irvine is pleased the club’s financial figures are heading in the right direction.

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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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