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Celebrations fit for a Queen

Celebrations fit for a Queen

A hospice charity is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the Jubilee and calling on people to turn their own parties into fundraising events.

Dad donor saved three-year-old daughter

Dad donor saved three-year-old daughter

The dad of a three-year-old girl who had a matter of hours to live after contracting hepatitis, gave part of his liver to her to save her life.

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Mind games for Kutrieb

Mind games for Kutrieb

Saturday's National League South play-off final will be a test of Ebbsfleet's mental strength, says boss Dennis Kutrieb.

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Eight arrests after police crackdown

Eight arrests after police crackdown

A police crackdown on drug crime and anti-social behaviour has led to multiple arrests, cash and vehicles seized.

Local heroes named in civic awards

Local heroes named in civic awards

Kent’s first black female magistrate, a youth music agency and a wheelchair rugby team were among those named at an event praising local volunteers.

New Mayor elected for Gravesham

New Mayor elected for Gravesham

The borough has appointed its new major for the year.

Cannabis farm found following house fire

Cannabis farm found following house fire

A cannabis farm with more than £50,000 worth of plants was discovered following a house fire.

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From cakes to combat

From cakes to combat

A tea room owner and personal trainer have joined forces to open a laser tag business.

'The one thing for me is that I never doubt what I am capable of'

'The one thing for me is that I never doubt what I am capable of'

Lee Martin says football’s boo-boys won’t dent his self-belief after enjoying his finest hour in an Ebbsfleet shirt.

Plans to 'infill' lake to create thousands of homes

Plans to 'infill' lake to create thousands of homes

Part of a lake could be raised and filled in as part of plans to deliver thousands of homes and a music and arts venue at Kent's new garden city.

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M&S campaigner dies aged 100

M&S campaigner dies aged 100

A plucky pensioner who fought to save her town's M&S when she was 93 has died.

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'My snort laugh wasn't good enough'

'My snort laugh wasn't good enough'

A happiness coach is still smiling after being knocked out of the World Laughter Championships in the snort laugh round.

'This vehicle will make such a difference to our children'

'This vehicle will make such a difference to our children'

A special needs school has become the first to invest in a new kind of adapted vehicle to ensure disabled students can access the loo on the go.

Broncos bring rugby league back to Kent

Broncos bring rugby league back to Kent

London Broncos will return to Kent after a nine-year absence this summer.

Hill hits back for podium finish

Hill hits back for podium finish

Local hero Jake Hill saved his best for last as the British Touring Car Championship thrilled fans at Brands Hatch.

Martin: We can't get carried away

Martin: We can't get carried away

Match-winner Lee Martin was keen to keep a lid on emotions after booking Ebbsfleet's place in the National League South play-off final.

Teen teams up with Prince Harry

Teen teams up with Prince Harry

A Kent teenager is joining Prince Harry to help make the internet safer for children around the world.

Burglar-chasing robots and emotion-controlled appliances

Burglar-chasing robots and emotion-controlled appliances

Robot personal assistants, holographic fans and emotion-controlled machines are the future in home technology, as our reporter found out.

Climate protesters force 'Russian oil tanker' to make U-turn

Climate protesters force 'Russian oil tanker' to make U-turn

Climate protestors have been arrested after forcing a tanker carrying Russian diesel to do a U-turn in the Thames.

Kutrieb: It was a deserved win

Kutrieb: It was a deserved win

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb was confident his side would make the advantage of finishing third count in their favour against Chippenham.

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