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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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Flat plan for vacant Chinese approved at third time of asking

Flat plan for vacant Chinese approved at third time of asking

A once popular Chinese restaurant, which was repossessed two years ago, has been given permission to be turned into flats.

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Windscreens smashed as yobs run riot through town

Windscreens smashed as yobs run riot through town

Multiple parked vehicles were damaged overnight in a town and police are appealing for help to identify the vandals.

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‘It will totally tip the balance’: Scores protest plans to house asylum-seeking children

‘It will totally tip the balance’: Scores protest plans to house asylum-seeking children

Residents are protesting proposals to house unaccompanied asylum seeker children in their street but charities say they provide a vital “safe space’.

‘It could have been any of us’: Tourists traumatised after witnessing ‘Jeep crash death’

‘It could have been any of us’: Tourists traumatised after witnessing ‘Jeep crash death’

Two friends holidaying in Turkey have revealed the traumatic experience of seeing another tourist die while on a mountain road trip excursion.

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Mark’s a screen saver!

Mark’s a screen saver!

Stats have their place, but Ebbsfleet keeper Mark Cousins says there’s no substitute for watching re-runs of matches - even if it’s on his phone.

Neglected pony found ‘crawling with maggots’ on road

Neglected pony found ‘crawling with maggots’ on road

An investigation has been launched after an abandoned pony was found crawling with maggots and flies as it “stumbled down the road”.

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Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas to make panto debut in Kent

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas to make panto debut in Kent

The winner of ITV’s popular talent show will make her panto debut in Kent this December after securing a place in a “dream” production.

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Teen remanded in custody again after gurdwara attack

Teen remanded in custody again after gurdwara attack

A teenager has been detained after being charged with making threats to kill and threatening a person with a bladed weapon at a place of worship.

Uber Boat to re-launch special sailings from Kent to London

Uber Boat to re-launch special sailings from Kent to London

A river boat cruise company is set to resume additional services on the River Thames during the summer holidays.

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