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Man cut from car after crash

Man cut from car after crash

Emergency services had to rescue a man from his car after it became wedged against a tree following a crash.

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Tokyo Olympics: Fourth place for Kent gymnasts

Tokyo Olympics: Fourth place for Kent gymnasts

Kent gymnasts Giarnni Regini-Moran and James Hall were proud of their achievements after the men's team final at the Tokyo Olympics.

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'My taxi made Fifty Shades look like a children's book'

'My taxi made Fifty Shades look like a children's book'

A cab driver who has ferried passengers around the county for more than 30 years is retiring – but not before sharing a tale or two.

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Woman boss of £27.5m drug dealing gang jailed

Woman boss of £27.5m drug dealing gang jailed

Two members of an organised crime group responsible for a huge drug dealing operation worth millions of pounds have been jailed.

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Town set to host first physical Pride event

Town set to host first physical Pride event

A Pride event which was cancelled and held virtually - owing to the pandemic - is set to take centre stage.

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Road closed after void opens

Road closed after void opens

A road has been shut for up to two weeks after a void opened.

Main roads in town shut for six weeks

Main roads in town shut for six weeks

Major roadworks projects will see two busy routes through a town closed for the rest of the summer.

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More homes for council tenants

More homes for council tenants

The first tenants have moved into the borough's latest development of council-owned homes.

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Riverside development of 1,500 homes approved

Riverside development of 1,500 homes approved

A huge riverside development of 1,500 homes, restaurants, bars and cafes has been given the green light by councillors.

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Students' design for Sophie

Students' design for Sophie

Art students have won a pitch to design for Kitchen Disco star Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Police hit back after schools tell pupils to 'avoid town'

Police hit back after schools tell pupils to 'avoid town'

A police chief says people can continue to enjoy a town centre after head teachers warned pupils to avoid the area amid recent violent incidents.

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Start your own business in 10 days

Start your own business in 10 days

Free coaching is on offer to help entrepreneurs on their way.

Man's incredible escape in stolen rowing boat

Man's incredible escape in stolen rowing boat

The tale of a man who made a daring wartime escape over the River Thames disguised as a dock worker has been marked at a ceremony.

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Warning after barbecue sets garden alight

Warning after barbecue sets garden alight

Firefighters have issued a key safety message after a blaze at a home was caused by a disposable barbecue.

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D-Day for 1,500 riverside homes plan

D-Day for 1,500 riverside homes plan

Decision day has arrived for ambitious plans to revamp a disused riverside site with 1,500 homes along with shops, restaurants and bars.

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Ebbsfleet report £1.6million loss

Ebbsfleet report £1.6million loss

Ebbsfleet United's latest financial accounts show another substantial loss.

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Schools tell pupils 'don't go into town' after gang crime surge

Schools tell pupils 'don't go into town' after gang crime surge

Head teachers have told their pupils to avoid going into a town centre after a rise in gang related crime and stabbings.

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Victim mugged by masked robber

Victim mugged by masked robber

A thief stole a man's wallet after threatening him with a weapon at a bus stop in broad daylight.

'Our staircase bugs me because it's 13 steps to get up'

'Our staircase bugs me because it's 13 steps to get up'

Two people from Kent have shared their experiences with OCD and the stigma that surrounds the condition.

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Bonding vital for Fleet

Bonding vital for Fleet

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb wants his new-look squad to bond during pre-season.

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