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‘Traffic mayhem’ as two roads closed over burst water mains

‘Traffic mayhem’ as two roads closed over burst water mains

Main roads in a town centre are closed to allow for repairs following burst water mains.

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Fears firm’s ‘industrial’ proposal could set cyclists and children on ‘collision course with lorries’

Fears firm’s ‘industrial’ proposal could set cyclists and children on ‘collision course with lorries’

Concerns have been raised over a drainage firm’s plans to convert a rural plant nursery which residents claim is an “accident waiting to happen”.

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More than 44,000 illegal cigarettes found hidden in shop walls

More than 44,000 illegal cigarettes found hidden in shop walls

Thousands of untaxed cigarettes and hundreds of illegal vapes have been uncovered behind false walls and other hiding places in several town shops.

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MP calls to scrap plans for asylum-seeking children to use care home

MP calls to scrap plans for asylum-seeking children to use care home

A Kent MP is calling for plans to convert a former care home into a facility for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children to be reversed.

Women deny kicking and punching pensioner, 89, in their care

Women deny kicking and punching pensioner, 89, in their care

Two women accused of punching and kicking an elderly woman in their care denied a charge of ill-treating the pensioner.

New keeper makes it 11 summer signings for Ebbsfleet

New keeper makes it 11 summer signings for Ebbsfleet

Ebbsfleet manager Danny Searle has completed his 11th signing of the summer after adding a new goalkeeper to his squad.

‘It is not a group you want to be part of - but I am’

‘It is not a group you want to be part of - but I am’

A mum who lost her five-year-old daughter to an aggressive brain tumour has shared how a group of bereaved parents have helped each other.

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Image released after horse rider ‘flashed at’ in woods

Image released after horse rider ‘flashed at’ in woods

A man is said to have exposed himself to a woman while she was riding her horse through woodland.

Fenton inspired by an all-time great

Fenton inspired by an all-time great

Georgia-Mae Fenton says she feels privileged to have shared the stage with legendary gymnast Simone Biles in the all-round final at Paris 2024.

Supporters have a vital part to play

Supporters have a vital part to play

Fan input will be essential to the development of Ebbsfleet’s new stadium at Northfleet Harbourside, says chief executive Damian Irvine.

‘New housing’ rumours quashed as diggers move in at park

‘New housing’ rumours quashed as diggers move in at park

Rumours work has started on a field in preparation for houses has been shut down by a council which has explained the real reasons behind the works.

‘Local legends’ honoured in documentary-style movies

‘Local legends’ honoured in documentary-style movies

Films sharing the stories of community pioneers were screened during a celebration to mark South Asian Heritage Month.

‘Brazen’ thieves caught on camera ransacking plumbers’ merchant

‘Brazen’ thieves caught on camera ransacking plumbers’ merchant

Bosses of a plumbing and heating supplier say they have lost around £10,000 after two men allegedly broke into their shop.

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Kent Olympic gymnast gutted after Team GB narrowly miss out on a medal

Kent Olympic gymnast gutted after Team GB narrowly miss out on a medal

Georgia-Mae Fenton believes a mentality shift was the key to Team GB’s improbable run to the brink of a women’s team gymnastics medal.

Hundreds turn out for festival celebrating women and sisterhood

Hundreds turn out for festival celebrating women and sisterhood

A day filled with traditional Punjabi folk songs and dance honoured women and the power of sisterhood.

More police patrols to crackdown on town’s street drinking and anti-social behaviour

More police patrols to crackdown on town’s street drinking and anti-social behaviour

A new campaign has been launched to tackle problems residents and businesses say are the biggest issues facing their town.

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Missing teenager, 14, found safe

Missing teenager, 14, found safe

Police officers were asking the public to call 999 if they saw a missing 14-year-old.

Road closed after crash between car and motorbike

Road closed after crash between car and motorbike

A busy road has been closed this morning to allow for emergency services to attend to an accident.

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‘I’ve achieved my dream, no matter what’

‘I’ve achieved my dream, no matter what’

Georgia-Mae Fenton is set to begin her quest for an Olympic medal in the women’s artistic gymnastics team final - before going for individual glory.

‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets

A peacock who endeared himself to villagers after spending the best part of a year roaming driveways has been rehomed after concerns over his welfare.

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